
Silver Friends and Gold Friends: Why the People We Choose Are Our Best Medicine
“Surround yourself with wonderful people.” — Shirley Johnson Some weeks I think about how much of my wellbeing has been written by the people I

“Surround yourself with wonderful people.” — Shirley Johnson Some weeks I think about how much of my wellbeing has been written by the people I

“God gave me a brain, so I better use it.” — Shirley Johnson The first time Shirley said this to me, she said it with

“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” — Shirley Johnson I will be honest with you. I am a recovering small-stuff sweater. I have lost peace over

There’s a coat in the hall closet that hasn’t fit in years. You know the one. You keep it because it meant something once, or

You scroll through your phone for a few minutes before bed. A friend from years ago looks radiant on a beach vacation. Someone you grew

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Standing Tall for Mental Health, host Colleen Schuerlein sits down with Deb, Tanis, and their skilled facilitator Michelle Ericksen to explore the transformative world

There’s a moment most of us know but rarely talk about. You’re sitting somewhere you love — maybe your kitchen table, your back porch at

Have you ever noticed how everything feels just a little heavier after a bad night’s sleep? Small things feel bigger. Patience runs thinner. Your thoughts

Let’s start with something most of us feel — but rarely say out loud. Often we are extremely busy, but are not being truly productive.

This is the week of St. Patrick’s Day — when we see shamrocks everywhere, hear about luck, and maybe enjoy a few lighthearted traditions. But