Linda M. Rio, MA, MFT

Linda M. Rio, MA, MFT Marriage and Family Therapy(MFT): Individual, couples/marital therapy, adolescents, families: AAMFT

"The Hormone Factor in Mental Health: Bridging the Mind-body Gap", is edited by Linda Rio, with chapter contributions by her as well as some of the world's top specialists in the fields of endocrinology, neuroendocrine neurosurgery, family therapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and patient advocacy.

This is such an important issue in today’s practice of medicine in the US! And, although Dr Blevins here talks about pit...
04/06/2026

This is such an important issue in today’s practice of medicine in the US! And, although Dr Blevins here talks about pituitary endocrinology, this affects all aspects of medical care.

Get the latest news from Pituitary World News, a non-profit organization that seeks to increase awareness and reduce the number of undiagnosed and misdiagnosed people with a debilitating pituitary disease. PWN publishes regular blog posts and podcasts on pituitary diseases and treatments with the wo...

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03/14/2026

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We’ve all been there—caught up in the race to appear strong, to hold everything together, and to carry the weight of the world without showing cracks. But in the process of trying to be strong, we often forget to live, to find joy in the small things, and to take care of our hearts. We get so busy holding up the facade of strength that we lose sight of what truly matters: our happiness.

It’s okay to let down your guard and embrace vulnerability. Strength doesn’t always mean toughing it out alone; it can also mean allowing ourselves the space to heal, to rest, and to feel. Science shows that stress and anxiety weigh heavily on our minds and bodies, and true resilience comes from finding balance. Sometimes, the strongest thing we can do is to simply stop, breathe, and allow ourselves to feel at peace.

When was the last time you allowed yourself to truly rest and experience joy? What would it look like to put down the weight you’ve been carrying for just a moment? 💫🌻

As Ramadan begins, and the Christian season of Lent also starts, this message, I believe, can apply to everyone of all o...
02/19/2026

As Ramadan begins, and the Christian season of Lent also starts, this message, I believe, can apply to everyone of all or no faith.

Pope Leo XIV offers a practical Lenten message for Christians everywhere:

“I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves.

"Instead, let us strive to measure our words and cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in political debates, in the media and in Christian communities. In this way, words of hatred will give way to words of hope and peace.”

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"The Hormone Factor in Mental Health: Bridging the Mind-body Gap", is edited by Linda Rio, with chapter contributions by her as well as some of the world's top specialists in the fields of endocrinology, neuroendocrine neurosurgery, family therapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and patient advocacy.