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The Gut–Brain Connection: How a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Supports Digestion and Mental Well-Being
Could what's on your plate influence not only your digestion but also how you feel? We've all experienced it. A stressful day leaves us with an upset stomach, digestive discomfort, or that familiar feeling of butterflies in our belly. But the relationship between our digestive system and our brain is far more complex than we once understood. Scientists increasingly recognize that the gut and brain communicate through an intricate network involving the nervous system, hormones

Joyce Kurisko
5 days ago7 min read


Smile Before You Lift: What an Olympic Champion Can Teach Us About Facing Hard Things
Watch Olympic weightlifter Olivia Reeves walk onto the platform and you may notice something unusual: she smiles. Not just after the lift, when the weight is safely overhead and the crowd erupts. She can smile before attempting a weight that would seem almost unimaginable to most of us. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Reeves won gold for the United States in the women's 71-kilogram competition. Yet one of the most intriguing things about watching her compete isn't simply her extr

Joyce Kurisko
Sep 284 min read


The Italian Grandmother Lifestyle: Why Nonnamaxxing Might Be the Key to Aging Well
Discover the Italian grandmother lifestyle behind Nonnamaxxing—seasonal eating, daily walks, and purpose-driven living for healthier, longer aging.

Joyce Kurisko
Apr 113 min read


Dancing My Way Back: How Movement Rebuilt My Brain After TBI
What if exercise could rebuild your brain? After a traumatic brain injury, I discovered that dance does more than improve fitness — it strengthens memory, increases brain volume, and may even protect against dementia. This is the science — and the story — of how movement became medicine.

Judith Driscoll, MS, LMFT
Apr 63 min read


What I Wish Providers Understood About Long‑Term Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury
What happens after the first year of a traumatic brain injury? One woman shares what providers often overlook about long-term recovery, brain health, and aging.

Judith Driscoll, MS, LMFT
Mar 174 min read


When the Body Heals First: Emotional Release as a Stage of Recovery
Physical recovery can create space for long-suppressed emotions to rise. Emotional healing is not a setback — it’s often a sign that deeper restoration is underway.

Judith Driscoll, MS, LMFT
Mar 34 min read
