As the seasons change, (Seasonal Affect Disorder is REAL), make sure you're taking extra steps to keep yourself healthy and feeling good. Here are a few tips: 1. Seek Therapy I'm a firm believer EVERYONE needs a therapist. Not sure where to find one, don't have insurance, or the whole process just scares you? Try Open Path Collective. Sessions are sliding scale from $30-$50 per session. Or give TalkSpace a try! Completely virtual. Check to see about other sliding scale practi

Stressed? Need a healthy way to unwind? I got you. Try lavender oil! Lavender oil has stress relieving properties that works wonders. At the end of the day, run a hot bath, add epsom salt (+ if it’s lavender scented) and put in a few drops of lavender oil. They say about 10 is enough but I’m extra and do like 30. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Chill for about 30-40 minutes put on a podcast, the Esperanza Spalding Pandora station, or silence. Whatever helps you. I also make an oil concoction (my ski

Hey Friends! My name is Miracle Allums (but you probably already knew that lol) and I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist, Doula, and Reiki Practitioner that has lived in four states (one of them twice), travelled (or traveled if you're British) the globe, and somehow is still able to keep my super cute pup Sasha Woofsalot alive. Basically, I know a bunch of things, about a lot of things. I found that I have TONS of information to share that may be helpful for others to live their b

Need a little bit more of an energy boost in the morning? Try essential oils! When you hop in the shower, take some lemon, peppermint, or eucalyptus essentials oils and put a few drops in the shower with you. You can mix them together or try them separately. They all have invigorating properties and will for sure wake you up and help energize you a bit. The steam of the shower and the oils works wonders. It's almost like a mini spa treatment! Wondering what brands of essentia

Get ready because I am about to GO. IN. Lately, I've become the go-to person for folks within my community who are interested in therapy but have no clue where to start. And I love that! I'm going to share quite a few resources that could be very useful on your search. Let's dive in! Open Path Collective Open Path Collective is a non-profit platform where you can find affordable in-person sessions (although some of their therapists also offer remote video session as well!).