Tag: mental health

Episode #44: You Are Not Alone

Written by Cheryl on . Posted in Femininja Podcast.

Nikki Brooker is a teacher, educator, mom of three teenagers, and the founder of a non-profit called YANAM2M, which has become her soul endeavor, and an organization she is passionate about. YANAM2M came about in 2016 when, in the span of just three months, two moms living in her community took their own lives along with the lives of their young children. In the midst of the shock and heartbreak, while the community grieved and asked how this could possibly happen, Nikki took action to find a solution to insure that this would never happen to another mom and another family again. Download this episode to learn how Nikki created a place where moms could feel safe, accepted, supported and valued. Hear the many success stories and lives that have been changed, family bonds that have been strengthened,...

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Winter Is Coming

Written by Cheryl on . Posted in Fit Tips.

Oh boy. Winter is coming, and yesterday’s snow storm is a harsh reminder that the cold weather, short days, and long, dark nights are right around the corner. Which makes it tough to stay motivated and on top of our game–the fitness game, that is. After all, who feels like leaving the house to work out at the gym or go to your favorite exercise class of choice? And don’t even get me started about going to an indoor pool for a swim. Brrrrrrrr!  So, what’s a person to do? Here’s the good news–you don’t have to leave the house to stay on track with an exercise program. Here are a few simple solutions and ideas to help keep you fit and healthy, no matter what the weather. 1). Get on the ball. If you don’t have one yet, get a large exercise ball. If...

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Karma Cooties Can Really Bug You

Written by Cheryl on . Posted in Cheryl's View.

Karma cooties can be a real threat to our health and well-being. We all get exposed to them every now and then, and they can be very infectious. And contagious. However, just like we can protect ourselves during cold and flu season, there are precautions we can take from being susceptible to the little buggers. And the first step is knowing that they exist so you can avoid them. The first time I heard about karma cooties was about 20 years ago from a friend who was a massage therapist. She told me she had a client that she had to cut loose (in other words, she fired her) because her karma cooties were so bad. “Karma Cooties,” I responded in confusion, “What are those?”   She explained that we all experience hurts and transgressions in life. You got that right. After...

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