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The Journey to the Second Mountain
This Breathe & Eat Chocolate article was inspired by the book I am currently reading called, The Second Mountain by author David Brooks...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 223 min read
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Pursuing Simplicity
The subject of trying to live a life while pursuing simplicity has been an important principle and goal for many thinkers in science...

Ryan Gilbert
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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Emotional Roller Coaster, Parenting Teens and ‘Tweens
At Breathe & Eat Chocolate, we did a deep dive into research, trying to find some quality resources for parents of a ‘tween or teenager...

Ryan Gilbert
May 29, 20244 min read
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The Minutiae Behind Mindfulness
Breathe & Eat Chocolate, would like to take a closer scientific look at specific cognitive skills related to the present and mindfulness.

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 23, 20245 min read
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MASTERING CONTENTMENT
As a father and around the holiday season, the word “contentment” is a specific subject I think about a lot as a parent and the aftermath...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT + TRUTH OVER LIES AND ISOLATION
The conditions we live in and the things that surround us has an impact on us. Living by truth and being honest to ourselves gives us...

Ryan Gilbert
Mar 29, 20235 min read
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The High Value Nature has on our Mental Health
There is now a large amount of evidence and new research confirming how important our outdoor environment is for our mental state...

Ryan Gilbert
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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The Art of Active Listening
A family is the emotional unit as an individual processes certain stress factors over their lifespan. Many husbands, wives or parents...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 26, 20236 min read
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Peace Over Performance - Calming the Monkey Mind
Our minds are wondering more now than ever science is confirming in mental health studies. It is at times like maybe we are trying to...

Ryan Gilbert
Jan 13, 20236 min read
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The Conundrum of Negative Self-Talk
Anyone who battles periods of negative self-talk understands how maddening and crippling it can be at times in your life.

Ryan Gilbert
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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Everything. Starts. With. Your. Thoughts.
Mental Health Article - Automaticity is both a blessing and a curse depending on where you are with your habits and your thoughts.

Ryan Gilbert
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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Solution-Focused Therapy, Changing your Mind + Thoughts for Positive Outcomes
Mental Health Article - While I was working at a crisis line with the largest mental health organization in the world, I answered...

Ryan Gilbert
Nov 7, 20224 min read
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Embracing the Mystery
Author David Chernikoff, also a Yogi, has studied with many great meditation teachers and shares some of his wisdom learned...

Ryan Gilbert
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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