Flourish Wellness Collective, ICT

10/29/2025

We’ve been so moved by the support for our Resource Drive to help individuals and families impacted by the government shutdown — thank you to everyone who’s donated, shared, and shown up for our community. 💫

Because of YOUR generosity and the growing need, we’ve added more drop-off locations to make it easier to give!

📍 New Drop-Off Sites:

▪First Church of the Brethren, located at 1103 N. Jefferson (Shout out to Erin from Riverside Family Music for hosting this site!)
▪MVMT Fitness, located at 4608 W. Maple St, Suite 114 (Shoutout to Tiffany and her team at MVMT for hosting this site!)

🗓 Donations accepted through December 31!

We’re continuing to work closely with local community organizers and mobilizers to make sure every item donated goes where it will have the most impact.

This effort comes from some of our core values, collaboration and advocacy, and from recognizing the privilege and responsibility we have to give back. 💪

Thank you for being part of this effort — together, we’re making a real difference.

10/29/2025

🌟 Community Resource Drive — Supporting Those Impacted by the Government Shutdown 🌟

As part of our ongoing commitment to care for our community, Flourish Wellness Collective is launching a Resource Drive to support individuals and families in Wichita affected by the government shutdown.

🗓 Now through the end of the year, we’ll be collecting essential items and resources to help those experiencing financial strain during this time.

How you can help:
✅ Drop off donations at our West Wichita office located at 10209 W. Central Ave, Suite 1.
✅ Contribute items listed on the flyer
✅ Share this post to help spread the word!

Every small act of kindness adds up — together, we can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need. ❤️

For more details or to get involved, please contact Taryn Zweygardt, LSCSW, PMH-C at flourishwellnesscollectiveict@gmail.com

10/20/2025

🎉 We are thrilled to announce a new addition to Flourish Wellness Collective, therapist Samantha Applebaum, LSCSW! 🎉

Sam is passionate about supporting women and families. She is trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through PSI and focuses her work on the motherhood journey. In her practice, Sam has supported clients dealing with various issues that include depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, birth trauma, pregnancy, loss, foster care, adoption, and parenting. Sam approaches each client with warmth, a positive spirit, and an open space for growth and healing.

Sam earned her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in South Carolina and a combined Master of Arts and Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.

Sams sees clients, located anywhere in Kansas, via teletherapy through Simple Practice, a HIPPA secure platform.

Sam is currently in-network with the following insurance companies: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Sunflower, Healthy Blue, ProviDRs Care and United.

To learn more about Sam or to get connected with her to schedule an appointment, check her out on our website: https://www.flourish-ict.com/sam

09/28/2025

It’s not just “new mom worry.” Postpartum anxiety can look like: racing thoughts, needing constant reassurance, physical tension, intrusive “what if” fears. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone—and treatment works. You deserve support.

Share this with a new parent who might need to hear it.

09/26/2025

Your sexuality includes: how you connect, how you feel in your body, your identity, your pleasure, your sense of self. When we broaden the definition, we take away shame and make space for curiosity and healing.

We are here to support you in your curiosity.

09/24/2025

When most people picture depression, they imagine deep sadness or constant crying. But the truth is, depression doesn’t always look like that.

Sometimes depression shows up as:
😠 Irritability — snapping at loved ones or feeling easily frustrated.
😶 Numbness — struggling to feel joy or connection, like life is muted.
💻 Overworking — throwing yourself into tasks to avoid stillness.
🙅 Isolation — canceling plans, withdrawing, saying “I’m fine.”
😴 Physical symptoms — fatigue, sleep changes, or unexplained aches.

This is why depression is often misunderstood. On the outside, someone may look “functional” or even “fine,” while on the inside they’re fighting to get through the day.

If any of this feels familiar, you are not broken and you are not alone. Depression wears many disguises, but healing is possible — and support is available.

💙 You don’t have to go through this alone.

09/24/2025

We love finding ways to support the community we serve! ❤️

💛 Our Founding Sponsors 💛

When we walked into this empty space for the very first time, it was nothing more than walls and a big dream. We knew we wanted to create something special for Wichita families — but we also knew it would take a village to bring it to life.

That’s when these amazing local businesses stepped in. They didn’t just write their names on a sponsor wall. They believed in a vision that wasn’t even finished yet. They believed in us.

Because of them, Play & Party Co. became more than a play space. Their support allowed us to add the little touches, the big details, and the magic that make this place feel like home for so many families. Every laugh, every birthday party, every memory made inside these walls has their fingerprints on it.

We’ve always been about supporting local, and these sponsors are the perfect example of why it matters. They invested in families, community, and us. We highly encourage you to give them a follow, cheer them on, and keep them in mind when you need their services — because local businesses thrive when we show up for each other.

To our founding sponsors — thank you for being part of our story from the very beginning. Your faith turned an empty building into a space filled with joy, connection, and community. We will never forget that. 💛

Meaningful Life Foundation
Roofing Freund
Scheels
Gearhead Autoworks
Ali Schneider
Beige Beauty Salon
Wichita Window Art
Barista Blenz
Wichita By E.B.
Whiskey + Timber
Flourish Wellness Collective, ICT
MVMT Fitness
Little Ducklings Academy
logistics
AB Legal
Vu Events
ENG Homes
Royalty Containers Trucking LLC
Eleven Studio Salons
Full Throttle Digs
Beau Monde West Spa
Jake Olden
Impact Services
Sensory Salon ICT
Hope Mortgage Solutions

09/22/2025

When your nervous system is in fight, flight, or freeze, it’s almost impossible to connect. Your body is focused on survival, not intimacy — which means listening, being present, or feeling close can feel out of reach.

When your body feels safe and regulated, connection flows more easily. You can hear your partner more clearly, soften into closeness, and receive love without tension.

✨ Quick ways to regulate together:

Pause and take 3 slow breaths
Hold hands and notice the warmth or pressure
Step outside for fresh air
Gentle movement (walking, stretching, swaying)

Safety comes first. Intimacy follows. 💙

Save this for when you or your partner feel disconnected.

09/19/2025

Many people think self-acceptance = complacency. In reality, when you accept yourself, growth becomes easier. You stop wasting energy on shame and start moving from compassion.

Save this for when self-criticism sneaks in.

09/17/2025

Did you know your pelvic floor muscles respond to stress just like your shoulders or jaw? Chronic clenching can affect intimacy, bladder health, and even pain levels. Gentle pelvic floor PT can help your body feel safe again.

We have amazing pelvic floor PTs at Flourish if you think you might benefit from their services.

Save this to ask your provider about pelvic floor health.

09/12/2025

Many of us tie our worth to productivity, but your body and mind need rest to function well. If you find it hard to slow down without guilt, that’s a sign your nervous system might be stuck in “go mode.” You’re not lazy—you’re human.

Save this reminder for when you need permission to pause.