Restoration Wellness, LLC

07/21/2025

Designed by psychologists, powered by dopamine, and disguised as “just one more level”—video games aren’t playing around. They are literally built by psychologists to keep you stuck in pixelated purgatory while your real life collects dust. If your real-life goals are AFK (away from keyboard), it is time to unplug....

Designed by psychologists, powered by dopamine, and disguised as “just one more level”—video games aren’t playing around. They are literally built by psychologists to keep you stuck in pixelated pu…

07/13/2025

"Your child is not trying to give you a hard time, your child is having a hard time." Regulation comes before education, because a dysregulated brain cannot learn, no matter how cute the bulletin board is. If we stop reacting to behavior and start responding to needs, we won't just change a child's day. We will change their trajectory....

“Your child is not trying to give you a hard time, your child is having a hard time.” Regulation comes before education, because a dysregulated brain cannot learn, no matter how cute th…

07/11/2025

I blamed perimenopause, my mattress, and possibly demons, turns out it was melatonin turning my bed into a human Crock-Pot. Who knew one tiny chewable could have me sweating like I was hosting a fever dream bake-off!...

I blamed perimenopause, my mattress, and possibly demons, turns out it was melatonin turning my bed into a human Crock-Pot. Who knew one tiny chewable could have me sweating like I was hosting a fe…

07/08/2025

What do you get when you mix a sideways saddle, a weed-loving horse with zero trail manners, and a mom with MS who decided to ride anyway? One unforgettable family adventure, a cookie-fueled cooldown, and enough laughter to count as cardio. Spoiler: grace showed up… right between the ditches....

What do you get when you mix a sideways saddle, a weed-loving horse with zero trail manners, and a mom with MS who decided to ride anyway? One unforgettable family adventure, a cookie-fueled cooldo…

07/04/2025

Ready to celebrate your freedom with more than just fireworks and hot dogs? This cheeky deep-dive connects the dots between bald eagles, gut-healing lemon water, faith-fueled liberty, and the weird (and surprisingly wise) health hacks of America’s founding days. Spoiler: Ben Franklin wanted a turkey, and your lungs hate fireworks. Let’s talk real independence from toxins, trauma, and tiny thinking....

Ready to celebrate your freedom with more than just fireworks and hot dogs? This cheeky deep-dive connects the dots between bald eagles, gut-healing lemon water, faith-fueled liberty, and the weird…

07/01/2025

I’ve broken up with Facebook—don’t worry, it’s not you, it’s the algorithm. Come find me on my website where the vibes are better, the content’s richer, and I actually see, you!!...

I’ve broken up with Facebook—don’t worry, it’s not you, it’s the algorithm. Come find me on my website where the vibes are better, the content’s richer, and I actually see, you!!

06/30/2025

Let us explore the deeper truth behind the phrase “I don’t have time,” revealing it as a reflection of our true priorities—and the pain it causes when others make us feel like we’re not one of them. With honesty, grace, and biblical perspective, it offers insight and healing for those wrestling with being deprioritized by the people we love....

Let us explore the deeper truth behind the phrase “I don’t have time,” revealing it as a reflection of our true priorities—and the pain it causes when others make us feel like we’re not one of them…

06/24/2025

Salt was once worth its weight in gold. Roman soldiers were paid in it (“salary” literally comes from sal), and it was essential in biblical covenants and offerings. It was a symbol of preservation, purity, and permanence. But today? Salt’s reputation has been processed right along with the table variety that shows up in fast food and hospital meals.

“Can that which is tasteless be eaten without salt,    or is there any taste in the juice of the mallow?” Job 6:6 The mallow, most likely a type of salt bush, Atripl…

06/15/2025

To the Men Who Stay

Here’s to the husbands who show up.
Not just at work, not just at church, but at the kitchen sink, in the midnight hour, and during the hard conversations.

Here’s to the dads who don't just throw a ball but throw down in prayer when their families need heaven to move.
Who trade personal comfort for family covering.
Who know their strength isn’t in silence, but in presence.

Not perfect. Not polished.
But present.
Steady.
Tried and true.

If you’re that man — or you’re learning to be — thank you.
We see you.
Your family feels you.
And heaven honors you.

Happy Father’s Day to the men who lead with love and live with loyalty. You are the quiet heroes of the home.

06/11/2025

When was the last time you slowed down enough to just color?

Coloring isn't just kid stuff — it's a surprisingly powerful wellness tool for all ages. Here are the top benefits of coloring, whether you’re using it with clients, kiddos, or sneaking in a little self-care:

Top Benefits of Coloring

🧠 1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Coloring calms the amygdala (the brain’s fear center) and activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the one responsible for rest and digest. It’s basically a nervous system “hug.”

🖐️ 2. Improves Fine Motor Skills

Holding crayons or pencils and staying in the lines? That’s coordination and dexterity training — especially great for kids, those recovering from injuries, or individuals with neurological disorders.

🧘 3. Encourages Mindfulness

Coloring pulls you into the present moment. No doom scrolling, no to-do lists — just you, the paper, and the next color. Hello, meditation in disguise.

🎨 4. Boosts Creativity

Even when you're coloring someone else’s art, your brain gets creative deciding what to use, what to blend, and what to make your own. Bonus: It gently unlocks emotional expression.

❤️ 5. Enhances Emotional Regulation

Coloring provides a non-verbal outlet to release frustration, grief, anxiety, or even joy. It’s safe, soothing, and great for emotional processing (especially helpful for neurodivergent kids and adults).

😌 6. Promotes Better Sleep

Step away from the screens and grab some colored pencils in the evening. It winds the brain down naturally — ideal for insomnia or overactive minds.

👩‍👧 7. Encourages Connection

Group coloring with a caregiver, friend, or therapist opens space for talking, bonding, or even shared silence. It's sneaky therapeutic magic.

🧠 8. Supports Neuroplasticity

Coloring activates different brain regions (visual, motor, and cognitive), which helps maintain and build new neural connections — especially helpful for those with cognitive decline or developmental delays.

My advice, take a break and color! I provided a coloring sheet to save you some time! Feel free to send me a message to send you the PDF to print them all off!

"If you're on a healing journey and want more insights like this, hit subscribe. I am here, walking it with you." - Melanie Long-Azary CHHP

06/10/2025

🚨 Car Accidents Are on the Rise in the Treasure Valley 🚨
What You Don’t Know Might Cost a Life.

Over the past few years, Boise and surrounding areas have seen a sharp increase in car accidents and traffic-related fatalities. In fact:

📊 Idaho hit a 20-year high in traffic deaths in 2023, with 277 lives lost statewide, and Ada County alone reported 31 fatalities.

📈 Early data from 2024 shows this trend is continuing upward.

This isn’t just a number on a chart. These are parents, teens, cyclists, and pedestrians—our neighbors—whose lives have been tragically cut short.

Why the spike?

• Distracted and impaired driving
• Speeding in high-traffic corridors
• Strong emotions and getting behind the wheel, these emotions number one start with impatience. SLOW DOWN!!!! In all areas of your life!
• Nighttime crashes, especially involving younger drivers
• Dangerous winter road conditions and poor visibility

What can you do?
✅ Stay alert and avoid phone use behind the wheel
✅ Slow down, especially during rush hour or bad weather
✅ Talk to your teens about driving safely and sober
✅ Support community efforts like Vision Zero Boise

Vision Zero Boise is a city-led initiative aimed at completely eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in Boise. It’s part of the broader international Vision Zero movement, which started in Sweden in the 1990s and has since been adopted by cities across the U.S.

Key Goals of Vision Zero Boise:

• Zero traffic deaths or serious injuries
• Safe streets for all road users — drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders
• Equity in transportation planning so vulnerable populations (like children, the elderly, and people with disabilities) are protected

How They Plan to Do It:

• Street redesigns that naturally slow down traffic (think: better crosswalks, traffic-calming measures, protected bike lanes)
• Data-driven enforcement and engineering — using crash data to fix high-risk areas
• Education campaigns to shift public behavior (like driving sober and distraction-free)
• Community engagement to ensure policies serve everyone, not just drivers

Boise committed to Vision Zero in 2019, joining a growing list of U.S. cities trying to flip the script on preventable road deaths.

In short: it's not just a plan — it’s a mindset shift that says no death is acceptable. You don't “accept” a death-by-road design flaw. You fix it.

Let’s stop normalizing reckless driving. Awareness is step one.
Action is step two.

Share this post, save a life.

Posted by Restoration Wellness LLC

"Because your nervous system deserves peace on and off the road." Melanie, Owner/Practitioner

06/09/2025

Kids Bowl Free is available in our local area at Emerald Lanes Boise

👇 Get signed up here 👇
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Available June 9 - Aug 29

🎥 We also have Family Movie tickets still available, just click on the QR code to snag your family passes today, they can be hand delivered today!