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Hello ,
Last week we explored how creating the conditions for health begins with small, supportive choices; this week we shift into what simple, easy, joyful connection can look like in practice.
I’m leaning into a theme that feels especially supportive this time of year: simple, easy, joyful and connection.
December often brings a swirl of expectations—events, obligations, end-of-year tasks. But your body and nervous system respond best to what feels real, grounded, and nourishing. So this week, I’m inviting you to practice a quieter kind of connection:
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Simple: What can you simplify so your energy feels more spacious?
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Easy: Where can you choose the path of ease rather than efforting?
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Joyful: What one small thing reliably brings you joy, even for a moment?
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Connection: Who or what helps your system settle, soften, or open?
These don’t have to be big gestures. In fact, the smaller and more doable they are, the more your body recognizes them as safety signals.
Grab one of the following this week:
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A 2-minute step outside to feel real light
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One meaningful text or call to someone who lifts you up. Not a “have to respond” true connection
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A warm drink in your hands without multitasking
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A quiet evening with no additional “shoulds”
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A simple meal that feels good in your body
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Putting your hand on your heart and taking one deep breath
Your health journey isn’t just about protocols or plans—it’s about creating micro-moments of safety and alignment with what matters most. Simple, easy, joyful connection is often more healing than any supplement.
As you move through this week, ask yourself: What’s the simplest next step that would make me feel a little more connected to myself or someone I love?
Joyfully,
Lynn
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December 12
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Check out this exciting happing in January!
A great way to step into 2026.
I am excited to be apart of this program and will be offering a workshop:
Jan 18: Tending Your Flame: A Guided Journey through the Seven Systems of Health
Learn more below!
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Women's Wellness Series: Transitions |
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January 2026
Sundays (Jan 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th)
11am-3pm |
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Transition into the New Year with connection and creativity. Join us for a month-long journey designed to help us navigate life’s transitions with support and in community. Each Sunday offers a morning wellness practice to ground and center you, followed by a mindful art experience to awaken your creativity. |
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Early Registration (before Dec 10): $486
Regular Registration (after Dec 10): $540 |
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Pro Health Tip |
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Try the “Exhale-Longer-Than-Inhale” technique.
When your exhale is longer than your inhale, you activate the vagus nerve and shift into parasympathetic mode.
Try this right now:
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Inhale for 4
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Exhale for 6
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Repeat 5–10 cycles
You may feel a noticeable drop in tension within 60 seconds. |
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Did You Know? |
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Your vagus nerve influences digestion, heart rate, inflammation, mood, and even immunity.
So every calming breath actually sends a message to your whole body:
“You’re safe.”
Learn more about the Vagus Nerve HERE
Check out more breathing practices at this LINK |
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