Choice and Destiny: The Tale of Two Brothers and the Journey to Understanding Mental Health Freedom

Choice and Destiny: The Tale of Two Brothers and the Journey to Understanding Mental Health Freedom

by Florina Lungu | Dec 2, 2023 | Addiction, Mental Health

I once heard a powerful parable about a father and his sons: the man, an alcoholic, raised his two boys under one roof. Every day, he would get up, go to work, come home, and drink himself into a fitful slumber. Both boys knew emptiness: empty cupboard, empty beer...
What is the cause of my depression?

What is the cause of my depression?

by Florina Lungu | Nov 25, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health

280 million people worldwide are asking this question every single day. It is a haunting question, a desperate question, with a complicated answer for everyone who wants to know. When asking of themselves, some wo9uld point to major life changes or stressors. Some...
The Uniqueness of You: Nurturing Your Irreplaceable Brain & Body

The Uniqueness of You: Nurturing Your Irreplaceable Brain & Body

by Florina Lungu | Oct 28, 2023 | Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health

Do you know that your body is a machine? I have said this before, but it bears repeating. We often forget. Your body lifts. It lunges. It computes. It flexes, darts, dashes, drives… Your body is a beautiful machine –  a multitalented, multifunctional tool that allows...
Balancing Connection and Isolation: The Double-Edged Sword of Our Social Brains in the Digital Age

Balancing Connection and Isolation: The Double-Edged Sword of Our Social Brains in the Digital Age

by Florina Lungu | Jul 1, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety and Depression, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health

Did you know that human beings are social by nature?Sure, we all have an introverted coworker who keeps to themselves or a friend who doesn’t like large gatherings. But even the shyest person you know has a brain designed for relationships, full of mirror neurons...
Harnessing the Power of Neuroplasticity: 7 Steps to Rewrite Your Brain and Mental Health Journey

Harnessing the Power of Neuroplasticity: 7 Steps to Rewrite Your Brain and Mental Health Journey

by Florina Lungu | Apr 29, 2023 | Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health

You may have heard that every single cell in your body regenerates after 7 years… …that may not be true, but people do certainly undergo magnificent change! For example, the cells in your stomach lining change out as quickly as every two days because they are in...
Burnout Unmasked: Recognizing the Signs and Restoring Balance in Your Life

Burnout Unmasked: Recognizing the Signs and Restoring Balance in Your Life

by Florina Lungu | Apr 22, 2023 | Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Stress and PTSD

Time for a quick mental health quiz… Do you often feel overtired, or even exhausted? Do you feel this way even when your schedule is not too full? Do you often find yourself too tired to spend time with friends and family? Do you frequently experience unexplained...
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