by Julie Thenell | Sep 1, 2026 | Resilience
In early August, a tornado ripped through Menasha, WI. A dear friend, whose home is three blocks south of the tornado’s path, was without power and potable water for nearly a week. My friend and her husband were among the lucky ones. Their house withstood this...
by Julie Thenell | Jul 8, 2026 | Stress management
You’re not broken or hopeless. You’re patterned. And patterns can change. Dr. Lara Johnson, NerveFlow Physio and Yellow Brick Physical Therapy My shoulders dropped, and my heart lightened after reading these words the first time. An unconscious weight lifted in me....
by Julie Thenell | Oct 10, 2025 | Recipe
As the weather cools, this Slow-Cook Thai Curry offers warmth and balance. Its gentle heat boosts circulation and metabolism, nourishing both body and spirit. Adapted from a Natural Grocers recipe, I’ve offered ideas to make it your own, from meat-based to...
by Julie Thenell | Sep 30, 2025 | Resilience
Over the past several months, I’ve been tracking my Heart Rate Variability. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the time fluctuation between heartbeats. The variations are very small, adding or subtracting a fraction of a second between beats. NOTE: HRV is not to be...
by Julie Thenell | Aug 24, 2025 | Health
Summer signals different things to different people. More daylight has the potential to boost serotonin and vitamin D, often lifting mood and energy. Warm weather encourages an increase in outdoor activity – walking, running, biking, swimming, gardening –...
