How Gut Microbiome Changes Directly Influence Brain Function
Discover how the gut brain connection shapes mental health through serotonin production, the vagus nerve, and microbiome signaling.
Dr. Lisa Tran
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Mental Health Self Care Blog
Wellness, therapy, meditation, life coaching
Research & Science
Cold Water Exposure Timing Affects Dopamine Levels Differently
You’ve probably seen the influencers on Instagram-shirtless dudes plunging into ice baths at 5 AM, claiming …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Wellness Tips
How Emotional Fitness Training Differs From Traditional Therapy
You’ve probably heard someone say they’re “working on themselves” lately. Maybe you’ve …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Expert Advice
Life Coaches Who Integrate Behavioral Science Earn Premium Rates
You’ve probably noticed that life coaching has exploded over the past decade. Everyone and their neighbor seems to …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Why Your Brain Needs Chaos and Order Balance for Mental Clarity
Your brain is doing something wild right now. As you read these words, billions of neurons are firing in patterns that …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Brain Criticality States Explain Why Meditation Feels Different
Your brain is more than “on” or “off. " It exists in a constant dance between order and chaos, …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
How Cold Water Immersion Resets Your Stress Response System
You know that feeling when you jump into a cold pool and your body just… seizes up - your breath catches. Your …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Research & Science
How Precision Psychiatry Tailors Medication for Faster Results
You’ve probably been there. Sitting in a psychiatrist’s office, being handed a prescription, and hearing …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Loving Kindness Meditation Changes Amygdala Activity in One Session
Your brain is doing something pretty wild right now. Deep inside, a tiny almond-shaped structure called the amygdala is …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Why Emergency Rooms Now Include 24 Hour Psychiatric Support
You’ve probably been there-sitting in an emergency room at 2 AM, waiting for someone to look at a sprained ankle …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Wellness Tips
Analog Wellness Movement Rejects Digital Health Tracking Apps
You know that moment when you’re trying to meditate but your smartwatch buzzes to tell you your heart rate is …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Biomarker Testing Reveals Your Personalized Wellness Blueprint
Ever wonder what’s actually happening inside your body? Not the vague “I feel tired” stuff, but the …
Dr. Lisa Tran
How-To
How Contrast Therapy Combines Cold Plunges With Sauna Sessions
You know that feeling after a tough workout when your muscles are screaming and you’d do just about anything to …
Dr. Lisa Tran