Hidden Barriers to Happiness Blog
Have you always wondered about the invisible forces that affect your health, wealth, relationships and happiness?
For over 25 years, first as a neuroscientist, then epidemiologist, and now as a Holistic Brain Health Practitioner, I’ve been passionate about identifying underlying causes of mental and cognitive health challenges. This blog reveals my discoveries from my academic training, my passion for functional medicine, psychology, sociology, energy medicine and what I’ve learned from identifying secrets held by the subconscious.
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What are you waiting for? Knowledge is power!
Limiting Beliefs about Depression & Suicide
There are few celebrities I will miss as much as Robin Williams. I was a huge fan of Mork & Mindy, appreciated his comedic and more serious roles, and valued his good –heartedness and compassion. And with all that he had to offer, he too like many of us suffered from tremendous despair. The only good thing about his suicide,is that we are learning more about the nature of suicide and depression. But what distresses me is that I keep hearing, “there is no cure”. I believe that you don’t have to live with depression or suicidal thoughts, and this is why. (more…)
Five Simple Mental Reframes for Success
I’ve spent the majority of my life struggling. I frequently looked around at other classmates or colleagues and wondered why life seemed so much easier for them. As I gradually began to learn why, I realized one of the key differences of more successful people was a healthier perspective than mine. Over time, I’ve learned healthier reframes that have more effectively supported my growth and allowed me to view success more realistically. Here are some of my favorites with words of wisdom from my teachers:
If You Get Sick Too Often, Consider This
If you find yourself getting sick way too often, its always a good idea to assess to see if you are being exposed to mold. I find it can underlie unusual levels of fatigue, it can contribute to strange neurological problems, a foggy brain or an inability to concentrate.
When I find that a client has excess mold in their bodies, (more…)
What to do When a Debate Gets Toxic
I admit that I can be very opinionated. I’m passionate about social justice, about treating people, animals and our mother earth compassionately, and I’m not a fan of policies that favor profit over our collective welfare. And my opinions, which I’m not afraid to share, frequently attract others who wish to “debate”. I say this in quotation marks because I believe we’ve lost understanding of the meaning of debate in this country. When I was young, I don’t remember politics being this vitriolic. I don’t remember people calling each other names or making personal insults to the degree that we do these days. I say this in quotations because I believe that as soon as the personal attacks begin, the person (or persons) who choose to engage in them are no longer debating. They are arguing.
And why is this distinction important? (more…)
5 Common Barriers to Productivity
Are you are feeling tired, unmotivated or distracted?
Are you struggling to get things done?
What are your Barriers to Productivity?
Lack of productivity could be a signal of underlying depression, an undiagnosed illness, a nutrient deficiency, insufficient quality sleep, lack of exercise or a bad diet. It could also due to negative belief systems or trapped emotions, feelings of sabotage or other energetic imbalances. For some, specific jobs or relationships might have been key to our loss of drive. Lack of productivity could also be a result of negative experiences of our ancestors. Their reactions, belief systems, emotions, sabotage and more could have been passed down to us epigenetically, leaving us with less power to overcome obstacles put in our path.
Here are some common belief systems and emotional patterns that can get in our way:
3 Reasons why “Just Be Cool” is Bad for You
“Just be cool” – We hear it all the time when people get worked up about something. The idea has permeated our culture and we Americans pride ourselves on not being “overly emotional”. But what if that way of being actually did us more harm than good? (more…)
Feeling Stuck in Reaching your Personal Goals?
If you are feeling stuck in reaching your personal goals, here are some common excuses and how to bite them in the butt!
Do you have personal goals that you would like to achieve but just don’t seem to be making enough headway?
*Often time we let our excuses get in the way of achieving what is important to us. But life is precious. You never know how long you will have to live and how much time you’ll really have to reach your dreams. Regularly working towards your dreams gives your life meaning, it enhances your self-worth, and it makes you more influential with others. You have to decide, do you want to live a life you will celebrate OR regret in your old age?
Here are some common excuses we have, and some strategies to bite them in the butt!
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For a Satisfying Relationship, Ask Yourself:
It is the season of love. And yet as a person that has been trying to ignore Valentine’s day for most of my life, I know this can be a difficult time for singles.
But by using the Body Code & releasing my heart wall, I’ve been steadily releasing my barriers to love and a healthy relationship, and for the first time in my life, I am celebrating Valentine’s day with a man that makes my heart sing!
The process of going from no love to love, or unsatisfying to satisfying relationships hasn’t been easy. I’ve had my share of bumps in the road! But I’ve learned some important lessons & wisdom along the way that I think will help you not only find love (romantically or platonically), but find deeply satisfying relationships as well!
The most important thing we need to do is (more…)
When Goal Setting Fails
You’ve heard it all before. To reach your goal, you have to visualize it, create a dream board, you have to think positive thoughts and get excited about it. But what if you can visualize your goals, but try as you might, you just don’t find yourself that motivated to reach your goal?
For as long as I can remember, I had a really hard time being driven by goals. Don’t get me wrong, I always completed classroom assignments, and in graduate school I wrote research papers, and completed my thesis, but what motivated me was not having a paper or completed thesis. For me, I was driven by something entirely different: (more…)
Relationships and the Holidays
Holidays can be difficult times for people who are single or have difficult relationships with their families. Below are some tips for getting through the tough times:
1.) Difficult relationships
If you find being with family more stressful than being alone, but you still need to spend time with them, remember to (more…)
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