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Do you set impractical standards for the way you handle situations at home, in social settings, or at work? Do you beat yourself up when you don’t get it totally right? If...
Millions of people around the world use food as a way to relieve stress or numb pain. We focus here on food, but, of course, it is not the only weapon of distraction from underlying...
In the wellness, mindfulness, and holistic health space there are many wonderful and profound words of wisdom. It’s easy to just pick them up and run with them. They sound good and you so...
Is the sound of your alarm in the mornings worse to you than nails on a chalkboard? Do you dread the thought of sunbeams through your window? Just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you...
Have you bought into the myth that you can change your eating habits and stop overeating through sheer willpower, and if you don't, you're weak?
Who hasn't at some point?
Is that belief deeply...
This audio discusses a fundamental Qigong principle - managing your energy so that you are not using more than is needed. This applies not just in our movements in our qigong form but throughout...
Meditation is one of the best ways to connect with your subconscious. It has been used for that purpose for thousands of years. Calming the mind clears out the interference and provides space for...
Meditation is a simple (though not always easy) practice that we often make more complicated than it needs to be. It is well worth the effort as a wonderful to get out of your head and into the...
Meditation can be good for your mind, body, and spirit. It can also be a challenge for you to find the right meditation space to settle into a contemplative mode.
Learn how to create a special...
Do people expect a lot from you? If you’re reading this article on how to decide when to set boundaries it is likely your answer is yes. Let me also ask you this – do...
Taking ten to twenty minutes out of the day for a sitting meditation is not for everyone. Short mindfulness pauses during the day works best for some people. This can also be a part of a...
Non-reaction can benefit you in many important ways, including in helping you manage stress and improve relationships. Using slow, diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, and other informal...
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-Catherine
"It’s been two years since our work together. While I still have not built that regular meditation practice, I do practice mindfulness daily. I’m mindful of what I eat—even when I make an unhealthy choice.
I’m mindful of my thoughts. I’m able to move things out of my mind, but also able to process thoughts that I need to address.
I’m mindful of what’s going on in my body. The mindfulness lessons led me to finally change/manage my relationship with food. I'm eating at home 90% of the time.
I’ve also developed a regular exercise routine/habit, resulting in weight loss, lower cholesterol, and improved overall health.
And a lot has changed. I got married. I changed jobs. I moved across the country to the place closest to my heart. That’s a lot. It could’ve been stressful. Well, it was actually. But you gave me tools. And I use them as needed.
I wanted to check in to let you know how your former pupil was doing and to say thank you!! You helped me change my life for real!
-Tomeka Hart
"Stephanie is one of the most engaging and calming speakers I have ever had the pleasure of viewing virtually. Her energy floats through the screen and you can almost feel it!
Over the last year, I’ve attended dozens of virtual presentations but none like what Stephanie delivered. She spoke to my organization on the benefits of wellness, mindfulness, and meditation. She used both common practices and also introduced a handful of new tactics to engage our audience. She seamlessly interacted with our group through a computer screen and made us feel as though we were sitting in a live audience!
She has this natural ability to make you want to listen to what she has to say and feel comfortable when invited to participate. Stephanie certainly knows how to bring a group of people together in not only a compelling manner, but one where even weeks after her presentation many of her words are left ringing in my ear as small reminders from the lessons she left us with.
I can’t recommend Stephanie enough and only hope I’m lucky enough to hear her speak again soon!"
-Molly Droelle