by Julie Bergfeld | Nov 24, 2025 | Exercise, Mindset, Nutrition, Rest
Put yourself back in the driver’s seat of your body and brain with one simple, free tool: your breath. Slow, light and paced, diaphragmatic breathing supports people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) by lowering stress hormones, improving blood sugar markers, and helping the...
by Julie Bergfeld | Oct 27, 2025 | Mindset, Rest
Use the Breath for Safety and Relief It may feel counter-intuitive… being able to use something as simple as your breath to help relieve pain, calm your nervous system, and strengthen your sense of safety. When safety and comfort feel distant You’ve felt it:...
by Julie Bergfeld | Sep 15, 2025 | Rest
I want to share something powerful that often gets overlooked in the healing journey: interoception. This is our ability to sense what’s happening inside our bodies—things like heartbeat, breath, gut feelings, temperature, tension. When we learn to listen and respond...
by Julie Bergfeld | Feb 17, 2025 | Rest
If you’ve ever felt like trauma is stuck in your body like a caged animal, something that no amount of talking can coax away, you’re not alone. Trauma isn’t just a memory or an emotion—it’s an experience that lives in the body, affecting how we move, breathe, act and...
by Julie Bergfeld | Nov 25, 2024 | longevity, Mindset, Rest
The Brain Benefits of Gratitude: A Neuroscientific Perspective Gratitude is more than a feeling. Research shows that practicing gratitude can reshape the brain, improve emotional well-being, and even augment physical health. Here’s a look at how cultivating...
by Julie Bergfeld | Oct 27, 2024 | Mindset, miscellaneous, Rest
The Resource? Your Breath! Anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially during stressful seasons such as the holidays, work travel, exam periods, or major life transitions. As our minds race with worries and stressors, it is crucial to find effective self-sustaining...
