Publications Women’s Hearts Heart disease has often been more commonly thought of as a man’s disease, but it is just as prevalent in women. Diet, exercise and stress management. These are all vital components in its prevention. Men are Not Machines Not allowing space for and supporting men’s emotions is a serious problem as men are not machines—they are human too. Achieving Balance through Conscious Connected Breathing Breathwork is one of the most simplistic and powerful tools for processing and releasing stuck emotions while dialing down the pressure in the mind, body and spirit. Healing Mental Health in the New Age The research linking traumatic experiences to physical and mental health issues has started to gain mainstream acceptance and hoped to paved way to transform how we approach mental health care. Loving Yourself into Action Self-compassion is the ability to treat yourself with the same level of kindness and compassion you would extend to someone you care about. It's powerful & with some practice, can be fairly simple. My Journey from Trauma and Abuse to Healing Integrative health and well-being coach Leah Martinson tells her inspirational story of reclaiming her mental and physical health and finding her purpose in life after childhood trauma. HEALTH Coaching: Shifting The Paradigm The Center's bi-annual magazine, Mandala, has been published online! Inside, you'll find the latest news from the world of integrative health, healing, and wellbeing. Navigating the beginning of shelter in place Reaching out to folks we care about and finding out how this crisis is affecting them puts our own situation into perspective and brings home the fact that we are all in this together. We’re checking in with friends of HOM in order to share some of their experiences. Healing Through Awareness, Connection and Love The most formative relationships are between children and their parents or primary caregivers. It is within these relationships that we form our first impressions and understanding of what love is. The 411 on Health Coaching A strong relationship with a highly trained and experienced coach can be incredibly powerful in supporting people in overcoming barriers and unlocking potential. Podcasts Where to Go When Life's a Mess discuss this new model in care, imagining themselves as the Starbuck's of wellness-care, being able to talk to a professional confidentially at the moment you are in the midst of crisis at an affordable rate; to be able to come in with your problems and walk out more calm and with a set of skills to keep you from getting stuck in the mess. Integrative Health Coach In this SSB Success Story Leah Martinson talks about how she navigated the transition from high school to college and to the workplace. How the services at SSB assisted her decision making and helped support her goal of owning her own business as an Integrative Health Coach. Bringing Your Vision to Life in 2023 Green Tea Conversations interview with Leah Martinson, who shares her coaching approach that enables her clients to become clear on where they are going and release the limiting beliefs and expectations.