Dating Someone in Recovery: Common Challenges and 4 Ways to Build a Healthy Relationship
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Dating Someone in Recovery: Common Challenges and 4 Ways to Build a Healthy Relationship

Dating someone in recovery can be deeply rewarding, and it also comes with unique challenges.

In this article for Recovery.com, I explore what recovery really looks like, common relationship dynamics, and practical ways to support your partner while also taking care of yourself.

Whether you're just beginning a relationship or have been together for years, you'll find evidence-informed guidance to help you navigate recovery with compassion, healthy boundaries, and realistic expectations.

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How Health Coaching Can Build Your Confidence
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How Health Coaching Can Build Your Confidence

Confidence grows from recognizing how far you've already come.

In this conversation with my colleague & friend Sat-Sung Kalman Hassid on the Healing Our Earth live broadcast, we explore the tension between where we are and where we want to be, the importance of pausing to acknowledge our growth, and the importance of goals for providing clarity.

These ideas are at the heart of my health coaching approach. Lasting change is about honoring where you are today, celebrating the progress you've made, and moving toward your goals with awareness, confidence, and self-compassion.

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What Is Neurofeedback Therapy? Practice Guidelines, Benefits, and Considerations
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What Is Neurofeedback Therapy? Practice Guidelines, Benefits, and Considerations

Curious about neurofeedback therapy and whether it actually works?

In this comprehensive guide, I break down what neurofeedback is, how it trains the brain through real-time feedback, the conditions it may help support—from ADHD and anxiety to addiction recovery—and what to expect from treatment.

Whether you're exploring neurofeedback for yourself or your clients, this article covers the science, benefits, risks, and evolving best practices behind this increasingly popular brain-based therapy.

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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: 5 Ways You Can Benefit from the Steps of AA, Whether or Not You’re an Alcoholic
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12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous: 5 Ways You Can Benefit from the Steps of AA, Whether or Not You’re an Alcoholic

The 12 Steps of AA aren’t just for those recovering from addiction—they offer timeless tools for personal growth, healing, and spiritual transformation. In this article for Recovery.com, I explore five powerful ways the 12 Steps can support anyone seeking personal growth, healing, and spiritual connection—whether or not addiction is part of their story.

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Yoga Asana for Menstrual Cramps
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Yoga Asana for Menstrual Cramps

Yoga can be a powerful tool to relieve and prevent menstrual cramps by promoting relaxation, gentle movement, and deeper body awareness. Learn simple postures that can support your body’s natural healing and create space for rest, reducing discomfort and stress.

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A Holistic Approach to Depression
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A Holistic Approach to Depression

When depression hit hard, I turned inward, using yoga, meditation, and other practices to heal. In this episode, I share how I reframed depression as just another emotion and built a relationship with it, offering raw insights and empowering tools to support your journey.

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