The Resilient Responder

11/11/2025

Forever grateful and in debt to all of those who have worn the uniform to defend our freedoms. We thank you today and every day.

11/10/2025

This is great news for women. For decades the medical community has mislead women about the risk vs benefit of correcting hormonal imbalance in favor of blindly prescribing anti depressants to mask symptoms without addressing the root cause.

In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

The bad things happen automatically, the good things need intentional focus.

Your brain is wired to remember pain more vividly than praise — and there’s a scientific reason why. Studies show that insults, criticism, or emotional pain can stay imprinted in the brain for up to 20 years, while compliments and positive feedback often fade away in just 30 days. This isn’t weakness — it’s evolution. The brain’s amygdala, responsible for emotional processing, reacts more strongly to threats or negativity because our ancestors needed to remember danger to survive.

When someone insults you, it triggers a fight-or-flight response, flooding your system with stress hormones like cortisol, which strengthen long-term memory formation. Positive experiences, on the other hand, activate milder pathways in the brain — they feel good, but they’re not encoded as deeply unless repeated often.

Psychologists call this the “negativity bias.” It means that one cruel comment can outweigh ten kind ones — a bias that affects relationships, workplaces, and self-esteem. But the good news? You can rewire your brain. Practices like gratitude journaling, mindfulness, and repeating affirmations can train your mind to hold on to positivity longer and weaken the impact of negativity.

So the next time you receive praise, don’t brush it off — write it down, replay it, and let it stick. Your brain needs reminders that you’re doing better than you think.

10/31/2025

Just science.

10/30/2025

They are not here to help you.

10/29/2025

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A new study published in Scientific Reports has found a strong link between high sugar intake and depression — and the results are alarming. Tracking over 8,000 adults for five years, researchers discovered that men who consumed more than 67 grams of sugar per day were 23% more likely to develop depression compared to those who ate less than 40 grams.

The findings suggest that sugar doesn’t just harm your body — it deeply affects your brain chemistry too. When you eat sugar, it triggers a quick dopamine rush — the brain’s feel-good signal — followed by a steep crash. Over time, this rollercoaster disrupts mood regulation, increases inflammation in the brain, and alters neurotransmitters like serotonin, all of which can contribute to anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Doctors now warn that refined sugars found in processed foods and drinks may silently fuel emotional instability, fatigue, and mood swings. Reducing added sugars and replacing them with natural alternatives like fruit, honey, or dark chocolate could help stabilize energy levels and improve overall mental health.

09/28/2025

A huge thank you to Surette Real Estate for hosting a fundraising yard sale to provide training and education for volunteer departments!

🎉✨ Success! ✨🎉

The Surette Real Estate Team @ eXp hosted a Community Yard Sale to benefit The Resilient Responder—and thanks to your incredible support, we raised $2,636.00! 🙌

Every dollar raised will go directly toward mental health training and education for volunteer fire departments. These brave responders give so much to our communities, and it’s an honor to give back in a way that supports their well-being. ❤️🚒

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shopped, volunteered, and spread the word. Together, we made a real impact! 💪✨

Special shout-outs to:
💙 The Winslow Community Cupboard for their support.
💙 The kind Samaritan, Seth Jacobs, who stopped by and helped us pack up—you made our day!

09/12/2025

Come out tomorrow for some great deals and to help support our mission!

Surette Real Estate Fundraising Yard Sale! 🎉

Mark your calendars 👉 Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 113 Silver Street, Waterville, ME (Surette Real Estate Office)

This year, 100% of proceeds will support The Resilient Responder—a Maine-based organization helping first responders build resilience and mental wellness through training, peer support, and education.

🛍 Prices are by donation only. Fill a bag, fill your car—just give what you can! We’ll have:
👕 Clothing
🛋 Furniture
🧸 Children’s Toys
📚 Books
✨ And just about anything you can imagine!

💡 Why we do it: In past years, proceeds have gone to Shine on Cass Foundation, Waterville Elk’s Club, Maine Veterans Project, and Hospice Volunteers of Mid-Maine. This year, we’re proud to stand with first responders by supporting Resilient Responders.

📢 Please LIKE, SHARE, and TAG a friend who loves a bargain while supporting a great cause. Let’s pack the lot and make a difference together!

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the brave first responders and everyday heroes who ran toward danger. We remember their courage, we stand with the families and survivors, and we promise to never forget. 🇺🇸🕯️