THE BUZZ
Celebrating Mother’s Day Alcohol Free
women make for their children. This day is often celebrated with beautiful flowers, perhaps
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an adorable gift made by our children, or by gathering together with family for a special meal. These holiday brunches spotlight mimosas or bloody Marys for the guests of honor, and it is almost unheard of to consider celebrating your special day without a cocktail…or three.
Alcohol use among women has been steadily on the rise for the past three decades, with rates of heavy drinking skyrocket- ing by 41% over the past year, leading to more days of drinking per week, binge drinking, and day drinking. Between 2019 and 2020, the online sales of alcohol rose by a whopping 262%. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that exces- sive use of alcohol during the pandemic could negatively impact health, threatening immunity and raising cancer risk.
As awareness grows about gray area drinking—falling some-
where illusive between “black out” drinking and occasional drink- ing—more women are choosing an alcohol-free life, recognizing how empowering and life enhancing it is to be alcohol free.
This Mother’s Day, allow yourself to indulge in genuine self- care, using these suggestions as a guide.
1. Treat your skin and nervous system with a full-body coconut oil massage.
2. Soak in a hot bath by candlelight, with Epsom salts infused with your favorite essential oils and rose petals. Lock the door, sip herbal tea, and listen to a podcast or relaxing music.
3. Take a walk in the woods, noting all five senses as they delight in your surroundings.
4. Listen to a recorded yoga nidra practice from InSight Timer, then enjoy a catnap.
5. Nurture yourself with herbal medicine through the wonderful world of organic herbal tea and local honey.
Joy Herbst MSN, NP-C is an AANP board certi- fied nurse practitioner and gray area drinking sober coach. She specializes in recovery coaching for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, and problem drinking. She offers Sober Woman meetings, Women’s Circles, Yoga of Recovery and movement
classes at the Women’s Community Wellness Center in Fairfield, CT.
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he story goes that Anna Jarvis put Mother’s Day on the calendar on May 12, 1907, as a day dedicated to expressing love and gratitude to mothers, acknowledging the sacrifices
Soul Care as an Aspect of Well-Being
spirit. While we tend to many parts of our well-being through exercise, eating, and community activities, we may not give voice to our inner core, our soul, or whatever that may mean for you. As I entered a part of my life where I was seeking to know myself, deepen my connection with Spirit, and live an authentic life, I em- barked on a journey that brings me to where I am today. Through over 40 years of corporate IT experience, combined with years as an ordained interfaith/interspiritual minister and spiritual coun- selor, I guide my clients from all walks of life and belief systems through an exploration of their true divine nature.
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you to experience authenticity in your life through a connection and exploration of the ground of all being, that deepest of truths that is beyond life and death and goes by many names, and no name at all. You may consider yourself religious, or perhaps spiritual but not religious. Regardless, spiritual direction is a process of quiet contemplation, questioning, and exploration that draws upon many modalities and is tailored for each client. Through time in reflection and guided meditation, creative activities, or deep inquiry and prayer, spiritual counseling creates a sacred space for you to take care of your soul.
Sessions are offered via Zoom, and in person when health guidelines permit. All are welcome and I am honored to bring my offerings to you. You can learn more about me at www.
lauriingram.com or reach me at
lauri@lauriingram.com. I am happy to offer a complementary 30-minute consultation to see if spiritual counseling is a fit for you.
Lauri Ingram is an ordained interfaith/interspiritual minister from One Spirit Seminary in New York City. Based in Hamden, Lauri is a certified Interspiritual Counselor (May 2021), Crystal Dreaming practitio- ner, certified color therapist, and Tibetan Bowl sound healer as well as the co-founder of Etheric Elements,
offering crystal, light, and color therapy products to practitioners. You can learn more about Lauri at
www.lauriingram.com and schedule a complementary exploratory virtual call. See ad on page 16.
everal years ago, after years of unexpected life changes and health crises, I realized there was one aspect of my overall well-being that needed attention: my soul, my essence, my
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