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Got Hashimoto's?
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Got Hashimoto's? Nov 15, 2022

The above is an audio version of the exercise found below from Email #5 - Emotions:  Part Two. Enjoy!


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Funerals and Rituals Sep 19, 2022

Funerals and rituals. I watched some of Queen Elizabeth's funeral and procession this morning.  I'm not a "royalphile" by any means, but I got sucked into the pageantry and tradition.

Everything seem...

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How to Cultivate a Better Culture Jul 19, 2022

How to cultivate a better culture?

In light of current (and ongoing) events in the US, Jeff Krasno from One Commune asks:

What type of oak will grow from an acorn planted in polluted soil?”

This q...

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Compassion: Wishing You a Comfortable Pride Month Jun 10, 2022

Compassion. The above image has been circulating around social media this pride month (only without the "compassion" part).

Yikes.

I suppose in some ways it's funny, but in other ways, maybe not.  I...

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Death and Rebirth Apr 20, 2022

Spring is a time of renewal. Rebirth.

But before birth, there must be death.   The story of Jesus rising from the dead is a beautiful example of this.

When considering this idea of "there must be de...

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Being Brave and Courageous. Apr 08, 2022

Being brave and courageous.  What does that even mean, to “be brave”?

I’m not talking about being ballsy or throwing all caution to the wind.  To explain the difference, a little story for you.

I wa...

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Herxing - what is it? Feb 06, 2022

Herxing: Have you recently changed your diet and are feeling *worse*, not better? Your body is probably detoxing - also called "Herxing", short for Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction.  This is also sometim

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Change: Why it's so hard, what to do about it. Jan 14, 2022

Change. Why is it SO HARD to change, even though that change may be good for us?  (insert whiney voice here)

It’s that time of year again, where many people make resolutions.  It’s also that time of ...

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Shame on me, shame on you, shame on everyone... Dec 09, 2021

Shame and guilt.  Have you met these evil twins?  Yeah, they're good friends of mine.  Yours too?  Huh, what are the chances!

A lot of shame comes up for me around the holidays.  I become ashamed thi...

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Vaccine Hesitancy and Autoimmune Disease Oct 28, 2021

FOR UPDATES and studies/research on vaccines and autoimmune disease, please scroll all the way down to “NEW FINDS” (under “RESOURCES”).


Vaccine hesitancy and autoimmune disease. Yep, been dealing w...

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Stopping and resting - who has the time?? Sep 24, 2021

Stopping and resting. When was the last time you did either?

By "stopping and resting" I don't mean laying down and taking a nap (although that sounds lovely right about now).  I mean to literally st...

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Hashimoto's: Yep, I have it. Or do I...? Aug 31, 2021

Hashimoto's:  I have Hashimoto's.  What does that even mean?

Seems like a silly question, but it inspires the follow-up:  When did I choose to acquire this Hashimoto's thing?

Most of us would say oh...

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Being Heard with Autoimmune Disease: CQ, CQ, CQ... Aug 10, 2021

"CQ, CQ, CQ..."  these letters ring in my head, a familiar mantra that echoed up from the basement, where my dad's amateur radio shack lived.

I remember his muffled voice coming up through the floorb...

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Sleep: The Reason Why We're All A Mess (and what to do to help!) Feb 24, 2021

Sleep.  You elusive mistress.  Why must you torture and tease us so?

(this is just one thought that goes through my head when lying awake in bed trying to get to sleep.... be grateful I don't share m...

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Emotional Clogs Jul 06, 2020

When it comes to physical healing from autoimmune disease and chronic illness, how much do mental and emotional issues come into play?

How many of us ignore or gloss over the small things and seeming...

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Self-Care. WTF is it? Jun 19, 2020

Self-care. If there's one thing you should do during the pandemic, it's to figure out your self-care routine.

People are realizing the need for self-care during this uncertain time in our world. They...

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