- Life Style
- October 14, 2021
Ten Great Ways to Fall into Fall!!
1.Take a Foliage Drive or Train Ride… The best part of the changing seasons is reveling in the beautiful array of color of the leaves. Whether you choose to drive or leave the driving to others, enjoy the beauty of nature and take loads of pictures.
- Health & Wellness, Talk Wellness to Me Podcast
- November 9, 2021
The Wonderful Benefits of Therapy
In Episode 4 of Talk Wellness to Me, Ashley Johnson and Delilah DaSilva speak with David Hernandez, Therapist and Host of “Beyond the Pulpit”, a KJLH radio show that hosts provocative conversations with prominent faith leaders. In Episode Four, the hosts speak with Hernandez about all things therapy – from surviving an abusive, alcoholic father and honoring his calling to become a therapist to pointers on finding the right therapist for you. This episode is a fantastic listen for anyone who’s ever been to therapy, considered therapy, or is just plain curious about how it works. Key Popsyisms From This Episode… “I had an innate desire to help and connect with people that were hurting like me.” – Hernandez on honoring his calling to become a mental health provider “When you go through anything traumatic…you always feel like (1) It’s your fault, and (2) No one else understands…” – DaSilva on the emotional effects of trauma “One of my greatest tools in connecting with other people is just sharing my story…I want people to know that talking to me is safe.” – Hernandez on how he approaches his role as a therapist “There are not enough men of color in,...
- Live Your Best Life
- September 21, 2021
Mongolian Adventures – Part Two
In Part One, I shared a few must-see sights from the cities of Mongolia. But, at the end of the day, cities are cities. The beauty of Mongolia is taking on the nomadic life and exploring the country. It’s pretty incredible how dramatically the landscape can change – from the Gobi Desert, to bald mountains, to gorgeous lakes and forested mountains. Long drives can take you through a number of different terrains. Although the roads are often terrible (sometimes only trails in the grass), traffic in the countryside is usually just roaming herds that might rest in your way. They’ll eventually move out of your way… at their own pace, but the slow pace makes for some great photos of sheep, goats, cows and yaks, and horses. Take a Walk on the Wild Side by Exploring the Countryside A few things you might want to see: National parks: There are numerous national parks around the country, each with their own unique attributes. Gorkhi Terelj National Park is closest to UB, featuring amazing mountain views, some Buddhist temples and meditation centers, some unique archeological features and plenty of tourist camps—both lodges and ger camps—to enjoy the countryside. You can even arrange,...
- Feature, Featured Stories, Rest. Recharge. Reset Series
- December 21, 2020
The Self-Care Journals
As we wind down from the madness that 2020 has wrought and prepare to usher in a much better year (hopefully), let’s be intentional on taking care of our minds, bodies, and spirits. In the Self-Care Journal series, we’ll be talking with three extraordinary women about their strategies for prioritizing self-care in their everyday lives. In Part One, we speak with Catherine Toppin, Partner at Chicago-based law firm, Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery LLP.
- Motivation
- January 4, 2022
New Year, Newish Me!
AmPopsy…It’s that time again!! You know what it is…it comes every year like clockwork- Happy New Year!! And much like preparing your annual tax return, it is a time for an endless supply of hope that you will receive a kind of windfall in life, quietly fearing the truth will be quite the opposite. But alas, it’s only the first week, so let’s stay hopeful and ambitious, folks!
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