Posts in Physio Logic
The Epidemic of Stress and How to Manage It: Mind, Body, Spirit and Soul

“I will take out my prescription pad and I will write: Yoga two times per week, for six weeks. With an ICD-9, which is a diagnosis code, of palpitations, insomnia. It’s the same thing we do for meditation.” What would it feel like to have our stress validated and cared for, to have yoga and mediation prescribed?

Julie Graham is a Certified Health Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, Positive Psychology Practitioner and co-Founder of FRESH Med NYC, and she’s the specialist who would show you how that felt. Bob’s Gotta Gotta Gotta mind is the future-focused sibling of what Julie calls the Shoulda Shoulda Shoulda. She likes the phrase: “Stop should-ing all over yourself,” and suggested that yoga and mediation are our means.

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FRESH Workshop Series Concludes with Happiness As Medicine

We also learned to find our strengths. These qualities are what Julie immediately works to identify in her clients, because as she puts it, "I'm going to feel like a ding dong for the rest of my life if I compare myself to others.” Everyone laughed, but it’s true: Julie is creative and driven and quick, and now she capitalizes on those traits with confidence rather than comparison. “As a nation, we score very low on self regulation... What are you good at?” she asked us.

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FRESH 6 Month Workshop Series

Do you find yourself asking these questions?

  • What is a healthy way to lose weight? What’s the best diet?
  • What are some ways to reduce stress? Is meditation for me?
  • I don’t like going to the gym. Is there another way to get moving?
  • I am always exhausted. I don’t get enough sleep. Do you have any suggestions for getting a better night’s sleep?
  • I want to be happier and healthier, but how and where do I start?
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