Suffering from depression and multiple health issues, Ann Petersen takes us through her journey to a healthy and productive lifestyle.

I suffered my first depression in my senior year at high...

Note: The author acknowledges, with great compassion, that this is a challenging topic for the many individuals who make the difficult decision to begin treatment with psychiatric medication. All...

Our Break from the Divine Feminine

To do lists. Email. Facebook. Appointments. Commutes. Packing lunch. Making that call. Hustling for that deadline. Ignoring the elephant of your sexless marriage,...

"All I know is that Prozac saved my best friend's life," said a slightly agitated young woman in the third row of the conference room.

"You must be wondering how that can be true, and how...

 The following essay was written by Charles Eisenstein about the release of my new book, A Mind of Your Own, and the bigger issue of questioning the narratives underpinning...

Is There an Easier Version?

I stared out over the sea of beautiful women from all walks of life. It was an intimate gathering in the West Village, and we were there to talk mental health, healing...

Worried it may be too late to learn about what a healthy gut microbiome looks like? I am.

That’s why studies like this one entitled Subsistence strategies in traditional societies...

The Smoothie Cure: Heal Your Brain by Changing Your Breakfast

People often ask me what I eat for breakfast. If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe to improve brain health and...

What if I told you that the vast majority of the time, taking an antidepressant for depression is like taking a Tylenol for a shard of glass in your foot. Wouldn’t you rather just remove it?...

“I have Bipolar disorder”

…say 5.7 million Americans.

These patients have been labeled, categorized, and offered an understanding of themselves as diseased, sick, and permanently...

Amazon Sold Out – Making Waves

The tidal wave of grassroots support has vaporized the Amazon inventory. Not to worry! Barnes & Noble purchased A Mind of Your Own for all their national...

Why I Need Your Help to Get the Word Out

When I submitted A Mind of Your Own to the publisher, I was shocked by how uncensored it was. The material went straight to the HarperCollins printing...