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Working with Urges: What If You Tried It This Way?

Working with Urges: What If You Tried It This Way?

I chew a lot of gum. Like, a lot. Until recently, I didn’t think much of it. I just figured I was “a gum person.” Extra Watermelon? Always in my pocket. But lately, as I’ve been exploring my own restlessness more deeply, I’ve started to get curious: What’s...
Tending to Yourself in the Middle of a Storm

Tending to Yourself in the Middle of a Storm

Last week’s post was titled “There Is No Emergency.” Well—funny enough—on the same day it went live, one hit. A tornado ripped through St. Louis. In today’s post, I want to share what that’s been like—and reflect on what I’ve noticed (and keep learning) about how we...
The Deep work of Moving Slowly Through a Fast World

The Deep work of Moving Slowly Through a Fast World

I recently wrapped up two days away in Vienna, Illinois (about 2.5 hours from St. Louis) on a brief solo getaway. Here’s a picture of my yurt — I had no idea what a yurt was until now, but I’m pretty sure this was a fancy one! One of my favorite things to do is to...
The Mediterranean Style of Eating for Mental Health

The Mediterranean Style of Eating for Mental Health

The Mediterranean style of eating is close to our hearts at McDaniel Nutrition. Much of our nutrition recommendations are based on its dietary patterns. We’re such fans of this way of eating, we authored a cookbook on it! The Mediterranean (Med) Diet has robust...
Nutrition Tips for Better Mental Health

Nutrition Tips for Better Mental Health

If you’ve been on social media in the past 5 years, you’ll have noticed the focus on improving mental health. While therapy and self-care practices are usually the focus, nutrition plays a key role in your mental well-being. Here are some practical tips to...