My Dog Is My Limbic System

Turns out, my dog River has a lot in common with my limbic system! She’s my little living expression of this part of my brain.

Body, MindMelani SchwederDecember 17, 2023brain retraining, stress, sensitivity, neuroplasticityComment

5 Essential Skills Every Healer Needs

Whether you’re already working in the healing arts, or you hope to in the future, these 5 essential skills for healers are vital to your long-term success.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederFebruary 26, 2021healing, self-care, sensitivity, self-help, training, energy, empath, psychology, culture, intuition

13 Things That Could Be Killing Your Sex Drive

Wondering where your libido has gone? Here are my top 13 libido-killers, and some tips to help you get your groove back!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJanuary 18, 2021sexuality, sensitivity, self-care, relationships, tantra, psychology, natural healing, mindfulness, cultureComment

10 Herbs For Empaths & Highly-Sensitive People

If you are easily overwhelmed, or tend to absorb energy from your environment, you have plant allies here to help! Here are my top 10 herbs for empaths and HSPs.

Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 28, 2020herbalism, empath, sensitivity, self-care, wellness, environment, energy, empowerment

10 Ways To Reduce Your Toxic Exposure

Is your body struggling under the toxic load in your surroundings? Here are ten easy ways to start cleaning up and making space for healing!

Body, PlanetMelani SchwederJune 24, 2020environment, sensitivity, detox, health, habits, simplicity, cleansing, natural healingComment

On Finding Joy In The Face Of Illness

A powerful experience at the theatre turned out to be an exercise in breaking barriers and embracing joy.

5 Ways To Tune Into Your Body

Coming back home to your body can be quite a journey, but here are five simple ways you can start tuning in again.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederApril 26, 2020advocacy, authenticity, wellness, sensitivity, self-help, self-care, meditation, training, fatigue, psychology, illness, medicine, compassionComment

Surviving Times Of Uncertainty

What can we do, when our world is flipped upside down? A few of my thoughts and reflections, as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.

Body, Mind, Spirit, PlanetMelani SchwederApril 3, 2020self-care, sensitivity, self-help, reiki, trauma, culture, fear, environmentComment

The Body As A Dwelling Place: It's Time To Come Home

What does it mean to be embodied? Why is the embodiment journey such an important one? This is my take.

Body, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 9, 2019body, self-love, culture, sensitivity, empowerment, sexuality, trauma, psychology, authenticity, illness, healing, languageComment

6 Amazing Herbs For Skincare

Our plant friends can be used for so many different things, including a variety of skin conditions. Here are a few of my favorite skin-loving herbs and flowers!

Body, PlanetMelani SchwederSeptember 8, 2019essential oils, supplements, herbs, healing, skincare, self-care, sensitivity, natural healing, nature, medicine, plantsComment

5 Ways To Manage Your Noise Sensitivity

Many people with chronic illness are super sensitive to noise. Here are a few tips to ease the discomfort!

Body, MindMelani SchwederAugust 13, 2019healing, self-care, stress, advocacy, fatigue, noise, environment, sensitivity, music, illness, psychology, CFSComment

8 Ways To Raise Your Vibration

Want to take your healing to the next level, but aren't sure where to go from here? Invest in the energetic side of things, and start raising your vibration naturally!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJune 22, 2019energy, wellness, self-love, sensitivity, healing, psychology, authenticity, mindfulness, self-care, meditation, natural healingComment

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