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How Trauma Impacts Health and Fitness: Understanding the Connection to Chronic Stress and Burnout Recovery
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/27/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/27/25

How Trauma Impacts Health and Fitness: Understanding the Connection to Chronic Stress and Burnout Recovery

While it may not be immediately apparent, trauma can have a profound impact on your eating, exercise habits, and overall health.

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But What If It All Works Out? Embrace Cautious Optimism for Stress Management
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/25/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/25/25

But What If It All Works Out? Embrace Cautious Optimism for Stress Management

Taking risks can be really scary. Sometimes, we need to just place our trust in ourselves, faith, destiny, something bigger than us—that it will all turn out in the end.

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What’s Your Capacity for Change? Determining Your Growth Mindset
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/24/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/24/25

What’s Your Capacity for Change? Determining Your Growth Mindset

Change is hard. Change is also essential for growth. The good news is that change is not just a matter of willpower; it’s a skill set you can cultivate.

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Positive Interactions: How Socializing Boosts Your Mental Health and Reduces Stress
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 3/21/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 3/21/25

Positive Interactions: How Socializing Boosts Your Mental Health and Reduces Stress

Mounting evidence suggests that prioritizing meaningful social connections isn’t just pleasant—it’s vital for mental health, resilience, and even physical well-being.

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Under Chronic Stress? Completing All Three Stages of the Stress Response Cycle is Critical for Healing
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/20/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/20/25

Under Chronic Stress? Completing All Three Stages of the Stress Response Cycle is Critical for Healing

By understanding the three stages of the stress response cycle and taking deliberate steps to complete it, you can break free from chronic stress and embrace a healthier, more balanced life.

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The Spheres of Control: Distinguish What You Can and Can’t Control to Focus on What Matters Most
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/17/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/17/25

The Spheres of Control: Distinguish What You Can and Can’t Control to Focus on What Matters Most

At its core, the sphere of control framework encourages us to distinguish between what we can control, what we can influence, and what lies entirely beyond our influence.

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“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25

“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day

Yet, happiness isn't always found in grand achievements or milestones; it lives in the small, everyday moments that we often overlook.

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Burnout, Perfectionism, and Imposter Syndrome: Why They Go Together—and How to Break the Cycle
deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25 deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25

Burnout, Perfectionism, and Imposter Syndrome: Why They Go Together—and How to Break the Cycle

Imposter syndrome—that persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success—is an experience that many high-achieving professionals face.

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How to Build a High-Impact Morning Routine Without Waking Up at 4 AM
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/12/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/12/25

How to Build a High-Impact Morning Routine Without Waking Up at 4 AM

You don’t need an extreme schedule to build a morning routine that energizes you, supports productivity, and aligns with your life.

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The Power of a ‘Wins List’: Tracking All of Your Life Successes and Wins for Resilience
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/10/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/10/25

The Power of a ‘Wins List’: Tracking All of Your Life Successes and Wins for Resilience

Taking the time to document your successes and wins is not just an exercise in self-appreciation; it’s a powerful tool for resilience. When life feels hard, this list becomes a reminder of your strength, capability, and determination.

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Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance
deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25 deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25

Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance

Deep Health is more than physical fitness or emotional resilience; it’s an evidence-based, whole-person approach that acknowledges how different dimensions of health influence and amplify one another.

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Push-Pull Habit Anxiety: Breaking Through Resistance to Build Better Habits
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 3/3/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 3/3/25

Push-Pull Habit Anxiety: Breaking Through Resistance to Build Better Habits

When we’re faced with the need to change old habits or adopt new ones, we often encounter a phenomenon called “push-pull habit anxiety.”

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The Power of Laughter: Laugh Hard, Laugh Often for Stress Relief
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 2/28/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 2/28/25

The Power of Laughter: Laugh Hard, Laugh Often for Stress Relief

When the stress piles up, what if instead of grinding harder, we allowed ourselves to laugh harder, more often, and with intention?

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The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Health Coach: Process, Benefits, and What to Expect
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/27/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/27/25

The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Health Coach: Process, Benefits, and What to Expect

A skilled health coach doesn’t just provide advice; they guide you through a personalized journey of self-discovery, growth, and achievement.

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Sleep Hygiene Best Practices for Deep, Restorative Sleep— if You Struggle With Chronic Stress and Burnout
sleep, deep health Michelle Porter 2/26/25 sleep, deep health Michelle Porter 2/26/25

Sleep Hygiene Best Practices for Deep, Restorative Sleep— if You Struggle With Chronic Stress and Burnout

In this article, we’ll explore practical, evidence-based sleep hygiene practices that can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling truly refreshed.

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Perception Bias: Becoming More Self-Aware of How You Show Up in the World to Others
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 2/24/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 2/24/25

Perception Bias: Becoming More Self-Aware of How You Show Up in the World to Others

We all want to be successful, driven, and respected, but sometimes our actions don’t quite align with how we intend to be seen.

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Do You Have an Actual Leadership Style or Are You Just Projecting Your Unexamined Trauma and Coping Mechanisms?
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/18/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/18/25

Do You Have an Actual Leadership Style or Are You Just Projecting Your Unexamined Trauma and Coping Mechanisms?

Your leadership style might not be the product of careful, self-aware cultivation, but rather a reflection of unexamined coping mechanisms developed in response to past trauma.

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The Power of a Daily ‘Thought Dump’: Better Manage Your Thoughts, Worries, and Lists
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/17/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/17/25

The Power of a Daily ‘Thought Dump’: Better Manage Your Thoughts, Worries, and Lists

This deceptively straightforward exercise—taking time at the end of the day to write down your thoughts, worries, wins, and plans—can be a game-changer for managing chronic stress and burnout.

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Spending Quality Time with Loved Ones Is Essential for Your Well-Being
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 2/14/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 2/14/25

Spending Quality Time with Loved Ones Is Essential for Your Well-Being

Family, friends, pets, and even community connections are more than just "nice to haves" — these relationships ground us, support us, and bring meaning to our lives.

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What to Do When You Feel Stuck in a Chronic Stress Cycle to Prevent Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/13/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/13/25

What to Do When You Feel Stuck in a Chronic Stress Cycle to Prevent Burnout

If you’re constantly tired, irritable, and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to live this way.

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