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Victorious September Earth, Wind & Fire once wrote with the lyrics, “Do you remember, the 21st night of September?” For me, September is not one night, it is a lifetime. A month stitched with loss, rebirth, grief, calling, ... read more

Join the LuvUrBrain Tribe with The Real English Elaine Help break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide through compassionate language. Instead of saying someone “committed suicide,” consider saying they “died by ... read more

What's the old saying? A picture is worth a thousand words? Well here it is. The holes? Not really holes. They are areas of low blood flow. Remember. You can change your brain and change your life.  You are not stuck with the ... read more

To continue the theme of September as Suicide Prevention Month, I’m sharing a recent article published in a local newspaper you’ll find the link below. As a multiple suicide attempt survivor, I’m on a mission to offer hope ... read more

What a difference two years makes. The picture on the left-hand side came up in photo memories from August 2024. I couldn’t believe it was me, and yet the evidence was in the photo memory. I had to take a photo in August 2026. The ... read more

Last week’s blog explored why medications have a time and place. This week, we’re shifting the focus to supplements—something most people already have strong opinions about. What Is a Supplement? Merriam-Webster defines a ... read more

      Why is it okay for people to take medication for physical illness and not mental/brain illness? Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The following reflects my personal journey of education and ... read more

  In a continuation of our series on key factors that keep the biological circle of Brain Health strong, let’s continue on our journey into MINDS. The second half of BRIGHT MINDS. Page 4 and continued on Page ... read more

In the previous article about brain health and BRIGHT MINDS, we unpacked the pneumonic BRIGHT. Did you spot the “I” was missing? This was deliberate. Read ... read more

This article continues to explore the topic of “What if mental health is really brain health?” by exploring BRIGHT of BRIGHT MINDS. Read ... read more

            This article was published in the April 2026 Well Being Magazine What if mental health is really brain ... read more

Your brain can be viewed as a car with each of the four circles like the tires that need to be balanced. What does each ‘tire’ represent? B—BIOLOGICAL The physical aspects of your brain and body and how they function ... read more