Do you ever find yourself at the grocery store, mystified by the overwhelming selection of eggs – conventional, cage-free, organic, pasture-raised, fertile, omega-3, brown, white – and feeling lost as you try to consider health, cost, and environmental impact? Even making this simple choice for one item on your grocery list can feel daunting! These …
Menopause brings more than just physical changes—hormonal shifts can also impact your mood, mental clarity, and overall well-being. From increased anxiety and disrupted sleep to unexpected weight changes and brain fog, these symptoms can make it harder to feel like yourself. However, there are effective solutions to help you restore balance. Join our free expert-led …
Do you find yourself reacting, internalizing, lashing out, or avoiding when it comes to the difficult situations and conversations? Many of us find that certain words, people, events, or experiences can trigger an immediate and intense emotional response. These strong emotions can cause us to react in unskillful, unsupportive ways. This noontime webinar is designed …
This class is co-sponsored by the Stanford WorkLife Office. When someone experiences cognitive changes, stepping in to support their decision-making becomes a critical — and often complex — responsibility. Many caregivers and family members find themselves in this role without clear guidance on what is involved or how to navigate it effectively. In this free …
Living alone is a common experience, with approximately 38 million adults in the U.S.—and nearly 24% of Californians—living independently. Despite this, research and discussions around mental well-being for solo adults often focus on those 65 and older, which does not fully encompass the diverse population living on their own. Join us for a dynamic noontime …
We spend one-third of our lives asleep and nearly as much time worrying about how much sleep we are getting – or not getting. Sleep is critical for the optimization or maintenance of nearly every aspect of human mental and physical health, and inadequate sleep has been linked to disruptions in mood, metabolism, cognition, heart …
They say the only constant in life is change, and the last few years have certainly brought an inordinate amount of change for all of us around the world. Many people may feel unprepared to weather unexpected events and expenses brought on by the pandemic, increased cost of living, or other life crisis. The volatile …
Calorie counting has become a pervasive part of the weight loss industry. As consumers, we encounter calories on our food labels and restaurant menus, and we often treat these numbers as gospel, obsessively counting and cutting to reach some magical threshold. But what if there is more to the story than just a calorie? In …
A healthy approach to sexuality involves understanding your own needs, respecting the needs of others and making informed decisions. It also means recognizing that sexual health evolves over time and requires ongoing attention, just like any other aspect of health. Sexuality changes, deepens and continues to play an important role in our lives when entering …
Research shows that self-compassion is a powerful practice for reducing stress and improving overall well-being. Yet, many people struggle to integrate it into daily life. In this three-session small group coaching series, you’ll learn foundational tools for building self-compassion, explore common obstacles that make it difficult, and receive support and accountability from a community of …