A Balanced Life - Making the Mind Body Connection

11/18/2025

Good morning friends,

A Moment of Honesty

There are seasons when I know my body needs more support… but my bank account said, “Absolutely not.”

I remember looking at a list of services — massage, bodywork, energy sessions — and feeling this mix of longing and embarrassment. Like, “Other people can book this without thinking twice. Why can’t I?”

If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. Money and health can get tangled up with shame so quickly.

Over time, I’ve learned a few things:

Needing support doesn’t make you “weak.”

Not being able to afford certain options doesn’t make you “less than.”

There are gentle ways to care for your body, your energy, and your nervous system right at home — without spending a lot of money.

Small, consistent practices can shift more than you realize.

This week, I’m sharing some of those options, along with questions you can ask practitioners so you never have to feel intimidated by pricing conversations again.

If you feel comfortable, tell me:
Where do money + health feel the hardest for you right now?

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Alexey Demidov on Unsplash

11/17/2025

Good morning friends,

Healing Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how many of us are drawn to alternative and holistic healthcare… but then we see the price tags and our hearts sink.

Deep down, I believe healing is meant for everyone — not just those who can afford premium packages or out-of-pocket sessions. Your nervous system, your pain levels, your emotional well-being… they don’t care what you make per year. They only know when you’re hurting.

So this week, I want to open up a gentle, honest conversation about alternative healthcare and affordability — how we can honor our bodies, our energy, and our healing journeys without feeling shame around money.

If you’ve ever thought, “I want support, but I just can’t afford it,” this week is for you. ❤️

What’s one thing you wish you could access regularly — massage, energy work, counseling, bodywork, something else — but money has made it difficult?

Share it with me. You’re not alone.

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist, Bio-Resonance Specialist






*Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor or licensed counselor; however, I am a professional holistic provider supporting the mind and body. My content is intended for wellness and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. Please seek care from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or emergencies.

**Photo by Total Shape on Unsplash

11/14/2025

Good morning friends,

Healing isn’t a moment — it’s a gentle, ongoing unfolding.
It moves through the body, the heart, the memories, and the spirit.
And after a mother–daughter journey filled with love, loss, caregiving, or conflict…
healing continues to meet us where we are.

True healing doesn’t happen only in counseling rooms (though they can be powerful).
It also happens in the quiet places where your spirit reconnects with Love itself.

There are many paths that lead you back to wholeness:
✨ Spiritual practices — prayer, meditation, breathwork, Scripture reflection, or stillness that lets peace settle in.
✨ Body-based release — gentle stretching, somatic healing, movement, grounding, or vagal nerve resets that let your nervous system exhale.
✨ Creative expression — journaling, drawing, music, or writing that gives your inner world a voice.
✨ Energy + soul work — practices that help you soften old patterns and reconnect to your truest self with compassion.
✨ Supportive community — safe, validating spaces where you don’t have to explain your emotions or defend your story.

Healing doesn’t ask you to forget the past.
It invites you to transform it.
To let love rise where guilt once lived…
To let peace settle where stress once sat in your body…
To let clarity enter where old wounds once spoke loudly.

You are not behind.
You are not broken.
You are becoming — gently, courageously, and fully — who you were always meant to be.

Have an awesome day!

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist

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*Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or licensed counselor. I offer faith-based and holistic guidance to support your emotional and spiritual healing. Please seek professional help if you’re experiencing significant distress or medical concerns.

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11/13/2025

Good morning friends,

There comes a point in every daughter’s journey — whether your mom is still here or has transitioned — when the healing turns inward.
We begin to mother ourselves.

We start noticing the parts of us that still long for comfort, reassurance, or safety… the parts that learned patterns from childhood we’re now trying to untangle as adults.

Healing the “inner mother” isn’t about replacing your mom or judging the relationship you had.

It’s about awakening compassion inside yourself:
✨ The voice that says, “You’re doing enough.”
✨ The comfort you give your own tired heart.
✨ The rest you allow yourself without guilt.
✨ The boundaries that protect your peace.

If your mom has passed, every moment you offer yourself grace becomes a way you still honor her.

If she’s still here, your inner healing can soften the relationship, bring clarity, and create healthier emotional space.

You are both the daughter who remembers and the woman still becoming.
You carry the wisdom of every moment you lived with her — and the power to heal what still echoes inside you.

You are allowed to nurture yourself with the same tenderness you once gave to others.

That, too, is sacred healing.

Have an awesome day!

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist

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*Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or licensed counselor. I offer faith-based and holistic guidance to support your emotional and spiritual healing. Please seek professional help if you’re experiencing significant distress or medical concerns.

**Photo by Oanh MJ on Unsplash

11/12/2025

Good morning friends,

Guilt can linger long after caregiving ends.
It whispers, “I should’ve done more. I should’ve been better.”

But guilt often comes from love — from wanting to do everything perfectly for someone who meant everything to you.

And sometimes, guilt isn’t even yours.
After Mom passes, family dynamics can shift.
The daughter who carried the heaviest load — the caregiver, the decision-maker — can become the target of blame or judgment.
That kind of pain cuts deep.

If that’s your story, take a deep breath.
You can’t control how others see it — only how you hold your heart now.

You served from love.
You showed up when it mattered.
And that is sacred work.

Let your body and spirit release what’s finished.
✨ Breathe forgiveness into yourself.
✨ Whisper, “I did my best with what I knew.”
✨ Let peace replace guilt. Let love remain.

You don’t have to hold pain to stay connected to love.
Peace begins when you trust that Love sees what others could not.

Have an Awesome Day!

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or licensed counselor. I offer faith-based and holistic guidance to support your emotional and spiritual healing. Please seek professional help if you’re experiencing significant distress or medical concerns.

**Photo by juan daniel guzman zapata on Unsplash

11/11/2025

Good morning friends,

Yesterday, I shared about the mother–daughter bond after loss.
Today, I want to hold space for the daughters who are still in it — the ones caring for their moms day in and day out.

Caregiving for a parent is one of the most sacred and exhausting experiences a person can have. There’s love, but there’s also frustration. There’s purpose, but also resentment. Some days you feel patient and proud. Other days you feel like you’re disappearing.

And sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the care itself — it’s the family dynamics that come with it.
When others stand on the sidelines but still criticize, it cuts deep. When they question your decisions without understanding your sacrifices, it creates invisible wounds.
If you’ve ever felt alone, accused, or unappreciated while doing your best — please know that your worth is not defined by anyone’s opinions.

You are showing up in ways that love requires — not perfection, but presence.
And that is sacred.

When the stress builds, it’s not weakness — it’s your body asking for relief.
Find small, real ways to release what you carry:
💧 Take a walk and breathe deeper than your thoughts.
💧 Shake out the tension — even two minutes of movement can reset your nervous system.
💧 Try a simple vagal nerve reset — humming, gentle tapping, slow exhalations.
💧 Talk to someone who validates, not judges — a friend who listens without fixing.

Most importantly, set boundaries that protect your spirit.
You are not abandoning your mother by caring for yourself. You’re sustaining your ability to keep loving her.

You don’t have to carry it all.
Let Grace hold some of it with you.

Have an awesome day!

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist



*Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or licensed counselor. I offer faith-based and holistic guidance to support your physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Please seek professional help if you’re experiencing significant distress or medical concerns.

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11/10/2025

Good morning friends,

Today would have been my mom’s 92nd birthday. She transitioned in 2018, but her presence is still felt in so many ways — in my thoughts, my body, my heart.

I was her main caretaker, and like many mothers of her generation, she believed the oldest daughter takes care of Mom — no questions asked. That belief shaped both of us. There were days of deep love, and also exhaustion. Moments I wish I’d done things differently. Times I felt guilty for needing help or taking a break.

Those emotions — the should haves, if onlys, guilt, and regret — can live quietly in our bodies. They can settle into our muscles, our hearts, our immune systems. Unspoken love, unprocessed grief — these are not just emotional weights; they become physical ones.

But here’s the truth I’m learning:
Healing doesn’t come from pretending those feelings aren’t there. It comes from meeting them with compassion. From remembering we did the best we could with what we had at the time. From inviting grace — for ourselves and for the ones we love who are now beyond this world.

There is a peace available when we allow our bodies to release what our hearts have held too long.
There is spiritual healing in letting go of guilt and letting love remain.

If you’ve lost your mother, or carry unspoken weight in your relationship with her, know this:
You’re not alone. There’s healing — emotional, physical, and spiritual — waiting for you, too.

Have an awesome day!

Gloria Boone, BC-HHP, CECP, Trauma Informed Specialist



*Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only. I’m not a doctor or licensed counselor. I offer faith-based and holistic guidance to support your physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Please seek professional help if you’re experiencing significant distress or medical concerns.

** Photo by Kampus Production

10/21/2025

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10/16/2025

🌿 Essential Oils: Nurturing Body, Mind & Spirit 🌿

✨ Feeling tense, tired, or just “off”?
Discover how nature’s purest oils can help restore calm, energy, and focus — inside and out. 🌸
Balance isn’t just physical… it’s emotional and spiritual, too. Let’s bring your whole being back into harmony.

💫 Emotional Support

🌸 Calm & Reduce Stress: Lavender, Bergamot, Chamomile

🍊 Boost Mood & Energy: Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit

🌿 Sharpen Focus & Clarity: Peppermint, Rosemary

🕊️ Ground & Reflect: Frankincense, Vetiver, Sandalwood

💪 Physical Support

🛡️ Immune Boost: Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Oregano

🤕 Ease Pain & Inflammation: Peppermint, Ginger, Lavender

🌱 Digestive Support: Ginger, Peppermint, Fennel

🌬️ Respiratory Aid: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary

🌞 Spiritual Lifestyle Integration

🕯️ Create sacred space for prayer, meditation, or stillness — whatever helps you reconnect to peace.

🌿 Use oils intentionally to support spiritual practices like journaling, worship, breathwork, or reflection.

💛 Let each drop remind you to slow down, breathe deeply, and care for your inner world as tenderly as your physical one.

💬 “When you nurture your spirit, your whole being begins to heal.” — Unknown

⚠️ Safe Use Tips

💧 Dilute oils with a carrier oil before applying to skin

🌱 Use high-quality, pure oils

🌬️ Diffuse or inhale for emotional support (avoid oral use unless certified safe)

✅ Patch test for sensitivity before regular topical use

Feeling off balance? 🌿 Essential oils can gently realign your emotions, body, and spirit — helping you find peace in the middle of your busy day.

Each drop is a reminder that wellness isn’t about striving… it’s about returning to wholeness. 💛

Which oil brings you back to center when life feels scattered? 👇



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10/08/2025

Good evening friends,

Today has been a good day. I'm so grateful for old friends who are there when we need them and new friends who will be there in the future.

Being grateful is healing. Recall all your blessings daily.

Have an awesome restful sleep.

10/06/2025

Our moods/emotions do affect our biology.

In Israel, scientists conducted a remarkable study. A single drop of a participant’s blood was placed under a microscope and projected on a screen. What they saw was captivating: bacteria slowly moving around… and macrophages — the “clean-up crew” of the blood — just lying dormant.

The bacteria were wandering freely, as if on a peaceful evening stroll. The macrophages? Fast asleep, ignoring their job entirely.

Then something unexpected happened. The participant was shown a funny movie — and as their mood lifted, the macrophages suddenly “woke up.” One of them rolled over to a nearby bacterium and started devouring it with real enthusiasm.

This wasn’t lunch time. This was science.

🧠 Our mood directly influences our immune cells.

Here’s the twist: the blood sample had been separated from the participant and was in a different room. Somehow, the change in the participant’s emotional state affected the blood at a distance.

When researchers switched to horror film clips, the opposite happened. The bacteria became energized, multiplied rapidly, and even started attacking the macrophages, forcing them to retreat.

👉 The state of our consciousness plays a critical role in maintaining our inner ecosystem.

And it doesn’t stop with us. Since our relatives share our bloodline, our emotional states can influence their immune systems too — even across continents. This is what some call “family immunity.”

A watchmaker once shared a story: whenever his left index finger would start twitching — making his delicate work impossible — he wouldn’t massage it or take supplements. He’d call his mother, thousands of kilometers away, and say:

“Mom, you’re worrying again! Stop it — I can’t work like this!”

Even mild maternal anxiety was enough to affect his physiology.

🌿 The takeaway:
The old saying “It’s my life, I’ll do what I want” is outdated. Our mental state impacts not just our health, but the well-being of those we love.

So, find ways to cultivate joy, laughter, and inner harmony — not just for yourself, but for your entire “immune tribe.”

PS: This reminds us of Norman Cousins, who famously healed from a terminal illness through laughter. His story, told in “Anatomy of an Illness” (1976), showed that positive emotions can activate the body’s healing systems. Turns out, “Laughter is the best medicine” isn’t just a saying — it’s physiology.