by Madeline | Feb 14, 2026 | anxiety, Behavior Change, Change, Client Stories, creativity, freedom, inner peace, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, personal growth, spirituality, Uncategorized
Many of you have seen the beautiful art on display in the Integrative Mindfulness studio in Bonita Springs, FL. These are the words of the artist, Theresa Girard, on her experience upon completing the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program -...
by Madeline | Jan 1, 2026 | Athletic Performance, Behavior Change, Body Awareness, Client Stories, Health, MBSR, meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, non-striving, Pain, personal growth, Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking about how your MSBR class has changed my life. One area I haven’t heard many people talk about is mindfulness and athletic performance. Your class helped me become more aware of my body and to tune into the messages it gives me. When I...
by Madeline | Dec 15, 2025 | Acceptance, Behavior Change, Body Awareness, Change, Health, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Practice
The significant hormonal shift that comes with menopause – bringing with it forgetfulness, insomnia, sweats, emotional outbursts, skin and breast changes, and slower metabolism—can leave women feeling most unhappy! If you are longing for a better way to navigate...
by Madeline | Jul 10, 2025 | Acceptance, Behavior Change, Body Awareness, communication, Health, Integrative Medicine, kindness, meditation, Mindfulness, personal growth, stress
Research continues to support the many health and quality of life benefits of mindfulness practice: stress reduction, greater physical well-being, and a happier, more stable mental state. Did you know that if you practice mindfulness, you are more likely to be...
by Madeline | May 15, 2025 | anxiety, Behavior Change, Body Awareness, Connection, fear, grief, Health, Mindfulness, stress
If you’ve ever had a panic attack, or remember a close call when driving on a busy highway, then you’re familiar with the effects of the stress hormone cortisol flooding the body. It’s a horrible feeling! But cortisol isn’t concerned with how you feel. It’s concerned...
by Madeline | Apr 3, 2025 | Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Behavior Change, Formal Practice, Informal Practice, meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Practice
The technological age is amazing! From apps to podcasts to audio books and videos, everything we need or want to learn is just a Google or YouTube search away. We also have remotes for just about everything to up our convenience factor. With mindfulness having been...