Natalie K Schmitz LCSW

Menopause is no joke. It can be debilitating for some, and wreak havoc on careers, marrriages, and relationships. Most medical practitioners are I’ll-equipped to treat it. Self-advocacy is really important. There are solutions, remedies, and support. Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out if you need help.

“Menopause symptoms” the most searched during Menopause month | London Daily News As we come to the conclusion of another successful Menopause month, Bodyline Medical Wellness Clinics has reviewed the most common questions asked this month according to Google, as well as ensuring the conversation continues by highlighting the most common and the most surprising symptoms when it c...

I combat my insomnia by using one of each of these teabags in a cup of tea. Slept blissfully for 13 hours!

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Sooo much wisdom and practical strategies for realizing our goals and dreams… worth the read

Feeling Loved, Valued & Prioritized. | elephant journal Practicing humility and putting aside my ego is more important than ever right now in this present moment. It’s important for me to show myself love, value, and give

Flu season. 🤧 Been sick for 2 weeks.
Please give your immune system as much support as possible with
❤️ 7-9 hours of sleep
🧡 Half your body weight in ounces of water
💛 A daily walk of 30 min in the sunshine
💚 Clean Whole Foods including dark berries, colorful veggies, lots of onion, garlic, ginger, citrus, green tea.
💙 Avoid/limit processed foods, sugar, alcohol
💜 Love someone
🤡 Laugh!
🖐🏽 Wash your hands & don’t touch your face
🦠 Keep hand sanitizer in your car, at your desk, near the entry of your home

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Journaling is one of my favorite self-care habits. If you haven’t experienced the healing and transformative power of journaling, here are some ideas to help you get started.

38 Night Journal Prompts for Reflection and Growth • JournalBuddies.com Nighttime journaling is a great way to reflect on your day and clear your mind. These night journal prompts can help you relax, reflect, and clear your head. Take a look tonight!

DO you know this? That the neurotransmitters, responsible for our moods are located in our gut? And that what you eat really does impact your thoughts and feelings?

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5 Healthy Foods to Manage Depression Several studies indicate that the foods you eat determine your overall health, which is why you experience a sense of happiness or rush of adrenaline with certain indulgences. However, it is not always possible to indulge in foods that lift your spirits. Luckily, there are several healthy choices th...

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50 Questions to Answer to Find Your Best Self - Personal Growth 50 questions to help you find your best self. How to find your passion in life by asking yourself these 50 questions. Personal growth and self improvement

ANAM CARA

In the Celtic tradition, there is a beautiful understanding of love and friendship. One of the fascinating ideas here is the idea of soul-love; the old Gaelic term for this is anam cara. Anam is the Gaelic word for soul and cara is the word for friend. So anam cara in the Celtic world was the "soul friend."

In everyone's life, there is a great need for an anam cara, a soul friend. In this love, you are understood as you are without mask or pretension. The superficial and functional lies and half-truths of social acquaintance fall away, you can be as you really are. Love allows understanding to dawn, and understanding is precious. Where you are understood, you are at home.

The anam cara experience opens a friendship that is not wounded or limited by separation or distance. Such friendship can remain alive even when the friends live far away from each other. Because they have broken through the barriers of persona and egoism to the soul level, the unity of their souls is not easily severed. When the soul is awakened, physical space is transfigured. Even across the distance, two friends can stay attuned to each other and continue to sense the flow of each other's lives. With your anam cara you awaken the eternal.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpts from his book, Anam Cara
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Fanore, Co Clare - Ireland
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Are you aware that what you eat has a huge impact on your moods? Skipping meals is problematic too. Our blood sugars affect our hormones and our brain chemistry. If I skip meals today or eat sugary snacks instead of healthy meals, I can count on crying spells tomorrow. The affects are that immediate and intense.

https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/nutrition/eating-well-for-mental-health

Eating Well for Mental Health | Sutter Health Consuming fewer processed foods can lead to better brain and emotional health.

Hello. One of the first things I assess whenever anyone of any age comes to me for help with any sort of mood or thought disorder, is SLEEP. The quantity and quality of our sleep affect our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Lack of sleep can compromise our immune systems and limit our ability cope with everyday stress. Without enough sleep, we may find it challenging to concentrate, focus, and make simple decisions. Sleep deprivation can even cause psychosis (hallucinations and delusions.) It’s not exciting or glamorous, but sleep is one of the most basic of human needs. Here is an article describing many holistic ways to improve your sleep.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips

How to Sleep Better - Sleep Foundation Looking for ways to get a better night of sleep? Our detailed guide provides easy-to-follow steps to improve sleep hygiene and get more restful sleep night after night.