Body and Mindfully Healthy

Body and Mindfully Healthy Call your insurance to determine what your plan offers.

Body and Mindfully Healthy is a small business providing professional counseling and more in Southwest Virginia with four locations in Galax, Abingdon, Radford, & Roanoke. Visit www.bodyandmindfullyhealthy.com for more information

In-network Provider for the following insurance companies for employer-based insurance, self-insured, and Medicaid plans:

Aetna Betterhealth / Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem Healthkeepers / Cigna / MedCost / Optima / Optum / Tricare East / UHC UnitedHealthcare / Virginia Premier

Out-of-network billing is available for all others, however, some insurance plans do not allow for out-of-network billing. Sliding scale self-pay based on household income also available for those who do not have insurance or do not have out-of-network benefits.

Ujamaa celebrates investing in our communities, such as circulating resources, supporting Black-owned businesses, and en...
12/29/2025

Ujamaa celebrates investing in our communities, such as circulating resources, supporting Black-owned businesses, and ensuring that we thrive together.

Mental Health Reflection:

Financial stress affects emotional health. Ujamaa reminds us that stability grows when communities uplift one another.

Support is a protective factor for mental health and economic resilience.

Practice for Today:

Support a local or Black-owned business that brings value to your community.

Ujima focuses on taking responsibility for each other and lifting up our communities through shared labor, shared compas...
12/28/2025

Ujima focuses on taking responsibility for each other and lifting up our communities through shared labor, shared compassion, and shared healing.

Mental Health Reflection:

Support systems matter. Healing is not meant to be done alone. When we share emotional responsibility (like checking in, showing up, offering support), we create environments where people feel seen and valued.

Practice for Today:

Offer one act of emotional support: a text, a meal, a listening ear, or a word of encouragement.

Kujichagulia is all about self-determination and encourages us to choose who we are with clarity, confidence, and empowe...
12/27/2025

Kujichagulia is all about self-determination and encourages us to choose who we are with clarity, confidence, and empowerment.

Mental Health Reflection:
Healing often means reclaiming your identity after years of survival mode, expectations, or self-doubt. You have the right to name your needs, your boundaries, your goals, and your story.

Practice for Today:
Affirm: “I define myself. I choose what aligns with who I’m becoming.”

Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, which is a weeklong celebration from December 26 to January 1 that honors African ...
12/26/2025

Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, which is a weeklong celebration from December 26 to January 1 that honors African heritage, unity, and collective well-being.

Each day highlights one of the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba), including:
🖤 Umoja — Unity
❤️ Kujichagulia — Self-Determination
💚 Ujima — Collective Work & Responsibility
🖤 Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics
❤️ Nia — Purpose
💚 Kuumba — Creativity
🖤 Imani — Faith

These principles remind us of the strength found in connection, shared purpose, and honoring our roots. They also align beautifully with mental health values, including community care, identity, creativity, and hope.

For December 26th, Umoja reminds us of the power of community and of showing up for one another with compassion, respect, and shared purpose.

Mental Health Reflection:
Unity built in small, intentional moments: listening deeply, asking how someone is really doing, offering support without judgment.

Practice for Today:
Reach out to someone in your circle. Connection strengthens emotional resilience for all of us.

Merry Christmas from Body and Mindfully Healthy!Whether your day is full of people, quiet moments, traditions, or someth...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Body and Mindfully Healthy!

Whether your day is full of people, quiet moments, traditions, or something entirely new, you are worthy of joy, rest, and kindness today.

A Christmas Reminder:

You don’t have to feel happy all day to be “doing it right.”
You don’t have to hold everything together.
You don’t have to be everything for everyone.
You’re allowed to take breaks.
You’re allowed to set boundaries.
You’re allowed to experience a mix of emotions.

Celebrate the small things today:

Warm coffee. A deep breath. A soft blanket. A kind word.

These little moments support your nervous system and your well-being.

If today feels heavy, you are not alone.
If today feels joyful, let yourself savor it.
If today is complex, give yourself compassion.
All of it counts. All of it belongs.

From our team to you and your family,
Merry Christmas, and may your day be gentle, meaningful, and exactly what your heart needs.

Christmas Eve can be magical and it can also feel overwhelming, emotional, or complicated. Wherever you find yourself to...
12/24/2025

Christmas Eve can be magical and it can also feel overwhelming, emotional, or complicated. Wherever you find yourself tonight, please remember this:

You’re allowed to celebrate.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to feel joy.
You’re allowed to feel sadness.
You’re allowed to step away, breathe, and take care of yourself.

Not every holiday moment will feel picture-perfect, and that’s okay.

Connection is greater than perfection. Presence is greater than performance.

Your mental health matters just as much today as any other day of the year.

Tonight’s gentle practice: Take a quiet moment just for you...deep breath in, slow breath out.

Ask yourself: “What do I need tonight to feel grounded?”

Whatever the answer is… honor it.

From all of us at Body and Mindfully Healthy, we are wishing you peace, comfort, and warmth this Christmas Eve.

People remember how they felt with you, not how perfect the house was, how fancy the gifts were, or how flawless the din...
12/23/2025

People remember how they felt with you, not how perfect the house was, how fancy the gifts were, or how flawless the dinner looked.

Slow down.

Laugh.

Ask meaningful questions.

Be present.

The real magic of the holidays is connection....something perfection can never create.

Your nervous system wasn’t built for nonstop stimulation...holiday lights, noise, travel, events.Tiny pauses help immens...
12/22/2025

Your nervous system wasn’t built for nonstop stimulation...holiday lights, noise, travel, events.

Tiny pauses help immensely:
• 60 seconds of deep breathing
• A quiet moment in the car before going inside
• A walk around the block
• A cup of tea without multitasking

Rest is not a reward. Rest is a requirement.

Holidays can magnify grief, loneliness, or complicated family relationships. You’re allowed to feel sadness in a season ...
12/21/2025

Holidays can magnify grief, loneliness, or complicated family relationships. You’re allowed to feel sadness in a season marketed as “cheerful.”

Practice:
• Create a ritual for someone you miss
• Step away when emotions feel heavy
• Share your feelings with someone safe

Grief and joy can coexist.

Eating habits can shift during the holidays, and that’s okay. But remember: your brain needs fuel to regulate emotions.I...
12/20/2025

Eating habits can shift during the holidays, and that’s okay. But remember: your brain needs fuel to regulate emotions.

Include:
• Hydration to reduce fatigue and anxiety
• Proteins & complex carbs to stabilize mood
• Movement to support mental clarity

It’s not about restriction. It’s about gentle care.

Perfectionism peaks this time of year....perfect meals, perfect gifts, perfect family moments.But the truth?“Good enough...
12/19/2025

Perfectionism peaks this time of year....perfect meals, perfect gifts, perfect family moments.

But the truth?

“Good enough” creates more connection than “perfect.”

Success during the holidays can look like:
• A moment of laughter
• Resting when you need to
• Saying no without guilt
• Being present rather than performing

You don’t have to attend every event, explain every decision, or tolerate unhealthy behavior in the name of “holiday spi...
12/18/2025

You don’t have to attend every event, explain every decision, or tolerate unhealthy behavior in the name of “holiday spirit.”

Healthy boundaries are an act of self-respect.

Try:
• “I’m keeping this holiday low-key this year.”
• “That doesn’t work for me, but thank you for inviting me.”
• “I’ll join for an hour, then I need to head home.”

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