The Coffee House Health Coach
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Solid advice.
If you have a Combat Veteran in your family and you don’t like their moods and behavior around the holidays; please consider these six things:
1.) Your combat veteran has served in countries where people are blessed to receive a tattered pair of shoes or have clean water to drink; he/she no longer lives the “first world illusion” and no longer cares that if you buy one play station you can get a second one for fifty percent off. In fact, they find it hard to appreciate any of the gluttonous commercialism and overindulgence that permeates American holidays. Standing watch, boring as it was, had so much more purpose than going to the mall.
2.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful for the most basic things; not thankful for mega-sales and million-dollar parades. They are thankful to be alive; thankful to have survived both the wars far away and the wars they struggle with inside.
3.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful that it wasn't them that got killed, but their celebrations are forever complicated by guilt and loss over those that were. Some of the most thankful times in their life were some of the scariest. Their feelings of thanks and celebration often conjure equally painful memories.
4.) Your Combat Veteran is not like you anymore. At some point, for some period of time, their entire life boiled down to just three simple things: when will I eat today, when will I sleep today, and who will I have to kill or will try to kill me today? They are not like you anymore.
5.) Your Combat Veteran does not need a guilt trip or a lecture; they already feel detached in their grief while others so easily embrace the joy of the season. They need understanding and space; empathy not sympathy.
6.) Your Combat Veteran does love his/her family and is thankful for the many blessings in their life…and they are thankful for you.
To all my brothers and sisters of the uniform, know that we all struggle with one thing or another but as we go into this holiday season, reach out to those you love. You didn't fight alone on the battlefield and we don't have to fight alone at home.
I feel ALL of this…copied from a fellow combat veteran.
22/09/2023
I’ve loved Big Life Journal’s products for a few years now. Just wanted to share their free printables!
Physical reactions have an impact on the people we communicate with.
Have you ever felt like you had to walk on eggshells around someone?
What is this experience teaching me?
What’s the best thing I CAN do at this moment?
07/08/2022
Truth
Thinking a lot of the discipline of mindfulness, and the continuous curation of our personal ecosystems. Been eating my emotions more and more of late. Part of it is lack of exercise, nursing a shoulder and what I hope is just a case of swimmer’s ear, also worried about money and work and life and business stuff. Things get overwhelming real quick when money gets tight.
Spent the morning in meditation and prayer, and planning my day, and the week ahead. Making a plan to keep moving forward because I’m not going to allow the loss of more momentum. Told myself, I’m gonna let myself have a double bacon cheeseburger, and then I’m gonna knuckle down and work on my resume and look for possible day jobs and side gigs, and get some writer work done. Then, imma get a good night’s sleep, and get up and serve process in the morning. That’s exactly what I’m going to do.
Had that quick flash of adhd anger when I got home to find they didn’t it bacon or cheese on my bacon double cheeseburger. Just a flash of pure rage.
And then Sebastian stood on his hind legs, one paw on my shoulder, the other on my chest, and licked my face.
And then I shared my burger with him.
And now I’m gonna Zen The F**k Up, do all that other adult s**t I don’t want to do.
Be beautiful balls of dangerous light and love, my dudes.
05/08/2022
23/03/2022
Spring has Sprung and I’m feeling the change! I took the winter to hibernate and regenerate.
Now it’s time to get back into the swing of things!
01/02/2022
20/02/2021
Your lymphatic system, part of your immune system, has many functions. They include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellular waste..The lymphatic system is our body's 'sewerage system'. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses..
Finish this sentence: “As I do this work, my relationships have changed because _______________.”
13/02/2021
Always looking for ways to balance my nervous system.
Astrocytes and microglia in the nervous system
Intricate and balanced bidirectional communication between neurons and glia cells is required for the development and function of healthy nervous system.
The authors in this review discuss the complementary roles of astrocytes and microglia in building the brain, including in the formation and refinement of synapses and how these interactions are coordinated in the transition from healthy physiology towards disease and discuss known and potential molecular mechanisms that mediate this cellular crosstalk.
https://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/fulltext/S0166-2236(20)30004-7
http://sciencemission.com/site/index.php?page=news&type=view&id=publications%2Fastrocytes-and_2&filter=22
13/02/2021
Oh what’s your favorite?!
OMG YUMMMMMMMM
02/08/2020
Health is more than just physical wellness, environmental stressors such a your job, family, and relationships can impact your health. Take care of yourself to be a better person for the other people who rely on you.
30/07/2020
Sparkles n’ Spice!
30/07/2020
I am completely in this stage this year. It has been constant evolution from who I was and what I did for a living, which basically was who I identified as, into who I am becoming and meant to be. Scary is only one emotional component to the shift from old to new; sad 😔 is another feeling. If you are going through a change, reach out because I can effectively guide you through the stages and alleviate the additional emotional stress along the way!
30/07/2020
30/07/2020
Let’s talk, reach out and let’s work together to be better people. 🥰
30/07/2020
So, I feel like this is very important to consider whenever dealing with our inner-self or others. What are your thoughts?
30/07/2020
BOOM!! 😬
23/07/2020
Once you start thinking about the connection between the brain and gut, your world will change!
What is Gut-Brain Axis? And Why does it matters? Researchers have found that a direct line of communication exists between the brain and your enteric nervous system: this is what they call…
21/07/2020
They day gardening is good for the soul! We’re about to find out because right now my trunk makes me happy.
20/07/2020
Time to start your journey
11/07/2020
This is my new Jam!
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07/07/2020
Reparenting is something I love working with people on. You can shed your past habits and truly become your own person!
Rat Study Shows Childhood Trauma Can Change the Brain (But It Can Be Changed Back) A study conducted at Northeastern University has used rat models to map the changes to the brain caused by early life trauma. Their data suggests changes can be sex-specific, but they aren't necessarily permanent.
07/07/2020
Summer Book List. What are you interested in these days? I’m always looking for new areas to learn about!
Behavioral Scientist's Summer Book List 2020 - Behavioral Scientist What would summer be without a good reading list? A list of our favorite behavioral science reads from 2020 so far.
05/07/2020
It’s easy to fall into negativity. Let’s talk about how to recognize a negative mindset.
If I find myself thinking or being negative, I always feel bad afterwards. How do we readjust our mindset once we realize we have drifted into the darkness?
What is something you do to overcome negativity from within yourself?
Train Your Mind 6 Ways To Stop Overthinking Everything And Find Inner Peace
05/07/2020
Terrifying Infographic Proves That Only 10 Companies Control Everything We Eat And Drink When it comes to food choices, many of us would like to believe we have many choices. Well, what if you were to find out that most of those brands were owned by other brands and could be broken down into just ten different main brands? The world we live in today is ruled by corporations and many bra...
My Personal Story
Back in 2013, I moved home to NY after years of serving in the US Army. Ready to start our little family, my husband and I decided to buy a house with a fantastic school district and a bit of property we could call our own. I completed my BS in Psychology and accepted a job working to better the lives of people with Developmental Disabilities. Still in the Army Reserves, I was called up for a 6th deployment. I’m not going to lie, this was the absolute hardest (mentally stressful) situation I ever faced. It led me down a sad, depressed, lonely road. A lot has passed, it has taken literal years for me to get to this point in my life where I feel brave enough to talk about my past.
Today, I can say that I have 2 gorgeous children, a crazy hyper pup, and a husband who’s love for me never ceases to amaze me. That all sounds great and wonderful. But I’m here to be honest with you. I gained weight, I slept too much, I cried not knowing what had become of me. I did all those things we don’t talk about as parents or as adults (like eat my kid’s leftovers instead of making a real meal for myself or call in sick to work because I physically had no energy to face the day). With that, I’ve tried doctor monitored weight-loss, medical weight-loss, therapy of all sorts, personal trainers, nutritionists, supplements, weight-loss pills, pre-workout, Monster, Bang, Red Bull...you name it, I’ve probably tried it. I’m not just saying that either just to get sympathy. Most people wouldn’t know I’ve done these things, unhealthy things. Also, all these attempts cost money...a lot of money.
What have I learned from all of this? Well, first I should note that I am always learning more. The most important lessons I have learned is that it takes a village, helping is good but asking for help is BRAVE, and as a human we have many parts of ourselves that depend and sometimes fight against each other. Everyone is unique, from learning style to physiological. But one thing remains constant, habits drive what we do.
My goal and new mission in life is to take my background in the field of psychology, human behavior, leadership, instructing intelligence courses, training development, and holistic health; and apply it toward working with others to unlock their potential in virtually any facet of their life, in order to gain a healthy and fulfilling LONG LIFE.