The Happiness Hoax And How It Impacts Your Health

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy “The notion that a human being should be constantly happy is a uniquely modern, uniquely American, uniquely destructive idea.”  Dr. Andrew Weil Flashback to the time my high school aged son asked me: “Mom, where’s your great big smile?”  Daniel had noticed the absence of the ever- present smile that… Continue reading The Happiness Hoax And How It Impacts Your Health

Let It Hurt

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy The disturbing events of the last year have created a wave of gripping visual images that float in and out of my conscious awareness: Me, at the age of 11, marching for civil rights and singing “We Shall Overcome.”  Me, as a college student, when the slogan “Make Love Not… Continue reading Let It Hurt

Shedding the Should

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy As we enter a new calendar year we often spend time reflecting on the old year and setting goals for the new one.  The voice in our heads is frequently judgmental and critical making it especially important for us to recognize that thoughts and beliefs focusing on self-judgment and self-improvement… Continue reading Shedding the Should

Legacy of a Legend – Dr. John Sarno

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy In late 2011 I felt totally lost and discouraged.  It was one year after back surgery, and my agonizing pain and sciatica were raging out of control. My neurosurgeon prescribed physical therapy for pain of “unknown origin.” After all, the surgery had corrected the structural issues that had “caused” my… Continue reading Legacy of a Legend – Dr. John Sarno

When It’s “Good” to Feel “Bad”

By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Elaine Jeffy One of the most powerful keys to healing from chronic pain, anxiety, or loss is allowing, honoring and accepting our full range of emotions.  We live in a society that relies on intellect at the expense of feelings. The dark or commonly called “negative” emotions of sadness, fear, grief, and… Continue reading When It’s “Good” to Feel “Bad”