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Childhood Shame: My Reflections

Personal
August 12, 20210
In this deeply personal reflection, I'll share my childood experiences with shame, and how they've impacted my life. I'll explore specific instances of shame, such as being embarrassed about my physical appearance or struggling academically, as well as the broader implications of feeling ashamed of my own existence. I believe that by sharing my honest…

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My Coaching Style

Health, Other
June 28, 20211
With over 7.6 billion people on the planet, it's obvious that there are many options for coaches and their coaching styles. We're all different and have different tastes, and that's fine! In this post, I'll discuss my coaching style as well as what I expect from my clients. My Top 5 do's I listen with empathy,…

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Folate and Mental Health

Health
June 14, 20210
Of all the micronutrients, B vitamins may be the most important to the cause and progression of late-life depression. They are certainly the most studied, especially folate and vitamin B12.Both vitamins affect brain health through their roles in neurotransmitter synthesis (e.g. folate deficiency has been demonstrated to cause decreased serotonin synthesis in humans and rats), myelin…

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Folate vs Folic Acid

Health
June 8, 20211
What is Folate? Folate is a water-soluble vitamin also known as vitamin B9. This vitamin is found in many foods such as green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, nuts, fish and beans. What is Folic Acid? Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate (basically a vitamin B9 supplement that the body converts into folate) that is added to fortified foods (e.g.…

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