Dubbed “the original chill pill” by Psychology Today, magnesium is a mineral you need to know more about — especially considering that the majority of us are probably getting insufficient amounts or taking other supplements that might be competing with magnesium. In this episode, we’re zero-ing in on just this one mineral: why you need it, subtle signs that suggest you may need more, and how you can up your intake. You’ll get advice on how to pick a magnesium supplement and also learn about a very unexpected way to get more magnesium.
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Days are noticeably shorter, temperatures are colder, and if you’re struggling to stick with that salad for lunch because mac-and-cheese or chocolate chip cookies sound a whole lot better, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re talking about why we’re craving carb-rich foods so much more this time of year and tricks for managing those cravings.
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It’s that time of year when we’re hyper-focused on what we’re eating or not eating—what diet to follow, what foods to add to your shopping cart, what drinks to avoid. The lists you’ll find, though–and there’s a ton of them right now–are all focused on topics related to your physical health like weight loss. But no one is talking about what you should and shouldn’t be eating for your mental wellness. So in this episode, we’re sharing 5 of the worst grocery items for your mental health. And they’re not necessarily what you’d expect—like chips or frozen pizza.
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Did 2021 leave you feeling exhausted, or on edge? Or maybe you’d even go so far as to say 2021 was your worst year ever. You’re not alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression are all on the rise—and some of us may even be experiencing symptoms of a form of post-traumatic stress, that’s being called post-COVID stress disorder. In today’s episode, we say goodbye to 2021, share a little bit about why it wasn’t the year we thought it’d be, explain what post-COVID stress disorder is, and—most importantly—give you 5 tips to prevent 2022 from becoming yet another dumpster fire.
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