Integration Nation

This episode takes an in depth look at our “family stuff” and helps listeners figure out how to create holidays that foster belonging.

Mind? Body?  It’s all the same.  Our final of 5 introductory podcasts that unpacks how our mind-body is really one system and how that matters to our mental health. After all, the body knows best.

Episode 4 of 5 of the integrative mental health introductory series. Alison tackles the topic of food and how it directly impacts a person’s overall mental state and energy levels. Studies show how certain foods can cause inflammation which can negatively impact mental health. Are you putting garbage in and getting garbage out or fuel in and performance out?

In this episode we demystify mindfulness and meditation. Discover why being mindful matters to our mental health. Learn a practical meditation technique that you can apply in your everyday life. Our 3rd of 5 introductory podcast series on integrative mental health, specifically describing why meditation and mindfulness support our mental health.

“What is that smell and why do I like it?” In this episode we introduce you to aromatherapy and why it’s so effective in supporting mental health. We also talk about how to find TRULY therapeutic oils. Our 2nd out of a 5 podcast introductory series describing aspects of integrative mental health.

Our pilot episode and first in a 5 episode introductory series that dives into our definition of integrative mental health. True to its title, in this episode Alison gets vulnerable about her why and shares what motivated her to passionately pursue integrative mental health and educate others about its power.