Healing At Home

In this episode, we're tackling the winter struggle that so many of us face—Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it can be tough to stay energized and positive. I'll share my personal journey with SAD and how I’ve learned to thrive, not just survive, through the colder months. From creating your own winter “Wunderlist” to the power of light therapy, infrared saunas, and mindfulness practices, I'll break down my top Self-Care Rituals. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, low energy, or just feeling stuck, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you beat the winter blues and enjoy the season. Tune in for practical advice to keep your body and mind feeling great all winter long!

Gabrielle Carsala is the founder of MytiZen, a wellness platform dedicated to mental health and self-care.

In this episode of the Healing at Home podcast, we dive deep into the powerful connection between the mind and body and how ignoring it may be costing you your health and well-being. Chronic pain, emotional distress, and past trauma are often intertwined, but by reconnecting with your body and understanding its signals, you can begin to ease your pain and reclaim your vitality.

Join Gabrielle, founder of MytiZen, as she shares her personal healing journey and introduces practical tools to help you listen to your body’s messages. We’ll explore the role of fascia—the mind-body highway—and how simple, daily micro-healing moments can drastically improve your physical and emotional health. Plus, get access to our free Pain Pattern Tracker and start your journey toward healing today.

If you're ready to reduce pain, regain energy, and improve your quality of life, this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of the mind-body connection in chronic pain relief

• Understanding fascia and its role in your health

• Simple micro-healing moments to ease pain and stress

• Practical exercises and a free resource to begin your healing journey

  
  

Don’t miss out on this transformative episode and the free resources to help you heal at home!

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to neglect our mental health and focus solely on the demands of daily life. However, taking care of our mental well-being is crucial for overall health and happiness.

In this episode, we will explore the importance of mental health, define mental wellness, and discuss how physical and mental health are interconnected. We will also delve into recognizing mental health problems and the impact of past trauma on our mental state. Additionally, we will provide self-care strategies, tips for maintaining mental wellness, and explore the future of mental health care.

So, let's embark on this journey towards achieving mental wellness and finding inner peace together.

How Can Mind Body Wellness Improve Your Mental Health?

By cultivating mindfulness, you can train yourself to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. This allows you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns of thinking, and how you respond to various stimuli. Through this self-awareness, mindfulness becomes a pathway to emotional wellness.

Research has shown that mind body wellness practices can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. By learning to detach from negative thoughts and emotions, you create space for more positive and productive mental states. Mindfulness also helps increase resilience, allowing you to bounce back from adversity with greater ease.

Furthermore, mind body wellness practices enable you to develop a non-reactive stance towards your emotions. Instead of being carried away by them, you learn to observe them with curiosity and compassion. This gives us the power to choose how you respond to challenging situations, rather than being driven by impulsive reactions.

Moreover, mind body wellness practices promote self-acceptance and self-compassion. As you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, you develop a sense of kindness towards yourself. You learn to treat yourself with patience, understanding that everyone has moments of difficulty and struggle.

In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become commonplace, finding inner peace may seem like an unattainable goal. However, mind body wellness practices offer a path to cultivate emotional well-being and create a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.

In this episode, we will explore the various techniques and benefits of mind body wellness practices. We will delve into different mindfulness exercises that can be easily incorporated into our daily lives, helping you to be more present and grounded.

It's Time To Rethink Language Around Weight

Weight has long been a topic of conversation, carrying with it a heavy burden of judgment and shame. But isn't it time we start rethinking our language around weight?

Instead of focusing solely on numbers and sizes, let's shift our attention to overall health and well-being. Weight is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to being healthy.

By reframing the conversation, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate narrative around weight. We can begin by celebrating the diversity of body shapes and sizes, the invisible conditions we wrestle with, and acknowledge that there is no one-size-fits-all standard for beauty or health. Let's focus on the sole measurement of how you feel inside your body.

Because it's important to recognize that weight is not always within an individual's control. Genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, and underlying health conditions can all play a role in a person's weight. Instead of blaming individuals for their size, let's shift the narrative toward understanding and support.

By shifting our focus from weight to overall health, we can promote positive behaviors and habits that benefit both our bodies and minds. Instead of obsessing over the number on the scale, let's prioritize nourishing ourselves with nutritious foods, engaging in regular exercise that we enjoy, and practicing self-care.

In this episode, it's time to break free from society's unrealistic beauty standards and embrace body positivity with tips on how to achieve it.

DISCLAIMER: 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: I DO NOT IDENTIFY AS LICENSED/CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS OF ANY KIND. IN NO WAY DOES ANY OF OUR VIDEOS OR POSTS CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR RECOMMENDATIONS. WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

MytiZen content talks about a lot of topics surrounding stress, trauma, chronic pain, etc. We are talking from our point of view in order to help women, and remind them they are not alone. We are not a medical professionals, so the content above is from our own perspective with research we have done into the topic.