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Collective Anger: How to Use it Consciously
The last few months have fueled a lot of anger in people. Any time I open my social media or the news I’m inundated with things that are...
Nicole Lovald
Feb 42 min read
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You Are Not Broken
You are not broken and you do not need to be fixed. When a tree has an injury (such as having a broken branch or by being hit by...
Nicole Lovald
Jan 272 min read
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Journey Back to Your Self
I just returned from hosting a 7 day yoga retreat in one of my favorite places in the world. It was an honor to travel with 13 other...
Nicole Lovald
Jan 223 min read
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Stay Curious, Not Judgemental
There has been a lot of hate singling out the LGBTQ+ community throughout the election. It has been present in our society for far too...
Nicole Lovald
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Lead with Love, Not Fear
This past year has challenged me in ways I never could have comprehended and ways I didn’t feel prepared for. As a therapist and yoga...
Nicole Lovald
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Harmony and Homeostasis
When I first started practicing yoga I remember being surprised by how relaxed I felt during savasana. I can recall how my mind had...
Nicole Lovald
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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Five Ways to Help Manage Seasonal Depression
Minnesota winters are beautiful. A dusting of snow and building a snowman or sledding down a hill always brings a smile to my face. The...
Nicole Lovald
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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Honoring Change and Transition
Change in our lives is inevitable, and it is also one of the most challenging experiences for us to accept. If we look to nature, we see...
Nicole Lovald
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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Food and Mood: The Impact of What We Eat On Our Brain and Body
As I pour my morning cup of coffee I notice my mood begins to lift and my body begin to wake up with anticipation. If, however, I decide...
Nicole Lovald
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Aging Well with Yoga
When I first started taking yoga classes it was to help better manage the daily stress of life and to get into better shape. Now that...
Nicole Lovald
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Managing Holiday Stress
Tis’ the season for holiday stress. This time of year can be wonderful in many ways, yet it can also be a time of increased stress and...
Nicole Lovald
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Is Your Fear Keeping You Safe or Small?
Fear is a strong emotion that demands to be listened to, and, for good reason. When we experience fear (real or perceived) our body...
Nicole Lovald
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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Mind-Body Approach for Reducing Anxiety
It might start with a simple worry. The next thing you know your mind is spinning, your heart is racing and you feel tense all over. You...
Nicole Lovald
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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Who You Are Is Not Defined By What You Do
As a therapist, I often have conversations with clients about how they think about and see themselves as an individual. It has come up...
Nicole Lovald
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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Social Media Cleanse + Detox For Your Mental Health
Have you ever taken the time to look at the settings on your phone and the amount of screen time you have on a daily and weekly basis? My...
Nicole Lovald
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Lessons from an 8 Year Old
My husband and I took our kids downhill skiing last week while they were on a long break from school. We were a bit apprehensive about...
Nicole Lovald
Jan 6, 20202 min read
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Are You Craving More Simplicity?
I wrote this blog post as I sat on an airplane following a week-long retreat I lead in Costa Rica, near the quaint little community of...
Nicole Lovald
Jun 17, 20192 min read
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Stop and Have an AHA Moment
We’ve all said or done things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Whether it’s yelling at our partner or kids, getting...
Nicole Lovald
Dec 3, 20183 min read
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The Beauty of Letting Go
We know the only constant in our lives is change. There is a natural rhythm to the sun, moon, earth and sky. If you look to nature and...
Nicole Lovald
Dec 3, 20183 min read
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Overcoming the F Words
Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about the F word. Or, words, to be exact. I’m not talking about the F word you are likely...
Nicole Lovald
Dec 3, 20184 min read
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