Don’t Rush the Good: Why Celebrating Milestones Is a Healing Practice
Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith

Don’t Rush the Good: Why Celebrating Milestones Is a Healing Practice

Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the belief that life is meant to be powered through. That when you reach a goal or finish a chapter, you check it off and keep going. No pause. No breath. Just on to the next thing.

I see this constantly—in my clients, in myself, in our culture. We're so focused on the doing that we forget about the being.

But here's what I've learned: When we don't stop to honor the moments we've worked for, we miss the medicine.

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Redefining Strength: A Deep Dive into Men’s Health
Foundational Health, Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith Foundational Health, Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith

Redefining Strength: A Deep Dive into Men’s Health

What if the strongest version of you wasn’t the one pushing through, ignoring symptoms, or burning the candle at both ends—but the one who slows down, pays attention, and takes care of himself on every level?

In a world that’s conditioned men to measure strength in grit, muscle, and endurance, we’re flipping the script. True strength comes from wholeness.

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The Science of Spirituality: How Connecting with Something Greater Protects Your Brain and Body
Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith Holistic Wellness Autumn Smith

The Science of Spirituality: How Connecting with Something Greater Protects Your Brain and Body

We often think of spirituality as something personal, emotional, or even abstract. But what if your spiritual life actually rewires your brain, strengthens your immune system, and protects your mental health?

That’s exactly what groundbreaking research by Dr. Lisa Miller, professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, has revealed. Her studies show that spirituality isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s a powerful health practice that builds long-term resilience and well-being.

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