Nurtured Soul Counseling and Wellness

03/20/2026

This is a celebration of joy and freedom in a true champion! Thank you, Alysa, for being an example of an empowered, well-nourished athlete in an appearance-focused sport!

“No one's going to starve me or tell me what I can and can't eat.” 👏🏾 That was US figure skater Alysa Liu’s #1 rule for returning to the sport she loved — but left after being pushed too hard for too long.

Alysa started skating when she was five.

By 12, she landed a triple axel in competition — becoming the first American woman to do so in an international competition.

By 16, she was a two-time U.S. national champion and competed for Team USA at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

And then she walked away.

She hiked. Journaled. Went to college. Until finally, she decided to return to the rink. This time, on HER terms.

And look at her now!

She’s an Olympic gold medalist — and an inspiration to millions still struggling in silence while striving for “perfection.”

One in 10 people has an eating disorder. Just one of every 4 gets help.

Grateful that Alysa is using her platform to speak out 📣

📸: Team USA

02/27/2026

When eating disorder urges hit, try grounding first. 🌿
Here are simple techniques you can use anywhere:
👀 Name 5 things you can see
🖐️ Notice 4 things you can feel
👂 Listen for 3 sounds
👃 Identify 2 smells
👅 Focus on 1 taste
Or try:
🫁 Box breathing (inhale 4 — hold 4 — exhale 4 — hold 4)
🧊 Hold something cold
🦶 Press your feet firmly into the floor
🎧 Listen to calming sounds
These tools don’t erase urges — but they can reduce intensity and give you a moment of choice. And that moment can change everything.
✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Support is part of recovery.
👉 Read the full blog for more grounding tools and support resources.
🔗 Link in bio / comments on IG and below for Facebook

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/nedaw-and-grounding

01/24/2026

Mary Ann Green, licensed therapist, registered dietitian, and founder of Nurtured Soul Counseling and Wellness, has just published a new blog exploring the benefits and potential risks of GLP-1s.

GLP-1s are everywhere right now—but there’s more to the story. In this post, Mary Ann breaks down:�✔️ the potential benefits�✔️ the possible risks�✔️ what isn’t always talked about
If you’re considering GLP-1s—or simply want to stay informed—this one’s worth the read.�🔗 Link in bio on IG and below for Facebook.
https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/glp-1s-appetite-suppression-and-midlife-women-what-happens-when-hunger-disappears. HealthScience MedicalLiteracy

09/22/2025

This week, in our new blog written by our founder and leading practitioner, Mary Ann Green, we confront a moment that shook the nation — a politically motivated act of violence that David French described as “a bullet aimed straight at the idea of the American Experiment.”

In the blog, we explore how such acts of violence not only attack democratic ideals like civil discourse and healthy debate, but also deeply affect the collective psyche of a society that is already strained.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox offered a sobering reminder:
“We are not wired as human beings… to process those types of violent imagery. This is not good for us.”
Mary Ann discusses the personal and societal consequences of being exposed to graphic violence — especially in an age where such footage is instantly shared across the internet, often without consent. Research shows these images can trigger PTSD-like symptoms and, in some cases, even desensitize us to brutality. Mary Ann offers helpful tools and insight on how to help heal these symptoms.

How do we, as people of faith, respond in the face of trauma, polarization, and public grief? How do we hold fast to our values when the world feels like it’s unraveling?

To read Mary Ann’s blog, please copy and paste the link or go to the bio on IG to access the blog. If on Facebook, simply click below.
https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/the-charlie-kirk-assassination-secondary-trauma-and-spiritual-divisiveness
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07/15/2025

Summer Can Increase Exposure a new blog by Emily Kerlin

Excerpt:
To say that my childhood summer experiences were very different than kids in this generation, would be an understatement.

Today, kids have access to much more information, whether that’s the most viral TikTok dance or the most recent news headlines. Summertime only increases their exposure as boredom leads to online searches, online challenges and hearing adult conversations regarding current events that can be scary or disturbing, or worse, witnessing these events unfold on live TV. Not saying all things digital are bad, kids can connect with their friends and family in ways that I could not at their age, which can be really sweet to watch. On the other hand, that same device that provides connection also allows them to be exposed to dangers I could never have fathomed at that age, without allowing adults the ability to prepare or shield them. Disastrous floods, school shootings, church shootings, etc. Heavy things for adults to process much less our kids:

It is important to acknowledge the reality around us right now rather than distract from it.

If you are wondering how to talk to your kids about the heavy things in the news or the dangers around them and still assure them so they can enjoy their surroundings, this blog is for you! Please click the link in the IG bio or below if on Facebook.

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/summer-can-increase-exposure

06/15/2025

It is Father’s Day today. This may be just another day to some, to others it may be reason to celebrate, for some to grieve, others to process complex emotions. It is important to us at Nurtured Soul Counseling and Wellness to let you know that you are not alone what ever you are feeling or experiencing today. We created a new blog in honor of Father’s Day where every member of our team shared what Father’s Day means to them on a deeply personal, transparent level.

Please click the link in the bio on IG or below on Facebook and share with others who might relate.

We wish all of the wonderful father’s out there a Happy Father’s Day today. We honor you.

Excerpts

Mary Ann Green:
My rip current moment was Father’s Day of last year. While this was one of those firsts that I expected to be hard, the emotion hit me with more intensity because I had not given my grief enough space in the previous months …

Emily Kerlin:
Father’s Day is when I reflect on my relationship with my father and make sure I honor him for all that he has done for me. The way I do that is by sending a card and small gift and telling him thank you for all that he has done for me …

Madison Gentry:
As I face the first Father’s Day without my dad, the day now holds a deeper complexity than ever before. Our history has been far from smooth, filled with highs and lows, unmet expectations, and moments of both disappointment and connection. Despite our struggles, as his illness progressed this past year, we were able to mend many of our wounds and find peace in our relationship. I guess caring for a person does that to you …

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/what-fathers-day-means-to-me

05/10/2025

Mother’s Day (from a single mother’s perspective) Blog Excerpt:
I never had some grand idea of what a Mother’s Day should be like. I know some women receive gifts, some are taken out to a nice lunch or dinner, some get breakfast in bed.
I think most moms just want to feel appreciated. Maybe a little extra help around the house on Mother’s Day, a card in the mail from their son or daughter who live out of town, a phone call or a text … Words are really powerful, and it doesn’t take much to tell someone you love them, appreciate and value them, and that means so much! Isn’t that what we all want anyway?

For me personally, I was asked if I was going to do anything for Mother’s Day recently and I said “No, it’s just like any other day “… See, I’m a single mom.

New blog up by Cherie Oakley click the link below or in the bio on IG

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/mothers-day-from-a-single-mothers-perspective-cherie-bebout-oakley

05/06/2025

We are so excited to announce our newest practitioner Madison Gentry, to our team. Madison is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is experienced in counseling adult individuals, couples and group therapy. Her services with us will include but not limited to: any form of trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, attachment issues, psychosis, addiction, self-worth issues, spirituality and faith, grief, life transitions and adult children of dysfunctional family systems. She is trained in EMDR.
MADISON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING INSURANCE and taking new clients! For more information or to book an appointment please click the link below or in the bio if on IG.
Welcome Madison!

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/staff/madison-gentry-lpc-mhsp-

03/26/2025

The world needs more Elmo and Brene Brown! Give a shout out if you agree!

03/12/2025

I don’t think anyone would argue waiting is hard, frustrating and sometimes down right depressing. No, waiting is not easy, but it is essential.

It’s during the seasons of “waiting” that bring so much growth, healing and personal discovery.

If you find yourself in a season of waiting and feel stuck in the in between in life, you will definitely want to read our practitioner, Emily Kerlin’s new blog, “Waiting”
Copy and paste or click the link below, or if on IG go to our bio section to check it out!

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/waiting

Do you find that waiting gets easier over time? Yes or No? Take our poll! We’d love to hear from you

02/14/2025

Since February tends to get this reputation of being the month about love and relationships, I thought I would share two things that can help us strengthen our relationships. As a disclaimer, this is not just for romantic relationships; these tools apply to all relationships in our life!

Check out new blog

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/tis-the-season-of-love-relationships-and-conflicts-

May you show love, feel love and receive today and everyday ♥️

12/19/2024

Recently our very own founder and leading practitioner, Mary Ann Green had the honor of speaking at the IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) Nashville Gala. Mary Ann’s presentation was on one of her specialties, the Enneagram. That’s right, not only is Mary Ann a licensed and seasoned general practitioner as well as a nutritional counselor specializing in disordered eating, but she is also an Enneagram coach! She has successfully been able to navigate how using the Enneagram can help satisfy the hunger connection with those who suffer with any type of ED. Contact us today if you are interested in booking her for a presentation or if you are interested in learning more about working with her as an Enneagram coach. Thank you for this opportunity!