SoulBeing Blog
News, information, and resources to help you understand and improve your health.
The Impact of Connection on Human Health
Humans are social creatures, and our connections to others play a vital role in our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Many studies have shown that having a sense of community can have a positive impact on our overall well-being. In this post, we will explore the...
The Opioid Epidemic & Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative treatments should play a key role in the solution The opioid epidemic has become a major public health crisis in the United States. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and...
How to Combat the Problem of Unnecessary Surgeries
In the United States, overuse of medical procedures and surgeries is a growing concern. According to a report by the National Academy of Medicine, up to 30% of medical procedures and surgeries are unnecessary. This not only puts patients at risk of harm, but it also...
Doulas and Midwives: What’s the Difference?
Expecting mothers often have a myriad of support staff to choose from. Two common choices are doulas and midwives. Doulas offer emotional and physical support, while midwives can provide medical assistance in health care settings. When deciding between a doula and a...
Is Your Diet Impacting Your Mental Health?
The mind-body connection has long been recognized, and proper nutrition is an essential component of maintaining good mental health. Research has increasingly shown the importance of nutrient-rich foods in preventing and mitigating common mental health disorders such...
Acupuncture & Female Fertility
An evidence-based evaluation on the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving odds of conception and treatment of infertility concerns Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. The aim of acupuncture therapy...
The “Best”
SoulBeing March 2023 Newsletter Competition is built into the very fabric of our society. It is a driver of capitalism, and its usefulness and value tend to be contentious topics. Participation trophies have become a norm for children’s sports and activities,...
Work and Play
SoulBeing February 2023 Newsletter I read recently that children do not differentiate between work and play. Watching my toddlers attempt to fold socks or sweep the kitchen floor with the same unbridled enthusiasm that they demonstrate while playing with train sets or...
Doing Well & Doing Good
SoulBeing January 2023 Newsletter There are times in life when it feels like everything is coming full circle. Some people call this “flow,” others call it living out your purpose, some might simply call it coincidence. But I find these moments of synchronicity, of...
Employee Empowerment and Your Bottom Line
What makes a company a destination workplace? This is the question that many HR professionals find themselves coming back to again and again this year, as the battle for talent goes global and is more competitive than ever. Employee engagement is a critical KPI. With...
Finding Purpose in Problem Solving
I recently attended the First Annual Maine Startup Challenge, an awesome event hosted by the Maine Venture Fund. The competition invited four different age groups from kindergarten through adulthood to submit a conceptual business plan for the chance of winning a cash...
The Future of Work: Human-Centric
Do you know the origin story of the HR profession? “Human Resources” as a function was born during the Industrial Revolution, as heads-of-household, mostly men, began to flock to cities from their dwindling family farms in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Rumors of...
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
A transition into the fall season always feels bittersweet for me. Another summer gone by too quickly paired with the promise of beautiful cozy months ahead. New beginnings for many of us as more predictable routines resume, while the days simultaneously carry an...
Acceptance vs. Alignment
Slower Summer days have been great for introspection and leisurely thinking. A lot of my ponderings through these hotter months have been around the theme of alignment. The concept is a big one, as it encompasses all aspects of our lives: personal, career,...
Looking for Inspiration?
Let’s talk about inspiration. When I first sat down to write our June Newsletter, I was blank. I consulted a running list of topics and studies that I keep filed away for these occasions. Usually, something on this list will stir or intrigue me to dig deeper. Capture...
The Answer to this Month’s BIG Questions – Newsletter: May 2022
May has been full of conferences, and we are energized by the renewed connection with a community hungry for new solutions to support their people in innovative and holistic ways. Being able to share our story face to face after so much remote work has been incredibly...
Good News! HSA Contribution Limits Increase in 2023
The Internal Revenue Service has released health savings account (HSA) contribution limits for calendar year 2023, welcome news for employers, employees, and HSA-eligible service providers alike. “The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday that for the calendar...
Healthy Earth, Healthy Communities, Healthy Us! Newsletter: April 2022
Earlier this week I was speaking with my three-year-old daughter about Earth Day, or as she calls it, “Earth’s Birthday” (adorable). I started sharing ways we can help the Earth and saying things I remember from my childhood like “the Earth is our home and we all need...
Feeling the Shift! Newsletter: March 2022
Companies are concerning themselves with the well-being of their employees more than ever. In the 2021 employer benefits survey by Willis Towers Watson, 69% of HR decision-makers identified integrating employee well-being into their benefits offerings as their top...
McKinsey Study on the Changing (and Growing!) Wellness Industry
This week in "The ShortList," McKinsey & Company explored how the global wellness industry is responding to fast-changing consumer habits. Trends toward personalization, increased mobility, and on-demand services are seeing strong growth both in consumer habits...