by Jennifer DiOrio | Sep 30, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Insomnia
Concerns about the impacts of stress and trauma on daily life are widespread. Unfortunately, people sometimes try one technique after another, hoping for relief but never attaining it. One approach might have a superficial effect. Another might lead to disappointment...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Aug 29, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
This summer, I am celebrating ten years of gardening, so I thought it would be a great time to share some of the benefits I’ve discovered and experienced from this wonderful hobby. Stress Relief: Beneficial microbes in organic soil are proven to alleviate stress,...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Jun 2, 2025 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Healthy Relationships
“We are the cosmos made conscious, and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” – Brian Cox, physics professor and musician Feelings of numbness, detachment, depletion, and pain can be mistaken for an inability to heal, grow, transform, and...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Jan 31, 2025 | CPTSD
This simple list of ways to reduce anxiety and stress is for you to explore. I compiled it to remind myself during challenging times. This list is also a great reminder of all the wonderful things people do in this world to help themselves and others. If you are...
by Jennifer DiOrio | Dec 5, 2024 | CPTSD
The physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause can be overwhelming. Struggles with falling or staying asleep, fatigue, brain fog, hot and cold flashes, mood swings, anxiety, and a loss of motivation are common [1, 2, 3]. Unfortunately,...
