The Road to Wellness - Dr. Marjorie Kinney

Dealing with Yucky Feelings

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:30:47 +0200

Most of us instinctively try and push difficult feelings and emotions away. If we don’t face the source, however, these emotions will keep popping up and upsetting us in different and unscheduled ways. Why do we push them away? It can just feel too scary to let them come to the surface! RAIN is a way to gently investigate and deal with those “yucky” situations, giving us a tool to really start feeling a difference.

Be well,

Marjorie

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Confessions of a Counselor

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:02:45 +0100

Sometimes we do not fulfill people’s expectations. We fall off pedestals and disappoint. Here I open up and talk about what it means to be authentic and REAL to yourself and others and what you need to look for if you want heart to heart help from a professional.

For more on my work and classes I offer, visit my website

www.starksanft.com

Be well,

Marjorie

Meditation for Children

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:10:58 +0100

It is never too early to get started on good habits. Meditation can be make fun and simple for children of any age. Deep conscious breathing for even just a few minutes can help children focus their attention, gain resilience, and to make happiness a part of their daily life.

Have a listen and have fun!

Marjorie

To read about my online classes and events, go to https://www.starksanft.com/events

Meditation for Newbies Week 4 - Turning Our Attention Outward

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0200

Outward focused meditations are those that aim at opening our hearts and kindness to others: loved ones, acquaintances, and all creature on Earth. This might sound a little esoteric to some, but practicing the same openness and gentleness we have been turning toward ourselves in the past weeks meditations, in our relationship with others can bring us a level of fulfillment and happiness that inward facing attention will never achieve.

Be curious. Be open. Have fun.

Meditation for Newbies - Week 3 - Experiencing Emotion Like a Wave

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0200

Emotions do not need to be weighty. You may not be able to stop them from coming, but you also don't need to hold on to them. Be curious. Be open. Have fun.

Meditation for Newbies - Week 2 - Becoming Aware of Your Thoughts

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 13:48:15 +0200

I've always wanted to try meditation I just to know how to start! This series is created for people who are just getting started with the magic that is meditation. Each week I discuss a little bit about the whys and hows - building your understanding week by week - and then we jump right into a short sweet guided meditation.

Be curious. Be open. Have fun.

Meditation for Newbies - Week 1

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:14:51 +0200

Be curious. Be open. Have fun.

The Key to a Calm Birth

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:50:09 +0200

The number one tip to having a calm birth? Practice! In my work as a hypnobirthing instructor I see lots of parents-to-be not focusing enough on the one exercise I think has the most influence on how the mother will experience the birth. They forget to practice. We have all heard of athletes visualizing the perfect shot on goal, the perfect kick, well, how about visualizing the perfect birth?

When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change”. -Marie Mongan

Becoming Who You Want to Be, One Charactersitic at a Time

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:08:22 +0200

“Self-respect is not the same as self-confidence or self-esteem…It is not earned by being better than other people at something. It is earned by being better than you used to be, by being dependable in times of testing, straight in times of temptation. It emerges in one who is morally dependable. Self-respect is produced by inner triumphs, not external ones.”

― David Brooks, "The Road to Character"

It is incorrect to believe you are just the way you are and you cannot change it. “I’m not good at small talk”. “I am not good with money”. “That’s just the way I am”. Wrong! It is very much possible to change how we interact with other people, ourselves and the environment. You can add, remove, expand personal characteristics and behavior if you are willing to put in a bit of effort.

In this episode I take you through an exercise that shows you how to achieve becoming more of the person you want to be, one simple step at a time, one characteristic at a time.

Be well and enjoy growth.

Marjorie Kinney

www.starksanft.com

You Don’t Have to Be Lonely…Even if You Are Alone

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 18:44:43 +0200

“The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone”. – Goethe

We have been dealing with a pandemic long before we heard of Corona. Loneliness! All over the world more and more people are reporting that they feel lonely. While it takes initiative on your side, there are ways to deal with feelings of loneliness and in this episode I give you a few tips and ideas of how to do so.

Be well. Stay connected.

Marjorie

www.starksanft.com

The Wonders of Walking

Fri, 29 May 2020 20:05:33 +0200

The Wonders of Walking

If you are having a hard time solving a problem - whether at work, or an emotional hurdle, or even what to write in that next paragraph - simply going on a walk may be the most effective strategy to get to the next step (ha ha). When we go on a walk, we make it easier for the two halves of our brain to communicate. That means, the creative, spontaneous, emotional sides can mix with the logical, controlling and detailed sides of our minds. And then, voila! Suddenly, it we feel better and can think more clearly.

Listen to this weeks episode to hear more about how walking, the easiest thing on Earth, is so amazingly good for your mind, spirit and body.

Be well.

Marjorie

www.starksanft.com

Your Protection Spell

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:00:25 +0200

Sabrina Spellman does it, Samantha did it, Harry Potter and his peeps did it. Why not you? Make your own protection spell! Life is not always easy, but some people are able to bounce back from bad experiences with little collateral damage, while others wallow in negativity for ions. The key to it all is building a cloak of protection and strength, thereby gaining resiliency. Here I take you through a guided mediation to help you find your own inner strength to battle off every day bad shit. Repeat frequently and soon you will find all negative comments, mishaps, and experiences simply sliding by, without getting their claws in you.

Be well. Be strong.

Marjorie

www.starksanft.com

The Food-Mood Connection: An Interview with Dr. Alicia McCubbins

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:41:50 +0200

Let food be thy medicine.

Hippocrates

The foods we eat can have a major impact on our moods. For decades there has been a growing mountain of evidence showing that certain foods can, for example, trigger the symptoms of mental illnesses all across the spectrum from autism to schizophrenia. The foods you are eating can also be increasing your levels of stress, anxiety and depression without you even realising it. While stuck at home and emptying out our pantries, there are some foods you may want to consider avoiding or adding to your diet to best support your mental wellness.

In this episode I interview Dr. Alicia McCubbins, a board certified naturopathic physician on the link between food and mood. So go ahead and dig in to this week’s podcast.

If you are interested in getting in contact with Dr. McCubbins, check out her webpage.

https://vytalhealth.com/clinicians/dr-alicia-mccubbins-functional-fertility-naturopathic-medicine/

Be well. Eat well.

Marjorie

www.starksanft.com

Rewriting Your Story, Changing Your Future

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:04:04 +0200

Rewriting Your Story, Changing Your Future Sometimes we can be our own saboteurs. We let our own negative thoughts and beliefs about ourselves - collectively, what I call, our story - dictate our mood, set our own limitations on success, and negatively effect our careers and relationships. The good news is, you can rewrite your stories. You can gain self-confidence, resiliency, mental, and physical health, and much more. If you can change the way you think about yourself, you can open up opportunities in the future that otherwise would have been closed to you. Have a listen to this easy, but powerful exercise and start your new chapter today. Be well. Be gracious. Marjorie www.starksanft.com

A Prescription for Gratitue

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0200

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." - Oprah Winfrey

It turns out that gratitude is a heal-all virtue. Practicing gratitude not only increases one’s levels of happiness, it even has the power to reduce depression…and without all the bad side effects!

In this episode, I walk you through a simple exercise scientifically proven to make you (and others in your life) feel better, the “Gratitude Visit”.

Be well. Be kind.

Marjorie

infostarksanft@gmail.com

www.starksanft.com

Sleep is God, Part 2 - Sliding into Sleep

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:01:00 +0200

“Sleep is God. Go worship.”
― Jim Butcher, Death Masks

A few weeks ago I had one of those horrible, no good, very bad days. I basically woke up as the sh*t was already hitting the fan…or at least that’s the way it felt. In short, I felt depressed, exhausted and like the last clump of dirt on Earth. It took until late in the afternoon until I finally put two and two together; all my anger, confusion, and blueness had nothing to do with my life or experiences. I simply had not had enough sleep the night before.

Here are two recordings to help you take the next step on your Road to Wellbeing. The first contains explanations and info on healthy sleep practices, the second is a relaxation to assist you during those times when the Sandman is too busy to visit your bed.

Be well. Sleep well.

Marjorie

infostarksanft@gmail.com

www.starksanft.com

Sleep is God, Part 1 - Sleeping Despite Stress

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0200

“Sleep is God. Go worship.”
― Jim Butcher, Death Masks

Be well. Sleep well.

Marjorie

infostarksanft@gmail.com

www.starksanft.com

It's the Small Things

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0200

Being happy in life, like everything else, is often times simply a question of perspective. If you are going through a rough time or just having a bad day, it is likely that your attention is on all the negative things that are going on around you. Maybe you are even misinterpreting neutral experiences as (such as something someone said) as being negative. A good way to pick up your mood, as well as your level of gratitude, is to focus on all the big and small positive things in your world. Be sure and write them down in order to really remind yourself of all the good out there.

Keep your eyes and your heart open to all the magic!

The link below will lead you to my website, where you will find a positivity page you can download and use to keep track of all the sweetness and light.

Marjorie

infostarksanft@gmail.com

https://www.starksanft.com/blog

One Breath at a Time - Part 2

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:42:30 +0200

One Breath at a Time - Part 1 gives you a little explanation of how breathing properly is an easy and effective way to boost your mental health.

Here is a short at sweet breathing exercise you can do anywhere at any time of the day.

Enjoy.

Marjorie

infostarksanft@gmail.com

www.starksanft.com

One Breath at a Time - Part 1

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:55:24 +0200

Mental wellbeing is a process. It takes commitment and effort. Nevertheless, sometimes the simplest of exercises can bring the biggest changes. Here I teach you how to use breathing, for just a few minutes a day, to achieve a higher state of overall health.

Marjorie

infostarksanftgeburt@gmail.com

www.starksanft.com

Welcome - to The Road to Wellbeing

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:38:14 +0200

Welcome! Life is beautiful, right? Well, yeah, but it can also be f*cking hard! Especially in these unpredictable times of Corona Craziness, a lot of us are struggling to stay positive. Here I have gathered a few tips and tools to help boost your mood and mental wellbeing. These little activities are simple, but effective and can be used when in self-isolation or at anytime when you need a bit of positivity.

Now in week 2, oops 3 (home office with kids really is a new kind of challenge, isn’t it) of social distancing, let’s start our wellness workout together.

Thank you to the lovely Lisa Gatewood Szocik for her music.

Be well. Be kind.

Marjorie

www.starksanft.com

infostarksanft@gmail.com