Dawn Newton

When most people hear the words Post Traumatic Stress Disorder they think of war veterans. Very few realize that they may have the disorder as a result of early childhood attachment conflicts or traumatic events experienced throughout life. Ask yourself: Is it possible I have PTSD and don't know it? Could this be the root cause of my difficulties with relationships? Was my childhood confusing in any way? If I have PTSD, what can I do about it? 

Knowing How: 20 Concepts to Rewire the Brain by Julie Valenti. 
This book, these concepts, are a life changer!  
https://www.wisdomandrecovery.com

It’s been 4 years since I spoke with attorney Bradley J. Edwards, who has represented approximately 70 of Epstein’s victims, about his 10 year pursuit of Jeffrey Epstein as detailed in his book, Relentless Pursuit: My Fight For the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

It’s been 5 years since Epstein’s death in that jail cell while awaiting trial for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls; for rape and molestation of minors,  preying on girls that had difficult home lives, promising education, modeling and work opportunities. Epstein groomed these girls and trafficked them.

Will the many influential and powerful individuals that have been identified as frequent visitors to Epsteins private island, “Little St. James”,  ever be held accountable or brought to justice? Or does the power, corruption and our own government agencies continue to protect them as they protected Jeffrey Epstein and his associates for all those years.

 National Human Trafficking Hotline:   1-888-373-7888    |   Text*  233733

National Sexual Assault Hotline:   800-656-4673

You may know of poet, writer and hip-hop educational leader Tony Keith Jr., his first book "How the Boogeyman Became a Poet", is a powerful YA memoir -- in verse. Tony traces his journey from being a closeted high school teen terrified of the "boogeyman" to embracing his true self through poetry in college.  He shares an insightful and searingly honest perspective that will appeal to teens and adults alike.

https://www.tonykeithjr.com

Dr. Michelle K. Jackson, ND, specializes in Male & Female Hormone Balancing, Thyroid and Adrenal disorders and conditions relating to Neurotransmitter imbalances.

If you're experiencing any (or many) of the following -  fatigue, anxiety, depression, weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes, or mood changes -  I would encourage you to attend on of Dr. Jackson's free lectures taking place in January, or even better, give her office a call and schedule a consultation.

Lecture Schedule:
- Saturday, Jan 20th, 10:30am | Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, focusing   on Peri Menopause and Menopause transitions.
- Thursday, Jan 25th,  6:30pm |  Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders, discussing the common symptoms and treatments associated with these disorders, such as fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, depression, insomnia.

**Lectures being held at inMotion Training Studio, Bend, OR

www.drjacksonnd.com
Office: 541-385-0775
[email protected]

Whelp. The holidays are here. 

And as with all holidays, but especially at Christmas time, there’s the emotions, the feelings and the stress. Holidays have a way of putting a spotlight on those  ‘life’ things; work, finances, family stress, maybe this is the first holiday without a loved one due to their passing, maybe you’re struggling with your own health issue which can create an additional financial burden.

Do you allow yourself time to feel your emotions, all the good, all the bad?  How often do you check in with yourself? 

How do we not lose ourselves while we’re rushing to meet the demands and expectations during the holidays?

Yes, people really do live to 100. 

The habits, diets and lifestyles of the centenarians featured in “Live To 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” streaming on Netflix, are very similar.  If you could live to 100, what would you want that to look like; would you be as active and sharp minded as you are today? 

I encourage you to check out Blue Zones. 

It will be time well spent.

Did you know? 

Effective July 1st, 2023, all homes publicly listed for sale within the Bend City limits MUST include a Home Energy Score report card for buyers to review. 

Michael Palmer, WIN Home Inspection & Certified Home Energy Assessor, joins me to talk all things Bend Home Energy Score. 

If a remodel or renovation is in your future, Heidi Grant-Starr, Designer/Owner at Society West Interior Design, Bend OR,  is here to provide professional, expert guidance on all things design.  

Interior design is worth the investment at any budget; increasing your home's value to its maximum. A true win/win. 

We turned to Heidi last  year when we decided it was time to bring our home into the current century.  Buh-bye 1989! 

Heidi brought our vision to life - the end result was what I had hoped for yet so much more!  

Is hiring a designer worth it?  YES!!! 

Society West Interior Design

Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski are celebrities in the organization world.  They are frequently asked to comment on home organizing, staging, and decluttering topics for outlets like GMA, Women's Day, the New York Times, People, Bravo, CNN and more. 

Now the two are sharing their expertise in LOVE YOUR HOME AGAIN: Organize Your Space and Uncover the Home of Your Dreams. This mother-daughter duo offer pro tips and myth busters on how to achieve your dream home through the simple power of organizing.

https://doneanddonehome.com/

Alex Hitz, renowned chef, expert host and top-selling cookbook author, returns with an all-new collection of more than 100 recipes inspired by traditional Southern fare and French culinary flair! 

"The very best host in the world." - WSJ