WELLNESS

It feels like every few months there is a new trendy wellness fad that is calling my name and I absolutely need to try it. I’ve honestly lost count of the number of things I’ve bought and tried in the name of wellness, but that’s a story for another day.

So you guys know I host a podcast called Balanced Broads with my friend, Sage. On our latest episode, we had our boyfriends on as guests for the first time to discuss how they came to understand and learn to manage our mental illnesses. Sage and I both have anxiety …

Another year has come and gone! It feels like 2019 went by so quickly but when I look back, so so much has happened. It’s been a really important year for me in terms of growth. And what better way to spend the last day of the year, and even …

At the end of last year, one of the goals I had set for myself for 2019 was to read 24 books, or two books in every month. Well I can happily say I far surpassed that goal…by 16 books! I rediscovered my love for reading new books, as I’ve …

I could listen to podcasts all day long. They get me through any length of a drive, a workout, chores, cooking dinner, and even work. I’ve tried so many podcasts on for size, looking for the right hosts and topic and format. It’s all super important when it comes to …

Hey guys! The weeks are going by so fast and I figured it’s time for a check-in on my medication journey. I recently had my one month follow-up appointment and my two month appointment is coming up, but there has been some changes since I last checked in so let’s …

I was mildly nervous to admit to people that I had started taking an antidepressant. I realize I have formed an image of being as consciously organic as possible/reasonable, preaching the benefits of meditation, journaling, and CBD as natural anxiety relievers. I wanted to prove to others but mostly myself …

September was the month I finally started to get my shit together. After a tough few months dealing with constant anxiety, I was prescribed an antidepressant. This is my first time taking medication like this and, while it’s quite nerve-wracking, I’m feeling more hopeful about the future. I also took …

Hello readers. If this is your first time on my blog, welcome. I’m a wellness and lifestyle writer who aspires to lead as organic a life as possible. I’ve also got horrible anxiety and depression and have recently started taking medication for it for the first time ever. I’m aware …