Posts by Lauren Robbins

July 4th (or Independence Day) marks the annual celebration of nationhood, commemorating the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. Marking the first days of independence initially…

Mindfulness is all the rage right now, and rightly so—because so many of us are in survival mode as we deal with the pandemic and lifestyle changes that we never…

I love reading, and I am the type of person that has 5 different books going at the same time.  I always seem to pick up the right book at…

I am sure, if you are a person who is dating, you have discussed some of those dating experiences with people in your life and either have heard from someone…

Are you interested in a quick intro to neuroscience lesson? How about some brain hacks to combat anxiety symptoms? You’ve probably heard of the fight or flight response. This is…

New moms – what a time to be bringing babies into this world! You are some of the toughest, bravest, and strongest people I know. You might also be some…

The Yamas are Yoga’s ethical guiding principles.  As a yoga practitioner and student, I am guided by the Yamas in my daily life. I’d love to introduce them to you…

We are approaching the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 which is absolutely jarring to think about. I remember when the first cases appeared in the United States and thinking, “Oh, this…

The study of herbs dates back thousands of years, spans across every culture, and today is a realm of study that often leaves people confused and hesitant to explore.  At…

Loving kindness is a type of meditation used to cultivate self-compassion and compassion for others. By allowing ourselves to notice and radiate feelings of love and peace toward ourselves and…