In this three-part series, we dig deep into the soil—and soul—of gardening, unveiling its multifaceted benefits that extend far beyond just growing your own produce. Today we discuss the mental health benefits and therapeutic calm that come from tending to plants.

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More than ever, young adults are struggling to find their place in this world as they seek control, autonomy and independence. Today we talk with Greg Ostler, Skyterra Young Adult’s Clinical Director, on an alternative for young adults who are seeking treatment. Find out how wellness looks different for young adults, and how the Young Adult program at Skyterra is different from traditional treatment.

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She’s back! We check back in with frequent LoseSmart guest Ellen to discuss her journey to make big changes in her life. Hear how Ellen’s goals have changed and how her mindset shift has helped her reconfigure her idea of health and confidence.

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It’s about the food, and it’s also not about the food.’ When it comes to emotional eating, avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset is so important. Today we chat with Dr. Ardelle Bland, Skyterra’s Clinical Therapist, on how to reprogram and unlearn habits, and how to discover the awareness and longings behind emotional eating.

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In memory of Dr. Katherine Koonce, Skyterra dedicated its new labyrinth earlier this month. Learn about the development and dedication of this labyrinth as a place of healing for all guests, and how it enhances the campus and wellness experience.

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A very special podcast for a very special guest. This week, we remember Dr. Katherine Koonce who tragically lost her life on March 27, 2023. Katherine was a frequent Skyterra guest along with her sister, Anne-Louise. On this podcast, Anne-Louise honors her sister and discusses the transcendent power of human connections as we learn about a very special woman who loved helping people exceed their own ideas of their potential.

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A lack of sleep can cause so many health problems. Whether an overnight work schedule, insomnia, FOMO or anxiety, so many people suffer from poor sleep hygiene. Skyterra’s General Manager Teresa Ostler shares her own journey with sleep, what has worked, and what hasn’t.

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Hear more from Leah, the Skyterra guest who lost more than 150 pounds in LoseSmart and changed her life along the way. Find out the sustainable changes she made in her life and why she continues to return to Skyterra.

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Hear from Leah, a three-time repeat guest, on her Skyterra LoseSmart experience and her journey in losing more than 150 pounds. For her, the life-changing difference were changes in her lifestyle. It wasn’t just the weight she lost, but all that she gained: community and confidence.

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The second in a two-part series on Exercise and the Female Body, we discuss perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Hormonal changes mean it can be more difficult to build muscle, and can affect sleep and how we respond to different dietary inputs. Learn how to exercise effectively and feel better along the way.

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