As seasons change, there's a subtle shift in the air. The year is winding down, the days are growing shorter, and for many of us, it's a time of reflection. We look back on where we’ve been and start thinking about where we want to go. But more than that, new seasons bring an invitation, a chance to take care of ourselves, to nurture our minds and souls as we prepare for what’s to come.

The New Year is here, and it’s the perfect time to embrace the transformative power of "Mastering Your Mindset." Resolutions often fizzle out so ditch the "New Year, New You" (we liked you in 2024!). That's why we're focusing on mindset this month instead. Resetting your mindset offers a deeper, more sustainable approach to personal growth. This January, we’re focusing on the power of perspective and how a mindset shift can unlock a world of possibilities.

The Enneagram found me at the time in my life when I needed it most. I was living with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression, along with severe gut health issues and other related physical symptoms. I had recently started a new job where I felt so out of place, like my introversion was so misunderstood and was impacting my working relationships and how my work was perceived. And my husband and I had just lived through a 10 month home renovation. I needed help.

The Enneagram found me at the time in my life when I needed it most. I was living with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression, along with severe gut health issues and other related physical symptoms. I had recently started a new job where I felt so out of place, like my introversion was so misunderstood and was impacting my working relationships and how my work was perceived. And my husband and I had just lived through a 10 month home renovation. I needed help.

A regular routine for self care and restoration for your heart, mind, body and spirit are non-negotiable. In this day and age when there are so many sources of stress, the only way to break the circle of self sacrifice is to do things that recharge your batteries.

I'm Brian Barney and I'm a husband, father, physical therapist, and running coach. I really enjoy partnering with clients and athletes to guide them towards accomplishing their goals.

How do you love yourself when you don't necessarily like where you are?

Meet Dr. Gina Maccarone, our favorite Surgeonista! 

In the ever changing landscape of healthcare, we as patients are constantly in search of a trusted physician that we believe has our best interests at heart. Dr. Gina Maccarone is one of those physicians whose dedication to female empowerment has made her the go-to plastic surgeon in the Cincinnati area.  A Leadership Style is delighted to introduce you to Dr. Maccarone, a surgeon who is committed to making women feel empowered, beautiful, and confident through both surgical and non surgical procedures. 

In my years working at an eating disorder clinic, this was a topic that repeatedly came up: “how do we help someone love their body?“ From a clinical perspective, there isn’t one strategy or therapeutic modality that has proven to be effective in improving body image. This is a very individual journey. That being said, there are strategies we can implement and actions we can take to help us with body acceptance and to learn to truly appreciate the bodies we are in.