Motherhood is a journey unlike any other. From the moment a child is conceived, a mother’s life is forever changed. […]
Read moreIS THIS REALLY WHAT COUNTS?
This month, I’m reflecting on how a culmination of small shifts have created BIG leaps for me. With May zooming […]
Read moreImprove Your Mental Health (& Life) By Becoming Self Aware (Solo)
As we start enter into May, designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, Matana reflects on four years of Hope to Recharge and celebrates walking alongside mental health warriors. She shares how she balances work and passions and lessons learned at the happiness Study Academy retreat in Lake Como, Italy and traveling through Switzerland. Offering practical tips for today and tomorrow as well as the importance of flexibility in mental health support by discovering Switzerland and how the power of manifestation in travel and life can help find gratitude in hectic seasons. She discussed the different styles of mental health support offered by a therapist vs. coach and insights gleaned from the positive psychology of Tal Ben-Shahar, that discuss the strategies for a happier and more fulfilling life.
Getting Unstuck: Live with More Mindfulness & Purpose (Dr. Leah Katz)
Having a strained relationship with religion is not new for a lot of people, especially those that come from an Orthodox background. In this episode, Matana and Dr. Leah Katz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teenagers and adults, talks with us about the role of mindfulness in breaking free from the traditions and expectations that keep us from living an authentic life and the journey towards living your authentic self and dealing with the obstacles that come with it. They also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, and how mindfulness helps in redefining our approach to religion, traditional beliefs, and God.
The HOW behind what it takes to truly HEAL – Part 4
Delving deep into the corridors of pain and hurt is no humble journey. In fact, it takes every ounce of […]
Read moreThe HOW behind what it takes to truly HEAL – Part 3
In last week’s journey inwards (click here to read), we spoke about wearing the lens of compassion and kindness, before […]
Read moreThe HOW behind what it takes to truly HEAL – Part 2
We each have corridors within us which we don’t simply want to open and walk through. Within these corridors, we […]
Read moreThe HOW behind what it takes to truly HEAL – Part 1
You may have done all the reading on healing that exists out there, visited as many therapists as you’d like […]
Read moreTired of Negative people? Consider this..
Ever thought to yourself “This person is just too NEGATIVE for me to be around?” Surprise! I think we ALL […]
Read moreThe ONE Gift we’re ALL blessed with
Which lens are you currently viewing your life through? I just practiced mindfulness meditation in my backyard the other day […]
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