Hilary Russo

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

A WILD realization…
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When I first read those words on my report card in grade school, i thought it was negative. Actually, it was a compliment for choosing my own direction. ⁣
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Ya think? 😉

If this hits a chord like it did for me …you were never meant to follow the crowd.⁣
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HUG it Out with yourself today by honoring what makes you different:⁣
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💃🏻 Independence: Making choices based on your values, not the noise around you.⁣
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💃🏻 Unconventionality: Showing up in ways that feel true to yourself.⁣
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💃🏻Confidence: Trusting your inner voice without waiting for permission.⁣
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And if anyone ever tells you you’re “too much”… let them go find less. ⁣
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👇 Now tell me in the comments where in your life are you ready to march to your own drum and HUG it Out with yourself? ⁣
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HUGs and Drums! Hil ⁣
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04/10/2026

There’s a hidden cost you’re ignoring.

The world is changing, our brains are changing, so shouldn’t the way you support emotional healing change too?

You have a choice. Keep doing what you’re doing with little change, or learn something new that benefits you and those you serve.

🧠 When Havening first came into my life I was a dysregulated health journalist and health coach, battling grief, jaw pain and lack of sleep.

🧠 I was not only taking on years of my own trauma but the secondary traumatic stress of others I supported.

🧠 Without the right tools to regulate your nervous system, without neuroscience… it’s SSDD, if you get my drift.

Becoming a Havening Practitioner not only changed my life and those I serve, I’m also one of only 50 Havening Trainers in the world here to help you put the healing in your own hands and get certified yourself.

Imagine who you can help, support and serve.

Limited space is still available this Spring to become a Pioneer Practitioner of Havening. Private team trainings are also available.

PM the word “Haven” or See first comment to apply and learn more about Havening Practitioner Certification.

03/30/2026

This Aries has seen another trip around the sun. 💫 ⁣
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🙏 I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all that life has brought my way. The good, the bad and (ah yes… even the ugly.⁣
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💛 I choose to HUG it Out with myself everyday as an oxytocin dealer in my own life. And hopefully, a piece of what I share will touch, move or inspire you to stick around and pay it forward. ⁣
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👉 I imagine your journey has been filled with words of wisdom too. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲? Share in the comments. 👇 ⁣
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Thank you for choosing to share space with me. Whether you’re friend, family, client, colleague, podcast lover, Brain Candy Blueprint reader on Substack or just chillin in the shadows waiting for the book release and loving what I’m doing here, I see you and appreciate you. ⁣
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This year is already filling the cup with incredible possibilities. Stick around… it’s about to get wild with ways to be kind to your mind.⁣
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HUGS from the journey. Hil 💛⁣
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03/16/2026

It only takes one to make a difference. And it starts with you. Keep going and HUG it Out with yourself. If you like what I’m sharing, consider following for more ways to be kind to your mind and give it some love so I know you’re in!

And don’t forget to subscribe to the HIListically Speaking Podcast to take a deeper dive. Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

When it doubt, let’s HUG it Out! HUGS!

03/15/2026

I often talk about the importance of sleep. It's personal, and I'll be honest, sometimes it's really scary. This is more than just mid-afternoon yawns and middle-of-the-night wake-ups; it is a global epidemic, and it could cost you far more than just cash.

I share my personal story and the facts in my latest Substack ("The Brain Candy Blueprint").

Please do yourself a favor and give it a read, subscribe to my Substack, and share it with someone who may find value in this read.

SEE FIRST COMMENT for the link. HUGS. Hilary

03/13/2026

If you're not sleeping, you're robbing your health.

It's World Sleep Day, and as someone with moderate sleep apnea, I want to share some important information with you that could be a matter of life or well... the opposite.

😴 Sleep disorders are part of a global epidemic that threatens the health and quality of life of up to 45% of the world's population.

🎙️ I've covered a number of episodes on the HIListically Speaking Podcast with experts in their field sharing solutions for better sleep.

But what can you do for yourself RIGHT NOW?

▶️ I just recorded a short, five-minute video to put it to work and the neuroscience behind it, so you can start using it tonight.
But also, I guide you in a short experience to what I call "Delta Wave Deliciousness" 🧠

⬇️ See the first comment, watch the video, and give it a try. ⬇️

If you want to learn about more ways to HUG it Out® with your health and be kind to your mind, I've got you.

HUGS and Zzzs... Hilary

Havening Techniques

03/12/2026

When you understood the assignment! ⁣
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🌟Mission: The Power of Positivity!⁣ 🌟
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📺 I grew up watching Ernie on the news. Back in the day when men wore station logos and numbers on their blazers. (I’m dating myself 😉)⁣
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He was always “Positively Ernie” and sparked my curiosity on the kind of journalist and media personality I wanted to be. News can be tough and I wanted to bring the sunshine…the stories that touch, move and inspire. Even after I left news full time, I knew I’d keep it going, no matter the medium. ⁣
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During COVID, I asked Ernie a favor. Would he record a video message for my graduating communications seniors since they didn’t have a graduation. He didn’t think twice. 🙌⁣
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A few years later I had the opportunity to thank him when we were guests at the , a circus that features a diverse and inclusive cast, including performers with disabilities. He shared some words with me that inspired me to keep his message going. ⁣
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Ernie embraced the HUG it Out® way and would drop me a message occasionally as a reminder to “keep going”. That’s the power of positivity. That’s Ernie. ⁣
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Thank you, Ernie. May you continue to share your shine. ⁣
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HUGS! Hilary⁣
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