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The Science of Emotions: Why Your Feelings Are More Than “Just in Your Head”
Emotions aren’t just “in your head” — they are powerful, whole-body experiences that shape your health, behavior, and resilience. Groundbreaking research, from Dr. Candace Pert’s Molecules of Emotion to modern neuroscience, reveals how feelings are carried by chemical messengers throughout the body, influencing everything from immunity to decision-making. In this article, we’ll explore the science of emotions and why understanding this connection is the key to deeper healing.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Sep 304 min read


We Cannot Separate Mental Health from Physical and Spiritual Wellness
Your mental health is deeply connected to your body and spirit. Here’s why true healing happens when we care for all three.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Sep 252 min read


The Mind-Body Revolution: Why Psychosomatic Healing is the Future of Mental Health
How understanding the body's role in emotional healing is transforming client outcomes I've witnessed firsthand how addressing emotions...

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Sep 233 min read


The Hidden Connection: How Unprocessed Emotions Manifest as Chronic Pain
Chronic pain often hides more than physical injury—it can be the body’s way of holding on to unprocessed emotions. From tension and inflammation to persistent aches, emotional wounds that haven’t been acknowledged may be at work. In this article, you’ll learn to notice these signals, create emotional safety, and begin healing from the inside out.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Sep 45 min read


Understanding the Link Between Your Emotional and Physical Health
Your emotional health and physical well-being aren’t separate—they influence each other in powerful ways. Stress, trauma, or unresolved feelings can cause physical symptoms, while ongoing illnesses or discomfort can strain your emotional resilience. This article guides you into understanding that connection and offers practical steps to strengthen both your mind and body.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Aug 224 min read


Can Being Too Nice Make You Sick?
When we constantly put others first, silence our anger, or avoid conflict, it may feel like kindness—but long-term, it can strain our bodies. Chronic stress from emotional self-abandonment doesn’t just live in our minds; it impacts hormones, immunity, and inflammation. This article uncovers how ‘being too nice’ affects physical health and guides you in reclaiming your boundaries for true healing.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Mar 223 min read


The Gallbladder-Indecision Connection: 3 Powerful Tools for Clarity and Confidence
Many of us struggle with indecision, frustration, or an inner tension that seems to cloud every choice—yet rarely do we consider that our gallbladder might be involved. In traditional Chinese medicine, the gallbladder is linked with emotions like anger, resentment, and indecisiveness. In this post, you’ll uncover three practical tools—acupressure, diet, and emotional release—to support your gallbladder, release stuck energy, and make decisions with renewed clarity and confide

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Mar 133 min read


The Mind-Body Connection: Healing Unresolved Emotions for Physical Wellness
Our emotions don’t just live in our minds—they become stored in our tissues, energy channels, and bodies, causing symptoms when left unhealed. In this article, you’ll explore how ancient wisdom from Chinese Medicine and modern holistic practice reveal that true physical healing often lies hidden in our emotional roots. Dive into how understanding meridians, recognizing emotional patterns, and embracing body-aware practices can lead you toward profound wellness and freedom.

Laurie Nessland, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Feb 287 min read
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