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Solving the Puzzle: A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression

by Joel SchmidtDepression February 2, 2021June 20, 2021No Comments

When it comes to treating depression, there’s no clear-cut one-size-fits-all approach…that’s because depression can be complex – and there are usually multiple contributing factors that can be sort of like puzzle to sort out. Research has pointed us to some answers, though, and some of the causes of depression include: genetic links, brain chemistry, hormonal changes, certain medications or alcohol/drugs, interpersonal conflict, loss, major life events, illness or chronic pain, lack of physical movement/exercise, inadequate …

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My 100 Mile March – And all of the Benefits Noticed

by Joel SchmidtBenefits of Exercise April 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

At the end of February, I decided to set some pretty aggressive goals for March. Goals varied in nature, but were linked to areas of personal growth, professional development, and overall improvement of my health. One of my goals was to run 100 miles in March by starting off each day with a jog early in the morning. I’m already a pretty regular runner, but usually had only ever averaged about 2 miles per day …

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8 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Everyday

by Joel SchmidtMindfulness January 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Full disclosure: Even though mindfulness is something I’ve been preaching for years, it’s something I have a hard time fully putting into practice. That being said, the ways I have been able to implement mindfulness strategies and concepts into my daily life (without having to meditate) have benefited me significantly. Mindfulness has proven to be more than a trendy buzzword for me, individuals I’ve worked with, and for researchers in the field who have found …