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Why More Adult Culver City Residents Are Choosing Braces

by Ryan McComb Braces that adult Culver City residents often consider are no longer just about straightening teeth; they’re about boosting confidence and …

The Bungalow

by Ckrista Mari  Once I was a being on a boat, lost in a sea of isolation. Tumultuous waves crashed against the creaking, withering wood that made up the …

5 Tips for Dealing with Chronic Pain

by Alan E. Smith Pain can be low, pounding, never-seems-to-go-away pain or stabbing, piercing, want-to-scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs pain. There are as many …

Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Center for Your Needs

by Steven J. Runyan Addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process, …

Soothing Solutions: 5 Techniques To Sleep Better And Stress Less

by Cassie Kalbah We can go for days without Wi-Fi, but one rough night of sleep? That can turn a normal person into a cranky couch creature. The next day …

Sobriety Is Not the End of Fun, It Is the Beginning

Guest Blog For many people considering sobriety, a common fear arises: Will my life get boring? This concern often comes from how deeply alcohol and drugs are …

Purple Party for Farewell with a Grin

by Dr. Bob Rich The opening chapter of my 20th book The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement, introduces you to Natalie, my daughter who died in December …

The Secret to Feeling Love and Stop Confusing it with Attachment

by Ina Backbier When someone used to say “I love you,” sometimes I’d feel a quick dopamine hit. But most often? I’d feel flat, disconnected, even …

Sixteen Years Later: How Creativity Helped Me Rebuild After Suicide Loss

by Lori Snelling I didn’t expect the sixteenth anniversary to hit so hard. Grief isn’t linear—we say that often—but sometimes it circles back like a …

How Faith Supports Good Mental Health

Guest Blog Today, more people are talking about the importance of mental health—and that’s a good thing. As stress, anxiety, and depression become more …

When Food Choices Become a Family Battleground

by Anand Mehta, LMFT How to Navigate Conflicts with Compassion and Respect Food is more than just fuel, it’s tied to identity, culture, love, and control. …

Idealists in ‘The White Lotus’ and Beyond

by Jodi Nathanson Season 3 of The White Lotus, set in Thailand, left many viewers shocked. As a devoted fan of the series and a High School English Teacher, …

Rehab Alone Not Enough, Says Santa Monica Pill Addiction Therapist

Guest Blog Pill addiction can take a heavy toll on an individual’s life, affecting not just the body but the mind and relationships. Whether it’s …

Ann Dallman on Her New Book in the Cady Whirlwind Thunder Series

Ann Dallman had a brief Q&A with RTS when her second book Cady and the Birchbark Box was published by the Modern History Press in 2022. Now her new book …

Ha Hatley MD Offers a New Perspective on Preventative Healthcare

by Sanjay Kumar Holistic family medicine embraces a comprehensive approach to health, focusing on the interconnected aspects of physical, emotional, and mental …

Mental Health Benefits of South Korea’s Massage Culture

by Chae In today’s fast-paced world, mental health has become a global priority, and societies across the globe are exploring new ways to restore balance and …

‘The Bones’ – Chris Stark’s Sequel to ‘Carnival Lights’

The Bones by Chris Stark is a novel-in-progress that continues the stories of the protagonists in Carnival Lights and introduces new ones. The characters’ …

What If Your Competitor Hired a Business Keynote Speaker Before You Did?

Guest Blog Imagine that you have a corporate event coming up in the next fiscal year. You have your eye on a couple of different keynote speakers, and one in …

Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog – A Chat with Sue Harrison

Sue Harrison’s Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog is a novel for middle-grade readers. The book engages young readers with a heartwarming story of dog adoption …

Dana Behavioral Health: Integrating TMS into Comprehensive Depression Care Plans

by Sanjay Kumar In the field of mental health care, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a transformative treatment option. As noted by Dana …

Healing From Within: How Self-Therapy Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health

by Sharoon Jamil In our busy, often chaotic lives, it’s easy to forget how deeply connected our minds and bodies are. We can get so caught up in the daily …

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