Spiral Pathways

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

Recent local Homelessness Awareness Walk & Rally in Morrisville, VT. Such an important issue - getting worse in this political climate with such upside down values forcing resources away from what is needed.

02/06/2026

According to psychology, music affects the brain far beyond entertainment. Psychologist says for many people with ADHD, electronic dance music works as a form of nervous system regulation rather than background sound. This is rooted in how ADHD brains process stimulation, rhythm, and dopamine.

Psychologist explains that ADHD is linked to lower baseline dopamine levels, which affects focus, motivation, and emotional regulation. According to psychology research, fast, repetitive beats and predictable drops in EDM stimulate dopamine release in a steady way. This helps the brain maintain engagement instead of drifting or shutting down.

Neuroscience shows that rhythmic music can synchronize neural firing, a process known as neural entrainment. Psychologist says this synchronization helps ADHD brains organize attention and reduce internal chaos. The consistent tempo gives the brain something stable to lock onto, which improves task initiation and sustained focus.

According to psychology, EDM also reduces cognitive noise. For many with ADHD, silence is overstimulating because the mind fills the gap with intrusive thoughts. Music provides structured stimulation that quiets mental overload.

Psychologist says this is why EDM is often used during studying, working, or emotional regulation. It is not distraction. It is self regulation.

Psychology shows that effective coping tools often look unconventional from the outside. For ADHD brains, EDM is not about taste. It is about chemistry, rhythm, and balance. When the brain gets what it needs, function improves naturally.

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

See yourself through a kind and empowered lens 💝

02/05/2026

Beautiful!

02/03/2026

Sobriety & Recovery

We use a lot of different language in the recovery world. Two words you may hear often are sobriety and recovery.

💔 Sobriety is often about what you stop: substances, behaviors, numbing.

❤️‍🩹 Recovery is about what you start: honesty, connection, coping, purpose, and self-trust.

For many people, sobriety is a first step toward recovery.

Recovery looks different for everyone.

What has recovery meant to you?

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Good info

02/01/2026