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4 Mental Health Myths Debunked: Understanding the American Mental Health Crisis
There’s not much we Americans agree on these days. Not politics, not healthcare, not even which sportball team is objectively the best. But if there’s one thing that seems to unite us all, besides our adoration of Dolly…
Mental HealthMental Health Holistic mental health
Holistic Mental Health: Wellness Practices for Depression, Anxiety, and More
Did you miss the brain buzz of last week? We, in our typical, rebellious Woodstockian fashion, debunked some pretty controversial and deeply coveted myths about mental health.
Mental HealthStress A framework for stress
Stress Management Part 1: A Holistic Framework for Living with Stress
March has become something of an unofficial Mental Health Month around these parts — have you noticed? We’re well aware of the fact that May is supposed to be the month when we all spend some time thinking about mental…
StressStress Barriers to practice
Stress Management Part 2: Overcoming Barriers to Regular Practice
The last time we came on this blog to shake up the conversation around stress and stress management, we made a grievous error. In our rush to share holistic strategies for dealing with the stress of the modern world, we…
StressHolistic Health Tips for thriv-ival
Neal’s 5 Tips For Thriv-ival in 2026
Here’s the scene: Things are really weird right now, the temperature is really hot (literally and figuratively), and there are more people than ever telling you everything you should be doing, worrying about, and buying…
Holistic HealthSupplements Supplement success
The Busy Person’s Guide to Supplement Success: Maximize Results with Minimum Effort
In today’s fast-paced world where deadlines loom, to-do lists are endless, and every moment is consumed by productivity, it’s no surprise that our wellness often takes a back seat. Between work, family, and the chaos of…
SupplementsHolistic Health The season of second chances
The Season of Second Chances: Redeeming Your Health Journey
If you ask us, there’s way too much focus these days on ‘the perfect health plan’ — particularly leading into the fitness frenzy that is the new year. Now, don’t get us wrong, good health is a great goal. But how you…
Holistic Health
Ep. 32 The Guide to Spring Part 1
Can a monk meditate away seasonal sniffles and congestion? Maybe! Chances are, though, you can’t. So what’s a non-monk, allergy sufferer to do? Start by listening to this episode of the Wellness Upside Down podcast …
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Ep. 31 Springs Bounce Back
In last week’s episode of the Wellness Upside Down podcast, holistic pharmacist and self-identified big mouth, Dr. Neal Smoller, gave listeners the low-down on spring cleaning their supplement cabinets.
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Ep. 30 Supplement Spring Cleaning
Vitamin hoarders beware: Spring has sprung and it’s officially time to deep-clean your supplement cabinet. In this episode of the Wellness Upside Down podcast, holistic pharmacist and Wellness Wizard, Dr. Neal, goes…
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Ep. 29 The Wizard of Ozempic
Elon Musk and dirty docs and scams — oh my! If you’re looking for the skinny on the new, celebrity-approved weight loss drugs that are sweeping the nation, look no further. Get the latest tea on Ozempic & Wegovy …
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Ep. 28 CBD: This Could Be Dope
CBD is the supplement industry’s latest unicorn — magical, mysterious, and surrounded by hype. But what’s real and what’s not? Is CBD the all-in-one anxiety buster, sleep supporter, and pain reducer it’s touted to be?…
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