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
4 min read
Mental Health Self Care Blog
Wellness, therapy, meditation, life coaching
Wellness Tips
Sound Therapy Sessions Combine Crystal Bowls With Guided Breathing
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to bathe in sound? Not water, but vibrations that seem to wash through …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Wellness Tips
The Mindful Sobriety Movement Reshaping Alcohol Culture in 2025
Something interesting happened at my friend’s birthday party last month. Out of twelve people there, six were …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Expert Advice
Why Certified Coaches Earn 35% More Than Self-Taught Practitioners
So you’re thinking about becoming a life coach. Or maybe you already are one, hustling to build your client base …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Research & Science
Gut Microbiome Testing Reveals Links to Impulse Control
Your gut is basically running the show up in your brain. And no, that’s not some woo-woo wellness claim-it’s …
Dr. Lisa Tran
How-To
How AI Coaches Deliver Personalized Mental Wellness Plans
Your phone buzzes at 7 AM. Not an alarm-a gentle check-in from your AI wellness coach asking how you slept. You tap …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Research & Science
LSD-Derived MM120 Shows Promise for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
You’ve probably heard whispers about psychedelics making a comeback. Not as party drugs, but as legitimate …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Wellness Tips
Sound Bath Therapy Gains Momentum as Mainstream Stress Relief
You’re lying on a yoga mat in a dimly lit room. Someone nearby strikes a large metal bowl, and suddenly the air …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Expert Advice
Why Short-Term Coaching Programs Outperform Long Engagements
You’ve probably noticed the trend. More people are ditching year-long coaching commitments for focused 6-week or …
Jordan Williams
Research & Science
Digital Pills Track Mental Health Medication Adherence in Real Time
You know that feeling when you’re standing in front of your medicine cabinet, trying to remember if you already …
Dr. Lisa Tran
Research & Science
How Gallup's Global Meditation Study Will Reshape Wellness
Gallup, the polling giant that’s been measuring human behavior for nearly a century, just announced something that …
Jordan Williams
Expert Advice
ICF Certification Drives 35% Higher Earnings for Wellness Coaches
So you’re thinking about getting certified as a wellness coach. Maybe you’ve been coaching informally for a …
Dr. Lisa Tran
How-To
Polyvagal Breathwork Activates Your Parasympathetic Response
Your nervous system is running the show more than you realize. Every time you feel anxious before a meeting, calm after …
Dr. Lisa Tran