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Navigating Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide for Neurodivergent Patients
Visiting the doctor's office can often be challenging, especially for those navigating healthcare as neurodivergent individuals. Whether it's due to our hectic schedules or the sensory overload of the waiting room, the reasons can be multifarious. However, the most commonly cited reason is that communicating effectively with doctors can be an uphill task. This can occur when physicians speak too quickly or do not provide ample opportunity for questions. Alternatively, they ma

Mema Mansouri
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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Navigating Workplace Burnout: Understanding and Overcoming the Modern Epidemic
Workplace Burnout is a term that describes an increasingly common experience, even if it's relatively new to our vocabulary. It signifies a distinct kind of work-related stress, one marked by physical or emotional exhaustion, a diminished sense of accomplishment, and a loss of personal identity. More than mere 'stress', burnout can lead to lasting and significant consequences if overlooked or merely 'pushed through'. Recent studies indicate that after years of mounting stress

Mema Mansouri
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Unveiling the Connection: Chronic Illness and Mental Health
The human body and mind are intertwined in ways we are only beginning to understand. One such intricate link exists between chronic physical illnesses and mental health. For those living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, lupus, or multiple sclerosis, their battles aren't just physical; they're also emotional and mental. The Link between Chronic Illness and Mental Health: Studies have demonstrated a clear correlation between chronic illness and mental heal

Mema Mansouri
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Nurturing a Healthy Relationship with Food: Exploring Intuitive Eating
In a world that bombards us with diets, meal plans, and conflicting nutrition advice, finding a sustainable and nourishing approach to eating can feel overwhelming. Enter intuitive eating, an empowering philosophy that encourages us to listen to our bodies, trust our instincts, and cultivate a healthy relationship with food. In this blog, we'll delve into the principles of intuitive eating and explore how this mindful approach can revolutionize our attitudes toward food and p

Mema Mansouri
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Demystifying Self-Care (Part One): Debunking Misconceptions and Exploring Its Pillars
Self-care has garnered significant attention in recent years, often leading to the misconception that it involves indulging in candles, face masks with cucumbers on your eyes, and binge-watching the latest Netflix series. While these activities may be part of self-care, it is crucial to recognize that "Demystifying Self-Care" reveals a much more comprehensive concept than what your #Selfcaresunday feed might portray. Let's debunk some of the misconceptions surrounding self-ca

Sheylah Trotter-Lundquist
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Gentle Parenting: A Lesson in Self-Compassion
Somehow, I find myself falling into TikTok rabbit holes on the subject of Gentle Parenting and Self-Compassion. I find this quite ironic as I'm not currently raising young children, and my usual TikTok habits include scrolling through therapist tok, neurodiverse tok, along with a blend of rescue animal, LGBTQ+, and baking content. The algorithm has grown well-accustomed to me, but recently it's been insistent that gentle parenting merits a place on my 'for you' page. Before w

Jessica Studer
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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