Body, Mind, & Spirit

by JENNIFER GOODSON, LMHC, MA Christmas has always held a special place in my heart, not because of the gifts or the glitter, but because of the memories stitched into every branch, every ornament, and every moment of those precious early years. My childhood was filled with wonder, color, and more Christmas trees than most […]

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC End-of-the-day gut discomfort, fatigue, achy joints, brain fog, and many other physical symptoms can be related to poor gut health that in turn may cause depressed mood and anxiety. Detoxing from the day includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle of what comes in and what goes out. I ask my clients

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC So many times, we view life’s storms as something to fear and run from. Disappointment, heartache, and failure often turn into self-judgments that stall our progress. But what if we chose instead to see these moments as catapults for growth? Rather than letting them rob us of peace, we could

Ever been a teenager? Hmm… such an out-of-pocket question, isn’t it?  Can you remember when you were 12, 13, or 16? Life was a lot different and, for some, simpler.  Today’s youth have everything they need at their fingertips, literally.  However, it is not simpler. It is actually more challenging. With the world view made accessible

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Hearing the hearts of those silently struggling requires compassion, empathy, and patience. We live in a fast-paced, hustle-driven world where everyone is striving to climb the ladder of success. In the process, we often neglect essential areas of our lives — leading to a significant impact on our mental health.

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC When you are at a place where you’ve come out of being weak and are allowing the process of healing to take place on the inside of you – the broken parts – it is critical to guard your body, mind, and spirit against the snares of temptation back to

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Brain fog, muscle soreness, weight gain, low motivation, and low self-esteem aren’t just issues that affect women. Many men also experience these symptoms—often due to hormonal imbalances that go undiagnosed or untreated. When hormone levels are off, the mind and body both take a hit. That imbalance can quietly create

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC, Who heals the healers? In today’s modern healthcare, the expectations of professionalism, empathy, and competency of care far exceed previous demands. Therefore, it is essential to make available adequate self-care options to those who carry the heartbeat of healing.   While knowledge and skill are required, nurses must operate out of

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Music has this magical gift of taking us back in time, conjuring memories and emotions from chapters in our lives. Music creates a powerful nostalgia, whether it is a tune from our childhood or notes from a moment with our first love, bringing emotions of happiness and sadness wrapped in one. 

Our Aussie pup, Travis, has been gone for over a year now, and I still hear his feet running on the tile floor or expect his welcome when I come home after a long day.  He was our comfort, companion, mischief instigator, and 14-year-old fur baby. We’ve had many fur babies cross over the rainbow bridge,