Are Your Prepared To Advocate for Yourself?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way.   5 Ways to Become Your Own Advocate   Becoming your own advocate can be hard for many people, especially when it comes to your healthcare. It can be very challenging if…

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Exploring Donald Hoffman’s Theory of Conscious Agents: An Alternative Look at the Mind-Body Problem

Reading Time: 3 minutesDonald Hoffman’s notion of conscious agents is a convincing and challenging paradigm in cognitive science and consciousness studies. Hoffman’s viewpoint differs greatly from standard materialism, positing that consciousness is not a result of physical processes but rather a fundamental component of reality. This article digs into Hoffman’s theory, examining how it is consistent with three fundamental principles: the primacy of consciousness, the interface theory of perception, and the dynamics of conscious agents. The Primacy of Consciousness Hoffman’s idea is based on the concept that awareness is fundamental. Contrary to the…

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Who Is in Your Support Circle?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Your support circle is more important than you think.   A lack of supportive relationships can actually be harmful to you because they reduce your ability to cope with life’s stresses. Supportive…

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Does Skepticism Have a Hold on You?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way.   Switching From Skepticism to an Open Mind   Do you need to see something to believe it? How often do you question new ideas? Do you pride yourself on doubting  information?…

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What Happened to the US Medical System?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way.   Are we being left in the dark when it comes to healthcare?   We’ve heard many times that America’s bloated, Kafkaesque healthcare system is collapsing. It’s been used to describe the…

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What Happened to Your Greatness?

Reading Time: 4 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Three Ways to Remember Your Greatness   The key to achieving greatness is consistency. Having a clear idea of what it takes to get results, and being able to repeat those steps…

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Groundbreaking Discovery in Panic Disorder Research at Salk Institute

Reading Time: 2 minutesSung Han, a neuroscientist at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and his team have made a ground-breaking discovery that could significantly impact the treatment of panic disorders. To control the symptoms of panic disorder, they found a fundamental brain circuit that depends on a neuropeptide known as Pituitary Adenylate Cystase-Activating Polypeptide (PACAP). This novel finding challenges the traditional focus on the amygdala, the brain’s fear centre, as the sole area responsible for panic responses. The team’s studies highlight the lateral parabrachial nucleus (PBL) in the pons region of the…

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Does Our Ego Really Care About Us?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way.   Healing Your Ego:  Three Ways to Heal Your Ego   Whether or not you’re a spiritual person, chances are you’ve heard about the concept of the ego. In short, it’s the…

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Delve Into the Science Behind Meditation and Improve Business & Life

Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Peggy Sealfon to provide another commentary in a series. The Peggy Sealfon Commentaries In this episode, Peggy Sealfon explores the growing trend of incorporating meditation into the workplace. Meditation, once seen as solely spiritual, now holds proven benefits for businesses and individuals alike. We delve into the science behind meditation, its impact on stress reduction, enhanced focus, and emotional intelligence. We also discuss real-life examples…

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