From Survivor to Thriver LLC

11/15/2025

November is a time to focus on men’s health. How can you get involved? Bring up important health topics with your friends and family members — heart health, preventive prostate cancer screenings, mental health. No topic should be taboo and by talking about them or even just checking on a friend to ask how they’re doing, we peel back the layers and help ensure all men get the care they need. Movember Foundation says, “Mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – we’re taking them all on.” Let’s join Movember and other movements and make ourselves, our friends, our families, our coworkers, and our communities healthier. Look at your own reflection and really see what is there — appreciate yourself and what you contribute, and work on yourself to be an even better, more fulfilled version of you. Schedule that annual physical, that colonoscopy, that therapy appointment. You’ve got this and we’ve got your back. ***deprevention

11/14/2025

Breaking stigmas. That’s what chef Gail Simmons is doing. She feels that “food doesn’t just nourish — it connects, heals, and gives us the courage to talk about what matters most.” Thanks for sharing this story.

“I’ve always believed that coming to the table and sharing a meal is at the core of the human condition.”

11/13/2025

On World Kindness Day and every day, lead with kindness to yourself and others. Smile more, hug more, take those moments to say “thank you” or give someone a genuine compliment. This article notes that scientific studies show kindness “can even help your immune system, reduce stress, give you energy and it can also be good for your heart.”

People are set to celebrate acts of kindness on 13 November as part of World Kindness Day, we want to know how you show kindness to others.

11/09/2025

Kindness is more magical than you might think. You can easily brighten someone’s day by sharing a smile or a kind word, which can also improve your mood. Feel-good brain chemicals and other hormones are released, resulting in enhanced overall wellbeing. So, spend an extra moment holding the elevator for a stranger, saying something kind, or perhaps saying almost exactly what you had planned to, but in a nicer way. Science suggests that we practice kindness often…several times each day. Read more: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/science-of-kindness.html. Your body, mind, and blood pressure will thank you.

10/28/2025

Sometimes you want to cut to the chase, but taking it slow can be beneficial. Maybe you’ll learn more if you don’t rush it. Take each change slowly and deliberately, notice the differences. Truly and fully see the “before” and “after” of every situation, every season. Appreciating the nuances can help you grow and keep moving forward.

10/19/2025

Take steps and make choices so you can be at your best. Are you in survival mode? There are ways to help yourself recognize and then move on from that.

Survival mode arises as a result of great stress and it’s all too common in modern-day life. Here, we explain what it is and what to do about survival mode.

10/10/2025

On we encourage you to take care of yourself. By being at your best, you can love yourself and others. “Self care is how you take your power back,” says Lalah Delia.

10/01/2025

It’s hard to capture the perfect image of all those fall colors…and even harder to capture the feelings you had while you were standing there. Take photos to remind you and also try these steps to embed memories into your body:
- Stop and look around. Take a slow, long look at everything…the branches, leaves, sky.
- Smell the crisp air. Inhale slowly through your nose.
- Listen to the leaves rustling in the breeze.
- Touch a leaf. Pick one up off the ground and feel it crack and crumble between your fingers.
Notice the beauty all around you: the scenery, the people in your presence, the way you feel. This helps cement those memories and those feelings into your body and your mind so you can enjoy them again and again.

09/29/2025

Free webinar on Oct. 15th, hosted by McLean Hospital’s mental health experts. Sign up here: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/webinar-parent-guide-sperling?hsCtaTracking=234b4315-3018-43e1-ab23-59bad9987772%7Cf9400bf3-94d6-428c-ac7f-d004ef2aebc7. Help kids and .

09/25/2025

Which small wins are you celebrating this week? Make sure you stop and acknowledge your accomplishments, big and small, to keep yourself motivated! Psychology Today notes that these celebrations boost self-efficacy and self-esteem and prevent you from experiencing chronic stress and burning out. So, yes, take a moment to pat yourself on the back and smile! ***deprevention

09/19/2025

Changing skies, changing seasons. Is now a good time for you to make some changes? Sometimes it is hard to broaden our scope or shift our focus. But it allows for growth and expansion. Try to think big then act small. Look to the horizon then look inwards. With endless possibilities there are so many things you could tackle, but try choosing just one or two that could really make a difference for you and your mental health. Embrace change. Prioritize hope and happiness. You’re in control.

09/09/2025

Give yourself grace. You are doing your best and every day is different. Ask for help if you need it. Even if you aren’t sure what you need, try inviting a friend to sit and have a cup of coffee with you, calling your mom or dad, setting an appointment with your therapist, taking a yoga class, or visiting the dog park and petting all the dogs. Healing comes with each conversation and with every step you take.