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what is bilateral stimulation?
In 1987, Dr. Francine Shapiro went for a walk. As she walked, she noticed that her eyes were moving from side to side, and that some...

Laura Beth Wenger
Aug 28, 20222 min read


6 ways that movement helps support mental health
(There are definitely more, but 6 is a nice number to start with!) Endorphins. Movement releases “feel-good” hormones like seratonin,...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jun 29, 20212 min read


diversify your joy portfolio
having a variety of pleasurable activities is an asset you'll want to cultivate When you think about health and wellness, what comes to...

Laura Beth Wenger
Apr 30, 20213 min read


balancing the allostatic load
One of the things that brings me joy, that makes me feel alive, powerful, and free, is physical training. I love to sweat, to move, to...

Laura Beth Wenger
Dec 22, 20203 min read


a basic understanding of trauma
It seems like trauma is trending lately– we hear more about it in mainstream news, and it feels as though there’s much less stigma around...

Laura Beth Wenger
Oct 24, 20203 min read


taking in the good
Do you find yourself doomscrolling-- scanning through your Facebook feed or news sites these days, looking for the next bad news? Do you feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Does it seem like it’s hard to find anything good at all, some days? It’s not your fault, friends– it’s our DNA. Staying alive over the past 10,000 years hasn’t been easy. Conflicts with other humans, starvation, illness, injury, parasites, and the threat of predators were omnipres

Laura Beth Wenger
Jul 27, 20204 min read
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