When Emotions Get Trapped: How Repressed Feelings Can Lead to Stomach Problems

When Emotions Get Trapped: How Repressed Feelings Can Lead to Stomach Problems

Most of us have heard the phrase “trust your gut.” But what happens when our gut is constantly in distress—tight, cramping, bloated, or unpredictable? The truth is, the connection between our emotions and our digestive system runs far deeper than we might think.

How Father-In-Law Expectations Can Show Up in Discernment Counseling

How Father-In-Law Expectations Can Show Up in Discernment Counseling

I recently wondered about the lengths husbands go to satisfy their father-in-law and how it showed up in discernment counseling. I work with husbands, thinking about the three paths of discernment counseling.

Infrared Heat Therapy: Better Functioning For Mind and Body

Infrared Heat Therapy: Better Functioning For Mind and Body

Chronic stress, cortisol dysfunction, and other cellular dysfunctions caused by stress often inflame the body. When the body is riddled with inflammation it does not perform well and it often feels painful, sluggish, and depressed.

Singing Bowls: Sound Therapy for Mind & Body

Singing Bowls: Sound Therapy for Mind & Body

Singing bowls have been shown to increase wellness for the mind and the body in various ways. From reducing depression, stimulating the immune system, and lowering blood pressure, to relieving pain and improving sleep quality.