Oxytocin – The Love Hormone
“L, is for the way you look at me.” Love songs aren’t the only way to get that loving feeling. Oxytocin, also known as “the love hormone,” is critical in shaping our social behaviors and emotional responses. Just like a love song, it’s famous for facilitating bonding, enhancing emotional connections, and promoting feelings of contentment […]
Serotonin – The Happy Hormone
Did you know there is a hormone that is responsible for our happiness? OK, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but serotonin is literally called “the happy hormone,” because it plays such a large role in our happiness. That feeling when jamming to your favorite song in the car? That’s serotonin working. Serotonin […]
Understanding Dopamine
Do you love the rush of closing a deal or the satisfaction of a weed free garden? That’s dopamine making its’ magic. Welcome to our series on mood-regulating hormones. This week, I’m starting with dopamine, the “feel-good” hormone. Regardless if you’re advancing in your career, or managing the demands of leadership, understanding dopamine can significantly […]
Perimenopause – What to Know in your 40s
Thankfully, we seem to be in an age where it’s no longer taboo to talk about periods and perimenopause. This is important, because with aging populations around the world, 50% of them having a uterus – generally speaking, these are important topics. Perimenopause marks a significant transition in a person’s life. It’s hard to say […]
Optimizing Gut Health Through Diet and Lifestyle
Welcome to part 2 of the Wellspiration series on gut health. In the quest for optimal health, the gut stands out as a first chair in the orchestra of wellness. Hopefully by now you have a solid grasp of how important the gut microbiome is for overall health. Our goal remains to share actionable and […]
Gut Health: The Core Connection
I hate burying the lede, so did you know that the gut is the most important ecosystem on the planet for humans? We can’t even see it, but it has more to do with our health and well-being, than any other single thing. Comprised of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, we are […]
Creating a Sustainable Stress Management Routine
Welcome back to our final week of exploring stress management! We’ve covered various techniques, from mindfulness to physical activities and eating for stress. Now, let’s focus on integrating these into a sustainable routine, especially for those in the high-stress tech industry. To bring our stress management series to a close, let’s bring it all together. […]
Mind-Body Techniques for Stress Management
We are already rounding the corner to February and along with that, week 4 of our Wellspiration 5-week series on managing stress, for folks in tech. Specifically, we are revisiting Mind-Body Techniques for Stress Reduction. While our focus is the tech industry, these techniques apply to anyone. Keep reading and hopefully you will leave a […]
When Stress Eats at You – Eat for Stress
In part two of our “new year stress series,” we tackle “When Stress Eats at You – Eat for Stress.” In this week’s Wellspiration, we explore the complex relationship between stress and its’ impact on our eating habits. Learn more about how stress can lead us to unhealthy food choices and how to reverse the […]
Tech-Life Balance – Solutions for the New Year
The calendar pages have fallen away to a new year in many places around the world, and a space where balancing the demands of a high-octane career, along with personal well-being, is more crucial than ever. In today’s Wellspiration, we delve into the latest research on stress in the tech industry and uncover strategies to […]