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.

When reading the title of this blog some thoughts may be “why are there so many letters?” or “what do all of the letters mean?” First and foremost, the letters matter. The title of this blog is an acronym that is used to not only bring awareness to gender identities and sexual orientation, but the letters also provide a space of representation for all individuals in however they choose to identify.

As May unfolds with its bouquet of school functions, youth sports, graduations, weddings and early summer celebrations, maintaining a wellness routine can feel more like a challenge than a choice.

Here’s a fresh approach to nurturing personal and family wellness amidst the bustling May calendar, ensuring that health and happiness are part of your daily agenda.

Dedicated mother of two boys and seasoned salon owner with nearly a decade of experience. Passionate about learning the ins and outs of business while focusing on empowering women in the beauty industry. Committed to building an empire that not only promotes growth but also helps women feel beautiful in a healthy and sustainable manner.

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.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or simply seeking a new way to relax and rejuvenate? Sound baths might just be the answer you're looking for. Sound baths, also known as sound meditation or sound healing, involve immersing yourself in soothing sounds with resonant overtones produced by various instruments from, tuning forms, singing bowls, gongs, digredoos, flutes, chimes and other forms of resonant instruments create an sensory immersive environment.

In today's fast-paced business world, it's crystal clear that prioritizing employee well-being is paramount. We're witnessing a shift away from outdated norms, where constant availability was the expectation, and sacrificing personal life for work was the norm.

As I have deepened in my somatic training and embodiment of the work, it now seems obvious that alongside that I would also deepen in my connection to nature. To the earth, the body we all belong to. I have learned so much by observing nature, her seasons, the constant change and the ultimate acceptance of and surrender to what is. Presence with the cycles of life has been a great teacher as I reflect on what it is to be human.

During the pandemic, I proposed to one of my executive coaching clients the idea of joining me for a walk in a park instead of using Zoom for our next coaching session.  

Much to my delight she immediately said yes, and the profound coaching conversation we had during that session led to the development of one of my most effective coaching modalities in my coaching practice: forest bathing.

As Director of Nutrition, I lead Kroger’s Food as Medicine team, touching all things where food and health intersect. My team builds the Food as Medicine products and services for customers and patients, including OptUP® (Kroger’s nutrition rating system) and our telenutrition service. I also lead research efforts supporting the value of Food as Medicine and contribute to various policy efforts.

At this very moment, your behavior is subtly, yet powerfully, being driven by beliefs you don't even know you hold. Beneath our conscious thoughts, a staggering amount of processing takes place in our subconscious minds. While the conscious brain can only process around 40 bits of information per second, its subconscious counterpart churns through an astonishing 11 million bits! 

Latisha founded Guiding Light Mentoring in 2014. Driven by a divine calling and armed with determination, she kickstarted the organization with just 5 mentors, 5 mentees, and zero budget. Latisha's initial investment, both in terms of money and dedication, laid the foundation for what Guiding Light Mentoring has become today.

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.

You’ve noticed an increase in the arguments lately. Or maybe you’ve struggled to find time for intimacy when you’re both “in the mood”. You’ve been looking into sex and relationship therapy, but you’ve also started to realize you might need individual therapy as well. How do you know where to begin?

I, Jackie Barnes, am a Mindful Interior Designer who helps busy families tailor their home so it fits like a glove and transforms the way they feel and interact with each other. I specialize in working on recently purchased homes and approach design and renovation with a unique whole-family and whole-house method that doesn’t just bring the family’s vision to life, it elevates it. I believe that our home environment has a crucial impact on our happiness, health, and way of life which is why I advocate for everyone to smartly invest in it for their family’s well-being and as a form of necessary self-care.

At the end of 2021, my year of Flow, the universe brought me my next word of the year for 2022: Love. I kept seeing and hearing the word 'love' everywhere. At first, I resisted the word. I thought love meant something cute, romantic, sort of fluffy or fantastical. Through 2022 and beyond, I have been learning the depths of what love truly is.

I am the Founder & President of Guiding Light Mentoring, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving youth ages 8-18 in the Greater Cincinnati area by embracing youth from diverse backgrounds and providing the tools necessary to improve decision making, increase confidence and attain resilience. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, cooking and trying new experiences.

We are thrilled to introduce you to the founder of Towanda Wellbeing- Tammy Waldron. As a leader in ThetaHealing®, she has dedicated her career towards spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. We could all learn a lot from Tammy and her career journey!

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