Journey2Joy: Serving Wellness Sunny Side Up

Listen to the Q&A interview with Camille Schrier Miss America 2020 who has EDS and what she shares on how she managed the crown and EDS.  

Listen to my interview with Dr. Sunil Patel from MUSC on his perspective of hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS). 

Dory says it best, " just keep swimming."

You can choose joy and to try everyday to live the best life possible. 

As this Independence Day passes, I am reminded of our great freedoms we have in the USA.  Freedom is not free. But it is choice, and for that we must be grateful. 

Deep, diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which controls your stress "fight or flight" responses.  It activates your relaxation response, reducing your heart rate and blood pressure and lowering stress levels. Science has proven it over and over. Learn more here Harvard Men’s Health Watch, May 2019 or Google "box breathing" which teaches your body biofeedback mechanisms to naturally calm the body. 

Many practitioners call this one "eating a raisin," but we got more creative to bring out the sunny side. Grab an orange and listen.  Mindful eating is a good first lesson to begin to develop skills in concentration, focus and awareness of all of your body's 5 senses in this exercise, and a healthy snack! 

With content from the wellness website, Tiny Buddha, welcome 6 new ideas into each day to fell happier and healthier. 

With insights from the University of Maryland's Medical System, here are a few easy tips to bring more mindful practices to your daily life. No need for yoga, deep breathing or meditation required. 

The COVID-9 pandemic is changing our world, maybe in a few ways for the better. People are being kinder to one another, more compassionate, and reaching out to help others more than ever. This first podcast reviews the Journey2Joy and the "Sunny Side Up" approach to building a positive purposeful life. Is it time to consider changes to your purpose or your life's passion now? Join us in the journey.