Stress Relief for the Holidays with MitoAction

The holidays have arrived, and some of us may be feeling a range of emotions, and most likely, some level of stress, especially since we're still amid this global pandemic. I had the pleasure to be invited to present for the monthly Mito Expert Series a couple of weeks ago to discuss accessible ways to relieve stress during the holidays. MitoAction provides support, education, outreach, advocacy, and research support for those affected by mitochondrial disease.

During the presentation, I provided concrete tips to help cope with the stress of the holidays. It was so well received, I decided to write this blog as it may be helpful for others to manage stress during this chaotic time of year. At the end of this blog post, I've also provided links to my talk's audio and video recordings. I urge you to check it out as you might find new ways of reducing stress during the holidays.

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When Doctors Don't Listen

I went home empty-handed, beyond exhausted, and worried something serious might happen before I could see my doctor. I was shocked by how eerily similar the two events were. Medical gaslighting has been traumatizing and triggering and costing me a fortune in therapy.

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Strength in The Present - Accessible Yoga Series

The deeper I go into teaching accessible yoga and other wellness modalities, the more I realize trauma is pervasive and needs to be respected. Trauma is a universal and common reality of being human. This is intensified during this global pandemic, enveloping us in collective grief. I realized I needed and wanted more trauma-sensitive training to equip myself better to hold space for those affected by trauma. I am honoured to graduate from Shayla’s Your Movement Therapy Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training (TI-YTT).

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