Mikaela talked about the recent Healthy Bites column. Also on this week’s show was Jacquie Hillegass and Nancy Crowther from Save the William Tennent House and Attorney Rich Newman in honor of National Elder Law month.

Mikaela’s segment comes in at about 31:50; listen to the show here.

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>>> Jason spent several days expanding his training and skills in EMDR, a therapeutic tool shown especially effective for those working through issues related to trauma, anxiety, panic, grief, depression, and chronic pain.

>>> Mikaela went to a seminar on “Understanding the Gut Brain: Stress, Appetite, Digestion, and Mood,” facilitated by Dr. Merrily Kuhn, which showed the strong connection between what we eat and how we feel.

Please contact the office if you’d like to learn more about how we can incorporate these trainings into your wellness program! Reach us by email at info@guidanceforgrowing.com or by phone at (215) 421-1634.

Mikaela talked about the recent Healthy Bites column and upcoming treatment and gambling groups. Also on this week’s show was Rev. Kim Egolf-Fox from the Norristown Hospitality Network.

Mikaela’s segment comes in at about 26:15; listen to the show here.

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A presenter confidently walked around the room while leading a group about stress management holding up a glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, “Is it half empty or half full?” But, she fooled them all:

“How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranging from 8 ounces to 20 ounces. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it.”

“If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem.

“If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm.

“If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance.

“In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes,” she continued, “and that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on.

“As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden — holding and managing stress better each time practiced.

“So, whenever you can, put your burdens down. Don’t carry them throughout the day, into the evening, and even into the night. Instead, take a break, get support, ask yourself, ‘Can I leave some of this weight behind?’ before you pick them up again.”

>>> We have stress management programs that address the whole person, taking into consideration your individual lifestyle, relationships, career and more. Contact us for more information by emailing info@guidanceforgrowing.com or calling (215) 421-1634.

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There will be no talk of diets, of course! We’ll discuss the principals of healthy eating and the tips for success outlined in the book, and answer food and nutrition questions from the group.

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There’s just no title suitable for this amount of cuteness:


A news anchor loses it reporting an exercising cat story:


The caption for this photo reads, “We actually had to help him down.. Idiot.” From Reddit user, mrstoness: