Wellness Hub

07/24/2025

Be gentle with yourself.
In a world that demands so much, it’s essential that you keep minding your heart, your thoughts, and your energy.

Don’t rush your healing.
Don’t measure your worth by your productivity.
And don’t forget, your peace of mind is sacred.

The way you speak to yourself matters.
The way you care for your inner world shapes everything.

So slow down when you need to.
Rest without guilt.
Honor your needs.

You deserve the same compassion you so freely give to others.
Protect your peace, it’s where your strength begin.

~ 'Be Gentle With Yourself' by Spirit of a Hippie

~ Art by Mia Charro

07/20/2025

A wish for the week ahead ♥️ ~ Nanea

07/16/2025

07/07/2025

Oldie but goodie-thanks Chloe!

07/03/2025

Lately, have you found yourself sleeping less or snaking more???Intense stress, acute trauma, and collective grief disrupts the autonomic nervous system. When we are chronically anxious about safety or uncertainty:

The amygdala (fear center) becomes overactive.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis stays activated.
This leads to elevated cortisol and adrenaline throughout the day and night.
🔁 Instead of winding down at night, your body thinks it’s preparing for danger.
This overrides the natural melatonin release that signals your body to rest.
🌙 2. Melatonin Suppression and Insomnia

High cortisol and mental rumination interfere with:

Melatonin production (the sleep hormone)
Onset of sleep (falling asleep)
Sleep maintenance (staying asleep without nightmares or waking early)
If your body perceives you’re in danger (even from watching or thinking about war coverage), it delays or prevents melatonin release, disrupting your ability to sleep naturally.

🧠 3. Nighttime Anxiety and Thought Loops

War-related anxiety often worsens at night when:

You’re no longer distracted by tasks
The brain naturally reviews the day’s stressors
Subconscious fears or trauma surface
This results in:

Intrusive thoughts
Panic attacks or heart racing in bed
Nightmares or flashbacks (especially in people with PTSD)
⏰ 4. Circadian Rhythm Desynchronization

Chronic stress or anxiety can shift your biological clock, leading to:

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: Feeling alert at night, sleepy in the morning
Fragmented sleep: Multiple awakenings
Daytime fatigue and cognitive fog
Disrupted hormone cycles, digestion, and immunity

06/20/2025

Happy Friday! 💜☕️

06/09/2025

I continue to share free online breathwork class on Tuesday eves, email me lchurchill@mac.com if you want to be added to the list I use to share the link. 🙏