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Posted on June 9, 2022  |  Stress Less

Sanity & Hope

It can be really hard to be human. Doing is easy, staying busy we can handle pretty well. It’s the Being that gets tricky.

When we slow down and just be, that’s when things can go downhill quickly. That is when we notice the voice in our head. This is the mind babbling as is navigates every scenario you approach in your day. Experts have proven that this voice is there to keep us safe.

There are 4 specific experts that I turn to often. I listen to their TED talks, read their articles and review practices from their books. They give me sanity and hope often.  I thought I’d share them with you.

All four experts (below) agree that this voice is there to keep us safe.  Each one explains what this voice is, from a scientific viewpoint.  They also all offer simple, strategic ways to navigate daily life and find peace of mind.

Below are 4 science backed resources that help us all understand and navigate that voice so you can have easier days and feel better.

**Also, turns out Oprah backs all four of these amazing guides as well!  I’ve left links to free and quick  resources from each guide/author.

  1. Dr. Kristin Neff. Professor and author on self-compassion. The science behind why it gets us out of depression and why it helps us achieve more and feel better.

Article from Oprah Magazine: https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/how-positive-self-talk-can-get-you-through-tough-times

Tara Brach Podcast with Kristin Neff.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?i=1000526041170

minutes 18-22 are gold in that podcast episode.

2. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor,Ph.D, Neuro-Anatomist and Best Selling Author

CLICK here for free B.R.A.I.N  resource from Dr. Jill. I use this daily (no joke)

This woman saved my life.

Two years ago, I was struggling big time. I was feeling immensely fragile and hopeless. I had a therapy session and was advised to watch Dr. Jill’s Ted Talk and to check out her book, Whole Brain Living

That same evening I watched her Viral Ted TALK (The first TED talk to ever go viral)!

I immediately bought her Whole Brain Living Book. I finished it in one week and I use her B.R.A.I.N roadmap every single day.

This book is a must read for every living human.
It breakdowns what is happening in our human brain in a totally understandable way

Even more important, it teaches you how you can step out of your thoughts & easily navigate your choices to BE how you truly want to be in everyday life.

CLICK HERE for 15 min TED talk
CLICK HERE for 40 minute episode with OPRAH
CLICK HERE to buy her book

Every human should know this information. I wish I had known this before I turned 18.

3. Michael Singer, Teacher on “How to separate the voice in your head from the real you”

Best Selling Author of Untethered Soul +

CLICK HERE for his book
CLICK HERE for his Podcast
CLICK HERE for episode with Oprah

4. Eckhart Tolle. Author of A New Earth

Teaches people how to stop identifying with the thoughts in your mind. How to live in the present moment and how to let the voice in your head pass by.

CLICK HERE for 5 min clip on Oprah   HUGELY HELPFUL on thoughts of the past.   I watch this a few times a year ❤️

CLICK HERE for his book A New Earth

CLICK her for his Essential Teachings Podcast Hosted by Oprah Winfrey

Bonus guide if you’re into spirituality..

5. Marianne Williamson , A Return to Love

She is a spiritual guide, political activist and author. Her book a Return to Love sold more than 1.5 million copies and has been published in 23 different languages.

I never would have read her work until Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (above) stated that A Return to Love helps her find calm and regain sanity. Once I heard that in a webinar from Dr. Taylor I bought the audiobook. Eight minutes in and I was floored.
Marianne Williamson had called me out in a direct and loving way. I have now read 4 more of her books.

A Return to Love has immensely helped me find hope in myself and humanity

CLICK HERE for her episode with OPRAH
CLICK HERE for her book
CLICK HERE for her site

Therapist Referrals:

Therapists in the Seattle area AND also do virtual coaching anywhere

  • alisonwithey.com (my therapist for the past 5 years. She is currently full)
  • conniecurlett.com (I have used Connie in the past and highly recommend her)
  • https://www.nancyhavercounseling.com
  • https://www.kathleendowdyoga.com/  Therapy through Yoga and Energy clearing
  • sensitivehearthealing.com
  • lightbydahn.com (My shamanic healer)
  • NAMI = National Association for Mental Illness. Fantastic Online Resource for information
    **Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor has been a huge contributor to their information!

Betterhelp.com    Click for info and to get started 

The world’s largest therapy service 100% online.

Making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime and anywhere.

BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).

Tagged: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, mental health, mental health resources, Michael Singer, Oprah, the human brain, therapy, thoughtleaders

Posted on May 26, 2022  |  Stress Less

Hook Up Breath

This breathing practice will help you keep your shit together.

I used it twice yesterday after watching the news (Uvalde Elementary School shooting) . I’ve also brought it to many students during strength training sessions ( it helps them step out of worried thoughts and become more present in their bodies)

No matter what is going on, you can use this simple practice to tell your body you are okay. When you feel you are safe in your body, your brain will work with you to feel better.

If you want more tools to quickly save your shit CLICK HERE for my 3 Sanity Saver Videos.  Quick exercises custom created to  quickly calm you down and regain your sanity .

Now, scroll down for the Hook Up Breath steps and science

STEPS & SCIENCE

Hook Up Exercise•Standing, Lying or seated cross one foot over the other (legs
always straight).

•Stretch out your arms and cross them in front of your body.
•As they are crossed, have the palms of the right and left hands
touch together and lock fingers.
•Loop the hands underneath the arms and pull the arms close to
the chest (twisted into a pretzel).
•Hold this position for 2 to 5 minutes or for as long as you need to
calm your body.

** This is my favorite breath exercise. It links up both sides of the brain. This makes
the whole brain more available.

This is from Dr. Paul and Gail Dennison of The  Brain Gym CLICK HERE for info on them and their resources

Please share this with others and use for yourself. Take care of yourself and each other

Love, Bre

Tagged: brain gym, brain health, breath, help yourself, mental health, nercous system

Posted on August 20, 2019  |  Awesome Foods

MCT Oil

MCT OIL (Medium Chain Trigylceride)

This is an everyday staple in my life. In fact I’m hving some right now (in my coffee as I type this!)

I  roll through my days with 3 tbsp MCT oil

  • First ( at 4 AM ) I put 2 tbsp in my morning coffee (with espresso and ghee/when I make Bulletproof) CLICK HERE for detailed guide and vid
  • With Lunch/ first meal – I drizzle One tsp over salad greens or already cooked veg with meat (tuna, beef, turkey or eggs)
  • 2 PM – I enjoy another TBSP ( in a double espresso) from this super awesome packet, from TIN STAR FOODS

Thanks to TIN STAR FOODS. I get a pre-workout boost + back to work focus. I keep these babes in my laptop bag, purse, duffle and glovebox (safe up to 70 degree). I pretty much don’t leave home without 2 of these daily.

Now if MCT is new to you – No sweat!  I gotcha covered. 

Here’s what to know, how to use it, why and how!

Medium Chain Triglycerides is a type of healthy fat found in coconut oil. It is pressed out of coconut oil ( PLAIN coconut oil is white and pasty – see image of jar below)

MCT oil is the best of the best oils pressed out of the creamy white coconut oil 

MCT is clear liquid found in dark bottles, My favorite brands are #1 Bulletproof, #2 ONNIT    #3 Sports research , & #4 (individaul packets) = TIN STAR   CLICK ON EACH To find on Amazon

MCT oil is basically a short chain fatty acid (4-12 carbons) that has tons of health benefits. Before I give you the amazing reasons why you should totally be enjoying MCT OIL daily – here’s some super important facts to know before you go purchase and consume.

1. MCT oil is also found in palm kernel oil – do not use palm kernel oil MCT– it’s harvesting is highly destructive on the environment

2. MCT OIL should never be used in cooking – do not use in heats over 250 degree Farenheit

CLICK HERE for info on Butter/ghee

4. Use MCT oil in these forms – 3-4 tbsp/day ( 1 tbsp is about 15 g fat)

plain, tea, coffee, smoothies, salad dressings, drizzled over already cooked veg, mixed in with goat or sheep yogurt.

5. DO NOT freak out about the fat content. Dietary Fat does not equal body fat. That has sadly become a huge misunderstanding and is ruining a lot of people. Your brain, joints, heart and muscles need this type of fat.

HERE’s why your body loves, needs and excels with Coconut MCT

It promotes weight loss, improves digestion, enhances strength,  improves brain health, reduces neurological disorders like MS, dementia, alzheimers & mood disorders.

Here’s the detailed bene’s on WHY MCT makes us more awesome daily

  1. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH – Consuming it improves your good (HDL) cholesterol levels, while lowering BAD cholesterol (LDL)
  2. ENERGY BOOST – gives you an all natural boost of healthy energy, thanks to it’s Medium Chain fatty Acids. When consumed, the MCFA’s are immediately digested and converted by your liver into energy you can use immediately
  3. WEIGHT LOSS – Aside from an energy boost, Coconut Oil stimulates your metabolism to encourage shedding body fat – thus helping you KEEP a healthy weight profile
  4. ANTI Microbial – It’s compounds can help keep your internal organs free from microbes.
  5. ORAL HEALTH – “Pulling” works! This is where you rinse your mouth with coconut oil. It’s antimicrobial properties help pull out the bacteria and viruses that live in your mouth along with food debris in your teeth.
  6. ANTI INFLAMMATORY – Does not trigger cytokines (response cells to cellular damage)
  7. BRAIN ENHANCING – increases neurogenesis (formation of new brain cells and protection of synapses)

I also use XCT oil (1 put 1 tsp in my am bulletproof now)

Brain Octane and XCT oil is even higher performing MCT’s – they are for people used to MCT oil- the next level. So if you have not been consuming up to 3 tbsp of MCT oil daily- for at least a month, hold off on XCT oil – it accelerate your brain and gut too much.. trust me!

CLICK HERE for more info on Higher distilled MCT’s.  Thank YOU, Dave Asprey / AKA Bulletproof 

I hope this all helps you easily make better choices

Love, Bre

Tagged: coconut oil, MCT oil, mental health, onnit, september 2019, September newsletter, tin star foods, weight loss, XCT oil

Posted on June 26, 2019  |  Uncategorized

PLAY Science

Get this super cool fact:

PLAY makes you smarter, leaner and less prone to depression. And it’s Totally Scientifically Proven!

Check out Dr. Stuart Brown’s TED Talk- on the necessity of PLAY for all Adults

https://www.ted.com/speakers/stuart_brown  

If you need a chuckle or an idea of how to put more play in your day… CLICK HERE to see what I do:)

(The leaner part.. scroll below vid for explanation )

So Doc Brown gave you all the goods on how play helps our mental health and intelligence.

But what about that fat burning part?  Well- Check this out!

Your brain is a huge calorie burner.  You turn that sucker on and you can torch fat.

That’s why SKILL based moves (kettlebell, martial arts, karate, boxing, yoga… stuff that makes you tune in and think)  create leaner and happier people!

Your brain is full of metabolically active tissue (due to densely packed mitochondria).  There are only 2 other organs that burn more calories..first your liver, then your heart!

When you play, you are creative, innovative.. turning your brain and body on!

Sooo… let your freak flag wave – be you.. play how you like:)

 

Tagged: Dr. Stuart Brown, mental health, Play, Recovery moves, TED Talk

Posted on May 12, 2018  |  Uncategorized

RYTHER. Because Sometimes Mom Can’t Do The Job

This is a different Mother’s Day post- But a much needed one…

We all know that one of the hardest jobs is being a Mom. To raise and mold a tiny human into a good one is no effing joke.

What if MOM can’t do her job.. That’s why Ryther Exists

We all know of lives that had mother’s fighting their own battles and simply couldn’t be MOM. What happens to those tiny humans and what happens to those families?

Who else can literally do the Job of a Mother?  Nourish, educate, comfort, lead, bring safety, calm, peace of mind and health to a child- NO one else in the family can do ALL of this – I know this for sure.

That’s Why Ryther Exists.

This place is no joke. They do the heavy lifting and get kids back on their feet when the family can’t get on their own two feet.

I know firsthand. They saved my Nephew’s life.  Please watch to understand exactly How Ryther saves lives and why the lives the save make the world way more awesome.

I am sharing this because more people NEED to know of Ryther to use OR to support them

Five years ago, I brought my nephew to Ryther for therapy to help him undo the pain that his mother’s mental illness has brought to his life.

Robin Bennett, the Funds Director at Ryther asked me to share my personal experience with Ryther so people could better grasp EXACTLY what Ryther does and how it transforms lives. I share this with you, in the hopes that if you need or know of someone needing these resources you can reach out to Ryther

OR – If you are doing great and ” Strong as a Mother!” Perhaps you can pay that strength forward and help out others that simply cannot do the heavy lifting.

Here’s a quote off Ryther’s site explaining exactly who they are and what they do

 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE About RYTHER

Ryther is a recognized leader in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships and realize a better life

I hope this helps you appreciate mother’s day even more- to know that perhaps you are lucky to have a great mom, OR to know that there is a jaw dropping resource out there for people needing this help. And if you are not a child or live out of state – please still reach out, they just may have some awesome resources you can totally turn to.

Happy Mother’s Day!  From me and Noah

 

Tagged: mental health, noah, Ryther, video

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