Five years, five lessons on the mind-body-spirit movement
My curiosity for answers on the nature of life led me to found Mindstream five years ago. I’ve learned we need to make it easier for people to connect mind, body and spirit.
Holistic cardiac nurse: Energy healing can support the heart
Our heart is our superpower. I knew this from my professional work and my spiritual practice, but lived it when someone close to me suffered a life-threatening emergency. I quickly mobilized a group to send energy healing.
Six magic words allowed me to face — and release — tough emotions
Late one night while cycling home, I could no longer stuff down the emotions of my marriage breakup. It was getting exhausting. I started crying, then asked, “What am I feeling right now?”
Science on mysteries of human nature making strides, despite resistance
Researchers studying consciousness and other phenomena face bias and censorship from mainstream science and media. They’re undeterred.
The call of the wild is full of affirming surprises
I was French-kissed by a wolf. A true kiss. She stuck her tongue right into my mouth, while staring into my eyes. It was a sign she liked me, and another rich experience on my spiritual journey through nature and indigenous culture.
The new “women’s work” is achieving equal rights
While the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade directly affects women in America, the tremors of the decision are being felt worldwide in the wake of the Taliban’s prohibitions on women and girls. One writer captures the impact of public and private affronts to women’s rights — and offers a way forward.
NewsWrap: Wellness economy to rebound while demand grows for natural health
The wellness economy is forecast to reach $7 trillion in 2025, and Traditional Medicine practiced by 80% of the world’s population — including plant medicines like psychedelics — is in great demand.
Silver lining of pandemic is universal shift toward wellness
Did it take a pandemic to wake us up to the importance of wellness? The strife that Covid-19 brought reconnected us to our selves, our values and our wellness, says the latest research.
Pandemic hurt and helped growing wellness industry
The wellness economy was on a roll, reaching a valuation of $4.9 trillion before Covid hit. While lockdown hurt in-person businesses, others boomed, says the Global Wellness Industry. Here’s the latest data and the long game is huge growth.
Podcast transcript (Ep. 8): The shift to mental wellbeing
Here’s the full transcript, complete with links of citations and resources, for Episode 8 of The Mindstream Podcast: The shift to mental wellbeing, featuring guest Katherine Johnston of the Global Wellness Institute.