Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Can CBD Oil Cure Anxiety?
Anxiety confession: the first time I had a panic attack was when I got high on marijuana for the first time. Panic attacks as a result of using brain altering substances, like drugs, happen often – mostly in those predisposed to anxiety and panic already. What happens is the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) binds to cannaboid 1…
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Strong Babe Summer Guide Launch
It’s a day to celebrate, babes! The Strong Babe Summer Guide is officially available on Standing Strong Wellness! After months of writing, rewriting, and recipe testing I have to say I couldn’t be more excited to share the finished product with you all. The Strong Babe Summer Guide is so different from any other…
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April Update
Hello everyone! I’ve missed you all so much this month! I haven’t been able to connect with you as much as I’d like. But if I were to have any reason, I hope a vacation in Mexico is good enough! Vacations are funny. For me, they take a decent amount of preparation beforehand, and then…
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Make it Happen Monday
It’s up to you. It’s your story. It is your book, and you get to write it. You have so much more control, and so much more credit in your life than you give yourself. But don’t let that scare you – let it empower you. “You’re gonna do what you’re called to do –…
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Period Probs: What You Didn’t Know
My Basic Premenstrual Problems: Death cramps, extreme hunger, wild mood swings, and muscle aches. Most of you reading this will not be surprised at my list – 80% of women report having PMS symptoms. Therefore, I am not the exception. In fact, a couple of days ago in between a handful of popcorn and a…
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Getting Past a Plateau
If you’ve been on your fitness journey for a while, then you know exactly what I’m talking about! Eventually, you get to a point where you just stop noticing any progress. You put in the same effort, the same work, you abide by the same routine, but end up with different results – or lack…
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March Update
Hello friends, How has March been treating you? If you feel like things are great but could be better, then guess what? We are in the same place. Welcome, take a seat. You see, lately I’ve been daydreaming about my ideal day – my ideal life actually, and what it looks like. This, although sometimes…
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Make it Happen Monday
There are some extraordinary, truly inspiring people out there – and Jay Shetty is one of them. This snippet of his captivating interview with Impact Theory really hit home for me, and I hope you can take something from it too. This week may we all realize what happiness really looks…
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Crunchy Avocado Fries
Hey, did you hear the news? It’s 2018 and avocados are still totally amazing. Of course they are great in their natural state, but avocado fries are a real thing of beauty. If you haven’t tried avocado fries yet, here’s your chance. And although at first glance it may sound a little strange hear me out:…
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Why switch from coffee to matcha?
I did something just over one week ago I never ever thought I would do. I switched from coffee to matcha. Not fully – but hear me out. Every afternoon, I’m used to cozying up with yet another (usually 3rd) cup of coffee for the day. I, Jen Standing, lifetime coffee lover and 3 pm…
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