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Interviews

Society Says I’m Depressed Cuz I’m Single: A Survey

Posted by strange on February 11, 2015
Society Says I'm Depressed Cuz I'm Single: A Survey

I surveyed 100 humans between the ages of 13 – when hormones are crazy – and 30 – when society says “pop out a baby before it’s too late!” – on whether they perceive relationships as necessary or unnecessary to be happy.

Posted in: Relationship Advice, Surveys, TSIB Guide | Tagged: attachment, beyonce, dating, mental health, relationships, single humans, single ladies, society says I'm depressed because I'm single, survey, survey on depression and relationships, survey on relationships, survey on what is happiness, what is happiness

Me & My Story – Sara Feldman

Posted by strange on January 20, 2015
Me & My Story - Sara Feldman

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My name is depression Sara.

I am anxiety a twenty year-old college student.

Posted in: Interviews, Me & My Story | Tagged: anxiety, body dysmorphia, depression, Me & My Story, mental health, ocd

Interview of Eating Disorder Clinic’s Yoga Instructor: Ashley Rideaux

Posted by strange on December 22, 2014
Interview of Eating Disorder Clinic's Yoga Instructor: Ashley Rideaux

Artwork by Heidi van den Berg
 

Ashley Rideaux teaches at a residential eating disorder treatment center for girls and women called Monte Nido Vista in Agoura Hills, California. She talks about how different her Monte Nido Vista yoga class is from a regular class, and how it helps the patients’ healing process. Besides yoga, Rideaux describes what a typical day at the center would be like, surprisingly reveals her own past struggles with body image, and offers advice for everyone on how to love their life. <333  

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ashley image 2Shannen: Tell me about your yoga class at Monte Nido Vista.

Posted in: Healers, Interviews, TSIB Guide, Yoga for Mind Obstacles | Tagged: ashley rideaux, eating disorder treatment center, monte nido vista

Hawaiian Magic Calms Mind

Posted by strange on December 18, 2014

Aja Alexander is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone, Prenatal and her favorite, Lomilomi which means “massage” in Hawaiian. It is often referred to as “healing hands” or “loving hands” and the strokes of this type of bodywork are long and flowing and mimic ocean waves.

Posted in: Healers, Interviews | Tagged: aja alexander, lomilomi, massage, massage therapist
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