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Most of us have at least heard of a phobia, if not have one of our own. A phobia is an extreme anxious behavior or...

In general, yoga has been found to improve physical fitness, flexibility, balance, strength, sleep, attention, and cognitive functioning. Yo

Negative thoughts come from our brain’s instinct to survive. Our brains are always trying to make sense of the world and processing things a

As children, we depend on adults (particularly our caregivers) to consistently support, nurture, and protect us. When they do, we’re more li

Hi, my name is Sheilah Ledesma and today I want to discuss ways to strengthen your mind-body connection. The mind-body connection is the rel

What if I told you that there were things you could do to bolster your mental health postpartum? Oftentimes I hear women speak about Postpar

As a woman, and as a therapist that specializes in women’s health, I thought I knew what to expect in pregnancy and the postpartum period. I

Our bodies respond to trauma, or any negative experience that impacts us, in several ways. These responses are our bodies best attempt to h

When we endure considerable pain, or trauma, our brains change. They do this to attempt to shield us from further suffering. The bad news

The transition into mania can be gradual and slow, and you may not even realize when the changes start to take place. If you are aware of th

When we endure a trauma, we must respond in some way in order to survive. Depending on how often and intensely we experience these various n

“On days like this where I feel so sad and lonely, I find myself standing in front of the fridge looking for something to eat. I tell myself

Practicing mindfulness can interrupt autopilot mode. Mindfulness is a way of being, a capacity for moment by moment awareness. Practicing mi

So many women I have treated over the years have referred to “ED” aka their Eating Disorder as a best friend and their worst enemy all at th

Anxiety! It’s a word that evokes a picture of a person shaking, wringing their hands, or fearfully peeking around a corner. In reality, anxi