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Podcast Feature: Q Mindbody - Gay Men's Mental Health
I was recently featured on the Q-Mindbody Podcast with Darren Main to discuss Gay Men’s Mental Health & Self Care. Check out the episode...

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Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Let's talk mental health. It's no secret that mental health struggles are prevalent, impacting millions of people worldwide. Yet, in the...

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2-Minute Posture Correction
Persistent sitting and collapsed posture can have negative effects that can impact your overall health. Luckily there are quick exercises...

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Quick Ankle Relief!
How often do you think about your ankles? They're vital to holding up your body, pivoting while in motion, and stabilizing your body when...

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Stress-Relieving Arm Shakes!
Are you feeling in a funk? Are you tired and lethargic? Needing to change your mindset? Give this quick exercise a try! Arm shakes help...

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Five Minutes to Joy!
Want to elevate your mood in 5 minutes? That's all it takes with this short guided meditation on joy! What you spend your time thinking...

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3-Minute Spine Energizer
Happy New Year, everyone! As we're heading back to our desks this week, there may be some sluggishness that meets you as you reacclimate...

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Quick Spine Relief!
This is one of my favorite quick exercises for relief in my back! The dynamic twisting from side to side warms up and relieves tension...

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Quick Hip Opener in a Chair
This video is a couple of minutes longer than what I normally post here, but TRUST me it'll be worth it. Whether you're sitting or...

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Exploring Work-Life Integration vs Balance
Oh, the predicament of “Work-Life balance.” If living in a global pandemic has verified anything for me, it’s that Work-Life Balance is a...

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Wake Up with a 60-Second Stretch!
Give yourself a great big stretch, like you just woke up (so you can, in fact, wake up)! All it takes is 60 seconds. Give this stretch a...

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You Are Your Habits...
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle I love this quote by the philosopher Aristotle....

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The Perfect Wrist Stretch (Part 2)
Typing, texting, writing, fidgeting, general "doing"... our arms and wrists can take a beating from our daily habits. Take a couple of...

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The Paths are Many, The Truth is One
“The paths are many, the truth is one.” I believe that we’re all trying to ultimately get to the same place: happiness. It’s why we work,...

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The Perfect Wrist Stretch (Part 1)
Typing, texting, writing, fidgeting, general "doing"... our arms and wrists can take a beating from our daily habits. Take a couple of...

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Moving Past the Block and Creating the Life You Want
Have you ever just sat there and looked at the blank page, not knowing what to write or draw? This hesitance is sometimes called...

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How to Relieve Shoulder Tension in 3 Minutes
Feeling achy and stiff in your shoulders? This powerful stretch will help to relieve tension that you don't even know you have! Take a...

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What's Your Next Step?
When you have to climb a mountain, you begin with the first step... When we think about making changes and growing, it can feel like we...

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2-Minute Neck Stretch!
How do I release tension in my neck? I'm glad you asked! Take 2 minutes to stretch the muscles and soft tissue in the front of your neck!...

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There's A Light...
There’s a light in everyone, and not just metaphorically. Even physics says that we emit energy and light into the world (think infrared...

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