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It's Not in Your Head, It's in the Forecast: Weather's Effects on Mental and Physical Health
Weather's Effect on Mental and Physical Health If your mood drops with grey skies, your pain flares before a storm, or your energy disappears during heat waves, you are not imagining it. Weather influences more than what we wear. It affects how the brain and body regulate mood, sleep, pain, and stress. Changes in light, temperature, and atmospheric pressure can shape how manageable a day feels, particularly for people living with chronic pain, chronic illness, or mental healt
Vanessa McCulloch
Jan 212 min read


A Therapist's Guide to the Holidays with a Chronic Illness
A therapist with a chronic illness helps with practical tips to enjoy the holiday
Vanessa McCulloch
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Task Jumping: Why It Is Difficult to Get Things Done with ADHD
Practical Strategies to Manage Task Jumping
Vanessa McCulloch
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Does Halloween Feel Overwhelming? Tips for Sensory Avoiders
Practical tips for managing sensory overwhelm during Halloween.
Vanessa McCulloch
Oct 29, 20252 min read
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