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Connect the Docs Your family’s playbook for wellness. Created by Dr. Lauren Hernandez & Dr. Laura Hernandez.

🧠 Connect the Docs: The Power of “I Get To”Small reframes create big shifts in nervous system regulation.When we say:“I ...
05/06/2025

🧠 Connect the Docs: The Power of “I Get To”
Small reframes create big shifts in nervous system regulation.

When we say:
“I have to…”
The brain hears: pressure, obligation, survival.

When we shift to:
“I get to…”
The brain hears: choice, gratitude, safety.

✨ Reframe Examples:
• Instead of: I have to meal prep.
→ I get to fuel my body and support my long-term health.

• Instead of: I have to exercise.
→ I get to move my body and care for my physical and mental wellness.

• Instead of: I have to regulate my emotions again.
→ I get to protect my peace and support my nervous system.

• Instead of: I have to set boundaries.
→ I get to honor my limits and create healthy relationships.

🧠 Mind-Body Science:
• Calms the amygdala
• Supports cortisol balance
• Builds emotional flexibility
• Encourages executive functioning
• Anchors the nervous system in safety

🌅 Connect the Docs: Sunrise & Your Mental HealthBeautiful sunrise on Lake Ponchartrain this morning 🌅 ⚜️The sunrise isn’...
05/06/2025

🌅 Connect the Docs: Sunrise & Your Mental Health
Beautiful sunrise on Lake Ponchartrain this morning 🌅 ⚜️

The sunrise isn’t just beautiful — it’s science. ☀️

✅ Circadian Rhythm Reset
Morning light signals the brain to regulate melatonin + cortisol = better energy, better sleep.

✅ Nervous System Regulation
Sunrise light calms the amygdala, reducing anxiety + supporting emotional stability.

✅ Vitamin D Support
Early light exposure supports Vitamin D production = mood stability + immune support.

✅ Grounding Practice
Morning light with mindful breath anchors your body in safety → lowers sympathetic overdrive.

✨ “His mercies are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:23

Start your healing by stepping into the light.

🌿 CONNECT THE DOCS: Sleep + Magnesium + Mental Health 🌿Let’s connect the docs ➡️ better sleep is more than just rest — i...
05/06/2025

🌿 CONNECT THE DOCS: Sleep + Magnesium + Mental Health 🌿

Let’s connect the docs ➡️ better sleep is more than just rest — it’s science.

🧠 When sleep is off, mood, focus, and emotional regulation suffer.
👉 One often overlooked player? Magnesium.

✨ Magnesium supports:
• Muscle and nerve relaxation
• Calming neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin
• Reduced anxiety + improved sleep quality

💤 Why sleep matters:
While you sleep, your brain clears toxins, regulates hormones, processes emotions, and resets your mood for the next day.

📝 Simple tip:
Add magnesium-rich foods (spinach, almonds, avocado, dark chocolate 🍫) + a calming evening routine = better sleep + stronger mental health.

💡 DAILY REMINDER: Prioritize rest. Your mind depends on it. 💛
Talk to your doctor about adding magnesium to your evening routine.

Connect the Dots: Mind & Body 🧠❤️The foods we choose are like tiny daily investments in both our physical and emotional ...
05/06/2025

Connect the Dots: Mind & Body 🧠❤️
The foods we choose are like tiny daily investments in both our physical and emotional well-being.

🍓 Berries bring antioxidants that help brain function.
🍎 Apples offer fiber for gut health (hello, gut-brain connection!).
🍠 Sweet potatoes fuel stable energy and mood.
🥬 Greens reduce inflammation — which supports both the mind and body.
🥑 Healthy fats like avocado oil help hormones and brain clarity.

🧩 When you connect these consistently, you create a steady foundation for your body and your mind.

Small choices ➔ big impact.

🌿 Today’s encouragement: Start where you are. Add one nourishing piece at a time.

💡 The Squeeze Test: Rock vs. Squishy 💡Ever feel stuck, frustrated, like nothing is changing? Maybe you’re squeezing the ...
24/04/2025

💡 The Squeeze Test: Rock vs. Squishy 💡

Ever feel stuck, frustrated, like nothing is changing? Maybe you’re squeezing the wrong thing.

🪨 A rock stays rigid no matter how hard you squeeze—it represents the things you can’t control
🫧 A squishy responds to your grip—it represents your choices, reactions, and mindset.

Instead of gripping tight onto what won’t budge, shift your focus to what you CAN change. That’s where growth happens.

✨ What are YOU focusing on today? ✨

🔥 Taming the Fire: How Your Thoughts Fuel Your Feelings! When emotions feel overwhelming, it’s easy to let the fire spre...
18/04/2025

🔥 Taming the Fire: How Your Thoughts Fuel Your Feelings! When emotions feel overwhelming, it’s easy to let the fire spread without realizing what’s fueling it. Mindfulness helps you pause, recognize the thoughts that are keeping the fire burning, and decide if they truly helping you.

Instead of reacting automatically, take a step back—what thoughts are adding fuel? Challenging these thoughts can help calm the flames? 🔥 💦

💬 What’s one thought you can challenge when emotions feel intense? 🔥 💦

🦀 Your mindset + your circle = your growth.Change can feel hard. Sometimes, staying in a familiar place feels easier tha...
18/04/2025

🦀 Your mindset + your circle = your growth.

Change can feel hard. Sometimes, staying in a familiar place feels easier than stepping into something new. But growth isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about choosing a mindset that sees possibilities and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up instead of holding you back.

A growth mindset helps you learn, adapt, and rise—especially when you have friends who encourage you along the way. Choose people who challenge you, support your dreams, and remind you that growth is always possible.💙 🌊 🦀 🪣

💬 share with someone who helps you grow!

🐾 Therapy dog by day, professional philosopher by night. 🤔 If what we eat fuels how we feel, does that mean more snacks ...
17/04/2025

🐾 Therapy dog by day, professional philosopher by night. 🤔 If what we eat fuels how we feel, does that mean more snacks = more happiness?😉🐾❤️🍎🥦🥑🍒

🥦 Food, Mood & Mind-Body Wellness🍓 What we eat fuels more than just our bodies—it shapes our mood, focus, and overall w...
15/04/2025

🥦 Food, Mood & Mind-Body Wellness🍓

What we eat fuels more than just our bodies—it shapes our mood, focus, and overall well-being. Helping kids and teens explore new foods is about more than nutrition—it’s about building confidence, reducing stress, and strengthening the connection between physical and mental health

Swipe for easy scriptsto help navigate food hesitation while keeping mealtimes calm, enjoyable, and empowering! 🍎🧠

🌈 Eat the rainbow for a vibrant, healthy life! Polyphenols found in colorful fruits and veggies are packed with antioxid...
13/01/2025

🌈 Eat the rainbow for a vibrant, healthy life! Polyphenols found in colorful fruits and veggies are packed with antioxidants that boost immunity, support heart health, and fight inflammation. 🍇🍒🥦 Let’s make every meal a burst of color!

🍫Craving a chocolate treat without all the scary, harmful ingredients 🍫 Delicious brownies and chocolate chip cookies ma...
12/01/2025

🍫Craving a chocolate treat without all the scary, harmful ingredients 🍫

Delicious brownies and chocolate chip cookies made with clean ingredients by are here to satisfy your sweet cravings without any harmful stuff.

Dark chocolate is not only a tasty addition but also packed with antioxidants and nutrients that can improve your heart health, boost brain function, and elevate your mood. 🍫❤️

Valuing the mind-body connection, we believe that what we eat plays a vital role in how we feel. These wholesome desserts are a fun idea for an indulgent snack or to share with friends.

Eat clean, feel great, and celebrate the sweet life! 🥳✨

☀️ Start Your Morning Right with Our Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie! ☀️Looking for a healthier way to enjoy a refreshing, del...
11/01/2025

☀️ Start Your Morning Right with Our Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie! ☀️

Looking for a healthier way to enjoy a refreshing, delicious frozen coffee? Look no further! 🍌🥑☕️

Ingredients:
☕️ Frozen avocado 🥑
☕️Frozen banana 🍌
☕️Your favorite cold brew coffee ☕️
☕️Spoon of your favorite nut butter 🥜
☕️Teaspoon of vanilla extract 🌿
☕️Secret ingredient: A date for natural sweetness 🌟
☕️Almond or coconut milk 🥥

Blend all these wholesome ingredients for a protein-packed, clean, and invigorating start to your day. No artificial stuff, just pure goodness! 💪✨

Ready to sip on this nutritious delight?!



Let’s make mornings delicious and healthy together! ☀️ ⚜️ ☕️

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