Loneliness: We Were Born to Connect

Are you feeling lonely these days? You’re not alone (pun not intended, but it fits). The truth is, we’re meant to connect: it’s a basic human need. Our brains produce oxytocin in response to connection, and it can help us stay well Oxytocin is powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain (Psychology Today: Click for Quote) and is a calming and connection hormone (Dean Ware: Click for Quote), which counteracts the effects of stress and adrenaline. Listen to […]

How to Notice & Heal From Signs of Abuse

I have been in several abusive relationships. Sometimes, we aren’t aware we are in something abusive. One way to know for sure, is to listen to your body:  It never lies My body couldn’t take one more minute of abuse… For me, my body tells me when something’s not working.  I start getting symptoms like anxiety & fatigue. I talk about how I healed from abuse and chronic illness (CFS) in my book, The Memory of Health.  You can check […]

Healing with Darren Littlejohn, Author of The 12-Step Buddhist: Buddhism & Addiction

Check Out Self Help Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with TheWellnessCoach on BlogTalkRadio Littlejohn is a recovering addict, yoga teacher and Buddhist. He shared his success and program in his book, The 12-Step Buddhist (Atria\Beyond Words 2009). This integrated approach spans nearly three decades of successes, failures, and finally, answers. Darren’s books enlighten the inner spirit, educate, open the mind, and fill the heart. The spirituality gained from combining 12-Step ideas, Buddhism, yoga, and meditation will help everyone heal, no […]