Life Simplified

S2E19 Four Things Likely Affecting Your Mental Health

It's Mental Health Awareness Month.  We're using the Mental Health Month Toolkit from Mental Health America.  We encourage you to download your own toolkit here. 
Take a mental health test at https://mhascreening.org
If you are in a mental health crisis, help is available.  Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Reach the Crisis text line by texting Hello to 741741.

S2E18 Dig In...Herbs and Food Preservation

We're finishing up the garden discussion by digging in to herbs and food preservation.  
For more information:
Savor the Flavor
Ball Recipes
National Center for Home Food Preservation
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S2E17 Dig In...Gardening with Children

In this episode, we're digging into gardening with children...the benefits, where to start, safety considerations, and ideas for including children in the process.
For more information:
PennState Extension: Gardening with Young Children
Rutgers: Gardening Activities for Youth
PennState Extension: Plant the Seeds of Gardening with Children's Books
Growing Good Kids Book Awards
PennState Extension: Indoor Winter Garden Fun for Children
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S2E16 Protect Your Senses and Other Garden Safety Tips

Protect your senses and cover your toes!  We're talking garden safety in this episode and end with an opportunity to #bedazzleyourtools.  
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For more information:
Tips on Staying Safe while Gardening-Rice County Extension
Sun Safety-Ohio State University Extension
Summer Sun Safety Tips-Alabama A & M & Auburn Universities
Prevent Injury in the Garden-Utah State University
 
 
 

S2E15 Dig in...Benefits of Gardening

If you're on the fence about gardening, these surprising benefits might just convince you.  If you #walkinthedirt or use try one of #plateitupkyproud recipes, let us know by commenting on our social media page or emailing lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com .
For More Information:
8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening
Plate it Up Kentucky Proud Recipes

S2E14 Dig In...Gardening 101

During April, we'll dig in to all things gardening.  In this episode, we'll look at the different types of gardening and tips to get started gardening.
For more information:
University of New Hampshire: Getting Started with Gardening
Illinois Extension: Starting a Garden-Types of Gardens
University of Florida Extension: Types of Gardens
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S2E13 Environmental Wellness

March is Living Well Month. We don't often think about how our environment can affect our well-being.  Today, we dive in.
For more information:
Northwestern University-Environmental Wellness
American Nurse Today-9 Dimensions of Wellness
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S2E12 What is Occupational Wellness

March is Living Well Month.  In this episode, we will focus on a relatively ignored aspect of wellness, occupational wellness.
For more information:
University of New Hampshire-Occupational Wellness
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S2E11 Physical Wellness

March is Living Well Month. We're discussing all things physical wellness today: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep. 
For more information:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
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S2E10 Brain Boost

March is Living Well Month.  In this episode, we're diving into Intellectual wellness and discussing ways to boost our brain power.
For more information:
Wellness Wheel Assessment-University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Intellectual Wellness
Harvard University-Intellectual Wellness