Unlock the Path to Inner Harmony and Healing: Holistic Energy Practitioner Explains His Transformational Methods
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., October 29, 2025 —Timothy Spriggs believes there is more to well-being than physical treatments alone. The certified energy healing practitioner and founder of Revive Wellness Center in Albuquerque uses a powerful, integrated approach to help clients achieve balance, healing and alignment in their lives.
“My approach is based on the idea that external experiences may cause energies to become trapped and lead to internal imbalances,” Spriggs explained. “These imbalances can manifest in diverse ways, leading to physical discomfort or emotional distress. Energy healing works to locate and release these energetic blockages, allowing the body to restore its natural balance and enhance its ability to heal itself.”
He offers a variety of in-person and virtual sessions that incorporate the Emotion Code, Body Code and Belief Code, as well as Reiki sessions.
Spriggs described the Emotion Code as a technique that helps people identify and release trapped emotional energies from negative past events. These harmful trapped emotions can cause a variety of physical and emotional issues.
“Because trapped emotions are made of energy, just like the rest of the body, they exert an influence on the body’s tissues and can cause physical discomfort,” Spriggs said. “Releasing trapped emotions makes conditions right for the body to heal itself physically, and emotional difficulties often disappear or become much easier to handle.”
The Body Code, he said, is a sophisticated and complete method of body balancing that encompasses emotional, energetic, nutritional, structural, pathogenic and toxicity factors.
“This technique is not meant to replace any medical treatment, but by correcting underlying imbalances, we help the body’s innate self-healing ability to take over,” he said. “As a result, discomfort and malfunction in the body often disappear, the organs function as they should, nutrients are absorbed properly, energy levels are raised and emotional issues become manageable or nonexistent.”
The Belief Code builds on the Emotion Code and Body Code, Spriggs explained, and allows him to tap into the subconscious mind to identify and release unwanted beliefs, reverse or replace negative systems of thought, and create space for new empowering beliefs.
“The Belief Code offers us a way to uproot negative subconscious beliefs, release ourselves from incongruous belief patterns and allows us to see things as they really are,” he added. “Free your mind, body and spirit from beliefs that have been holding you back!”
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About Timothy Spriggs
Initially trained in Reiki, Spriggs expanded his skills to incorporate the Emotion Code, Body Code and Belief Code, creating a powerful, integrated approach to wellness. Each modality holds unique insights into how bodies and minds store energy, emotions and beliefs, all of which shape experiences and health.
Coming from a family with strong medical roots, Spriggs witnessed the conventional path of healing firsthand but always believed that there was more to well-being than physical treatments alone. This belief drove him to explore complementary modalities that promote healing from within. Today, he strives to offer a holistic, compassionate practice that resonates with those seeking alternative, meaningful methods to resolve deep-seated issues and restore harmony in their lives.
Why Do So Many Golfers Have Back Pain? What One Spinal Surgeon is Doing to Correct It.
According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), in 2024 approximately 47.2 million Americans played golf. For many avid golfers, that nagging lower-back ache feels like the price of doing business. In reality, most aren’t simply “unlucky with posture,” their bodies are being pushed beyond what they’re built for. Limited mobility, compensatory movement patterns, and subtle alignment issues often lead to chronic lumbar strain that flares late on the back nine, derailing rounds and cutting short the joy of play.
Why Golf and Back Pain Go Hand in Hand
The golf swing looks straightforward in theory, turn, drive, repeat, but it’s mechanically complex. The body must coordinate the hips, trunk, and shoulders in perfect sequence. When one area, such as the hips or thoracic spine, is restricted, the lower back ends up taking the load. Over time, those compensations lead to overloaded joints, tight soft tissues, and pain that limits both swing and stamina. “As a spinal and orthopaedic surgeon, I see golfers of all levels who blame their swing when the real problem is how their body moves,” explains Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, founder of Comprehensive Wellness in the New York area. “When you correct those imbalances , rather than just the technique, you can restore motion, reduce pain, and actually improve performance.”Common swing faults like Reverse Spine Angle and Early Extension only add to the strain, reinforcing why the body must be conditioned to support the mechanics of the game.
A Different Approach: Treating the Body, Not Just the Symptoms
Recognizing that the swing is only half of the story, Dr. Okubadejo and his team have introduced a Golf Wellness model, a clinical-plus-performance framework that blends medical insight, movement science, and golf mechanics. It’s a personalized approach designed to keep golfers moving freely, swinging efficiently, and enjoying the game without pain.
Here’s how it works in practice:
1. TPI-Based Physical Assessment
Every new golfer undergoes a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 screening. The screen assesses how well a person’s pelvis, thoracic spine, hips, feet, and balance function under simple movement tests. To tie body to ball, the clinician also captures simple swing video clips to see how movement breakdowns map to swing faults.
2. Movement + Hands-On Work
From that screen, the clinician prescribes a targeted regimen, massage and stretching to calm “hot spots,” motion restoration where joints are pinched, and soft-tissue mobilization to free up restriction.
3. Therapeutic Training, Pattern Correction, and Core Control
Physical therapy builds the missing links: glute sequencing, core anti-rotation stability, scapular rhythm, and movement timing. This structure helps create durability, allowing the body to withstand the volume without collapsing under it.
4. Biologic Options for Tough Tissue
For stubborn tendon or soft-tissue injuries that don’t respond to movement alone, the plan may include PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or exosome injections, integrated into a phased return-to-play protocol.
5. Warm-Up, Recovery, and Sustainment Built Into the Game Plan
One of the biggest differentiators: the program tailors warm-up flows (tee-box routine, longer range warm-up) and daily recovery tools so players can “show up ready” — even on travel rounds. Over weeks, clients track gains in hip and thoracic rotation, balance, dispersion, carry, and how their body feels late in the round.
What Golfers Are Saying — And Expecting
Patients often report early improvements in mobility and reduced stiffness within two weeks. By week 3–6, rotation gains and more consistent ball-striking emerge; by week 6–12, some see return of speed, this time without triggering pain. The real goal: fewer “flare-ups” at holes 15–18, steadier swing mechanics (less collapse under fatigue), and a body that can practice more often rather than needing rest.
Who Stands to Benefit
This approach isn’t limited to one type of golfer. It helps:
∙ Players with recurring back, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, or wrist issues
∙ Competitive golfers chasing more speed without sacrificing health
∙ Weekend warriors who feel beat up after practice sessions
∙ Older golfers (55+) looking to maintain balance, rotation, and distance
∙ Juniors who need volume guardrails plus movement foundations
∙ Desk-bound adults whose bodies “forget how to move” before they swing
Why This Matters On and Off the Course
The advantage of this approach is that it treats more than just pain. Because the body is being reorganized, golfers often see gains in swing consistency, better dispersion, and more sustainable play over time. Off the course, activities such as carrying groceries, commuting, sleeping, and general mobility tend to improve too, because less strain is put on the body when walking in the door.
Takeaway
Golf shouldn’t automatically come with discomfort, but for many, the body’s limitations get overwhelmed by demanding mechanical sequences. What Dr. Okubadejo’s Golf Wellness model offers is a bridge between movement science, clinical care, and equipment/technique, not by discarding your swing coach but by making your body capable of sustaining one. The result: more rounds, fewer flare-ups, less pain, and greater freedom in how far and often you play.
Mother-Daughter Relationship Repair Gets an Actionable Roadmap Paved With Proven Strategies
SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 28, 2025 — When mother and daughter co-authors Leslie and Lindsey Glass released their book The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover, they lit the spark of healing between mothers and daughters. And now, they’ve made it easier for readers to turn written words into transformation with their immersive companion workbook, The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover: Workbook For Lasting Change.
The workbook dives even deeper into the original book’s four proven steps—Revealing Your Back Story, Exploring Your Emotional & Personality Styles, Understanding Your Conflicts & Triggers, and Learning the Tools to Restore the Love—with interactive guidance that takes self-discovery from insight to action. Drawing from their own lived experience, Leslie and Lindsey Glass weave together wisdom, tenderness and clarity to help others rebuild bonds with empathy and purpose.
“We want to provide the information to help you see it, recover from it and have the relationship you hoped for with one of the most important people in your life,” Leslie Glass said.
Inside Workbook For Lasting Change are assessments that uncover deeper patterns, journaling prompts that encourage honesty and exploration, and structured exercises designed to transform reflection into growth. Glossaries provide language for complex emotions, real-life scenarios illustrate common challenges, and communication scripts offer practical blueprints for conversations that restore trust.
By turning stories into understanding and conflict into connection, the workbook makes relationship repair accessible and sustainable. Each section provides concrete tools for bridging divides, rewriting old narratives and nurturing compassion one step at a time.
“If you're ready to move beyond the hurts and patterns that held you back and bring back the love you both long for, this is your guide, your companion and your invitation to a new chapter of healing together,” Lindsey Glass added.
The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover: Workbook For Lasting Change
Publisher: Reach Out Recovery
Release Date: November 1, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-7324158-8-1 (paperback)
ISBN: 979-8-218-81371-0 (e-book)
About the Authors
Leslie Glass is a journalist, recovery advocate and the author of 12 books, including nine USA Today and New York Times bestselling suspense novels. She is the cofounder of Reach Out Recovery and co-producer of the award-winning documentaries The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.
Lindsey Glass is an author, screenwriter and cofounder of Reach Out Recovery, where her writing on relationships and wellness reaches millions worldwide. She co-produced The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority, and is the author of 100 Tips for Growing Up. She lives in Florida.
For more information, please visit https://reachoutrecovery.com/, or connect with the authors on Facebook (Reach Out Recovery), Instagram (reachoutrecovery) and YouTube (@reachoutrecovery6052).
Almost One Million Canadians Have Climate Anxiety, Experts Claim “Healthcare System Not Ready For It”
The climate crisis and the government’s response to it are stressful to Canadians
A new study estimates that almost one million Canadians suffer from serious anxiety around climate change. Doctors say that for chronic, climate-related anxiety and stress, alternative therapies, such as clinical-grade brain stimulation, could be better than drug prescriptions.
Oct 28, 2025. A new study of more than 2,400 Canadians, published in Nature Mental Health, estimates that 2.35% of the population, or nearly one million people, experience climate change anxiety severe enough to disrupt sleep, impair concentration, and cause significant emotional distress.
From recent flooding in Vancouver to earlier heat waves in British Columbia and wildfires in Manitoba, climate change continues to take a toll on Canadians’ psychological well-being.
Experts from Flow Neuroscience, a company that develops medical neuromodulation devices, warn that this type of chronic, real-world stress doesn’t fit standard models of mental health care, and there’s a need to adapt to the new reality with modern mental health care solutions.
“Environmental disasters have left many Canadians with health problems, financial losses, and, in some cases, the need to find new homes after theirs were destroyed. This turmoil undermines people’s sense of safety, causing anxiety and multi-level emotional stress,” says Dr. Hannah Nearney, MD, UK Medical Director at Flow Neuroscience.
Indigenous people, younger individuals like Generation Y and Z, and women have the highest rates of climate anxiety, according to the study.
Experts claim that many of these individuals fall through the cracks of traditional mental health systems.
“Climate anxiety doesn’t follow the model of acute crisis care,” says Dr. Nearney. “You can’t medicate climate concerns away, but when it causes constant background emotional stress and anxiety, it starts to affect daily life.”
Dr. Kultar Singh Garcha, MD, Global Medical Director at Flow Neuroscience, added that many patients experiencing this kind of anxiety are left unsupported.
“These are people who show up, saying they don’t feel right. But because they’re not in crisis, they’re told to wait, manage it alone, or receive medication that may not address the root issue,” he said.
Experts are turning to long-term strategies instead, especially ones that reflect how younger generations live and seek care. Walking therapy, for example, has shown early promise in clinical trials, especially among male patients. Other options include AI-based therapy, telehealth services, and neuromodulation, all of which offer accessibility and personalization.
“Brain stimulation can become a regular mental well-being practice, like going for a morning run or meditating before bed,” says Dr. Nearney. “It’s not about crisis response, it’s about consistency.”
One such method is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive technology approved in the UK, Australia, and Europe for treating depression. It’s now being explored for chronic stress and sleep issues, the two areas where climate anxiety often manifests. Flow Neuroscience has developed a CE-certified, NHS- and TGA-approved tDCS device, currently prescribed in several countries.
“As climate stress becomes a daily reality, we’ll see more people seeking help, especially younger adults and other vulnerable groups,” adds Dr. Nearney. “They’re not asking for medication. They’re asking for other options that can empower them to manage.”
About Flow Neuroscience
Flow Neuroscience is a healthcare company that focuses on tDCS therapies and devices. In 2016, it was co-founded in Sweden by Daniel Mansson, a clinical psychologist, and Erik Rehn, an engineer. Erin Lee joined as CEO in 2022, having previously worked at Google, Uber, and Babylon, and the company is now based in the UK. Flow is the only at-home medical tDCS device with clinically proven effectiveness in treating depression. It is not only used by the National Health Service (NHS), but also available and has passed regulations in Europe, Norway, Switzerland, and Hong Kong.
Hallmark Magic Meets Medical Drama in Psychologist’s New Book, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2025 — Bestselling author and forensic psychologist S. A. Stolin delivers a warm and cozy blend of heart, hope and holiday magic in her new release, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle.
“Christmas has always struck me as the perfect backdrop for transformation — it’s a season of hope, miracles and rediscovery,” said Stolin, whose background in psychology brings a unique authority to her characters and their relationships.
Set in the small town of Crescent Hill, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle combines the charm of a Hallmark holiday romance with the high stakes of a medical drama. When a Christmas Eve snowstorm traps patients and staff inside the local clinic, two dedicated doctors must join forces to save lives — and perhaps open their hearts to second chances. Secrets surface, forgiveness is tested, and the line between science and miracle begins to blur.
More than a holiday love story, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle explores resilience, forgiveness and the surprising ways healing can arrive — even in the middle of life’s hardest seasons. Perfect for fans of Hallmark holiday movies, uplifting romances or small-town dramas with heart, Stolin’s latest book is a cozy escape brimming with snow, sparkle and a touch of Christmas magic.
“At its core, this story is about healing — not just the patients at the clinic, but the doctors themselves, who are searching for love, forgiveness and second chances,” Stolin added.
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About the Author
S. A. Stolin is the bestselling author of Act It Out: 25 Expressive Ways to Heal from Child Abuse and six works of fiction published by respected independent presses. A former actress with credits in television, film and stage, she brings a vivid sense of drama and humanity to her stories. Her upcoming release, The Doc’s Christmas Miracle, launches a new series set at the Sam Heard Clinic, where romance, resilience and healing intertwine.
As a licensed psychologist and expert on trauma recovery, Stolin is known for weaving emotional authenticity into her fiction, creating layered characters. Her work has been featured in national magazines, and she has been a guest speaker on overcoming adversity and finding empowerment through creativity. Whether writing about second chances in love, the courage to face the past, or the power of family and friendship, S. A. Stolin believes stories can illuminate the best of who we are — and who we can become.
Parting Stone Launches Pre-Need Plans for Solidified Remains
Families can now plan ahead for a comforting alternative to ashes, reducing stress and creating lasting legacies.
Santa Fe, NM, [October 15, 2025] — Parting Stone, the pioneering company transforming cremated remains into solid, touchable stones, has announced the launch of their new Pre-Need Plans, making it possible for individuals to plan their memorials in advance and choose stones instead of ashes for their loved ones.
With the U.S. cremation rate now over 60% and growing according to the NFDA, more families are seeking meaningful alternatives to traditional ashes. Parting Stone’s patented process transforms 100% of cremated remains into a collection of 40–80+ beautiful stones that can be held, shared, and memorialized in personal ways. Pre-Need Plans give individuals peace of mind knowing their wishes are secured and their families spared the burden of difficult decisions during a time of grief.
Prepaying for my Parting Stones has given me priceless peace of mind. Knowing that my wishes will be honored, while removing the cost and guess work my grieving loved ones would otherwise have to face gives me goose bumps. Thank you, Parting Stone! - Melanie Lenci, End-of-Life Planner
Justin Crowe, Founder and CEO of Parting Stone, says that Pre-Need planning with Parting Stone provides both emotional relief and a sense of legacy. This empowers individuals and their families to no longer wonder what will happen with their ashes. With Parting Stone, they can create a lasting tribute that is comforting, shareable, and tangible.
Since launching in 2019, Parting Stone has served more than 12,000 families across the United States and Canada. The addition of Pre-Need Plans makes the company’s innovative solidified remains service more accessible, empowering individuals to take control of their memorial choices.
Accessing and creating a Pre-Need Plan is simple and can be done entirely online through Parting Stone’s dedicated website. With just a few straightforward steps, individuals can secure their legacy and give their families lasting peace of mind:
Choose your plan based on your personal preferences.
Fund your plan to finalize your arrangements.
Receive your contract by email for safekeeping.
Notify your friends and family so they are aware of your choice.
Pre-Need Plans are available now at plan.partingstone.com, offering an accessible, secure, and compassionate way to plan ahead.
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About Parting Stone
Parting Stone is pioneering a new alternative to conventional cremated remains. Instead of receiving ashes, families who choose solidified remains receive 100% of their loved one’s remains in the form of 40-80+ clean, smooth stones. This innovative option has provided over 12,000 families with a tangible way to hold their loved one again as they navigate grief. Trusted by over 1,000 funeral homes nationwide, solidified remains are becoming a meaningful choice for cremation families seeking a more personal memorial experience.
Would you like to learn more about how solidified remains could fit your family’s memorialization wishes? Visit Parting Stone’s website to explore this meaningful option today.
New Book Challenges America’s Mental Health Paradigm by Exploring ‘Spiritual Emergency’
NEW YORK, October 10, 2025 — What happens when a spiritual awakening doesn’t look like peace and enlightenment but instead like chaos, confusion and crisis?
In her profound, unflinchingly honest new book, An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health, Aymie Daniels offers a rare, courageous look into the misunderstood phenomenon of Spiritual Emergency—a term first coined by Stanislav and Christina Grof in the 1970s to describe a transformational crisis with profound psychological and spiritual implications. While respected in some therapeutic and indigenous traditions, it remains largely overlooked and often mishandled by modern American culture and the mental health system.
“In indigenous cultures, those who access metaphysical realms are revered as healers and shamans,” Daniels said. “In America, they’re often misunderstood, pathologized or dismissed.”
Part riveting personal journey, part guide, Daniels blends lived experience with practical frameworks for well-being, emotional regulation and integration of consciousness. She writes openly about her struggles with addiction, mental health and awakening—offering both raw honesty and practical tools for resilience, personal growth and healing.
At a time when conversations around mental health are expanding, An American Awakening adds a crucial voice. Honest, unflinching and ultimately redemptive, it challenges stigma and reframes crises not as pathology, but as possibility.
“I wrote this book to reach people who, like me, have faced deep challenges—and to remind them they’re not alone,” Daniels said. “At the same time, I wanted to build a bridge of understanding between the general public and those experiencing extreme psychological states, so we can begin to see each other with more compassion and clarity.”
Whether navigating personal challenges, moving through a spiritual emergency, or seeking personal growth and transformation, An American Awakening brings forward a perspective that has long been overlooked. It doesn’t just break the silence around stigma—it opens a new conversation and sparks hope where there has often been too little.
“Mental health is still evolving,” Daniels added. “And expanding the conversation gives voice and visibility to those too often silenced.”
An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health
Publisher: Prophet Source LLC
ISBN-13: 979-8313455679 (paperback)
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About the Author
Aymie Daniels is the Managing Director of Prophet Source, a personal development company devoted to healing, transformation and the power of looking within. Drawing on her background in holistic health, her career in corporate finance and the depth of her own lived experience, she bridges the gap between spiritual insight and practical growth, offering a unique voice in the wellness and transformation space.
Daniels holds a bachelor's degree in Holistic Health Sciences and is board-certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. At Prophet Source, her work centers on Mind Awareness & Development, a philosophy that redefines what it means to be “MAD” by empowering individuals to embrace their powerful minds, unlock their strengths and rise to their highest potential.
Children’s Book Shines Light on Anxiety in High-Achieving Kids
PHILADELPHIA, Penn., Oct. 7, 2025 — With youth anxiety rates climbing nationwide, an age-appropriate chapter book is helping kids ages 9-14 recognize the toll that stress takes on their bodies and friendships—and offers strategies to help them cope.
My Anxiety is Messing Things Up, by school counselor and award-winning author Jennifer Licate, follows Oscar, a hardworking student whose drive to succeed earns him praise in the classroom and on the field—but also leaves him wracked with anxiety. Unable to sleep and increasingly irritable, Oscar lashes out at his friends. When a teacher invites him to a school support group, Oscar must decide if he’s willing to seek help and try new strategies for relief.
Licate expertly combines a fast-paced, relatable story with guided questions and activities at the end of each chapter. These tools help young readers explore their own feelings, while giving parents, teachers and counselors a structured way to start meaningful conversations about anxiety.
“I wrote the book to help children understand anxiety,” said Licate. “Not all symptoms look the same, and not all strategies will work for everyone. My hope is that kids learn there are multiple tools they can try to feel more confident and less overwhelmed.”
The release comes at a time when educators are reporting increased stress levels among students. According to recent studies, more than one in three children experience anxiety symptoms, and sleep disruption is one of the most common side effects. Licate, who has worked as a school counselor for more than a decade, believes early intervention and open discussion can help prevent anxiety from becoming debilitating later in life.
“Children do not need to wait until anxiety is debilitating before using strategies to help their symptoms,” Licate added. “Using strategies to deal with anxiety can help children and anyone reduce their symptoms so they can live their best lives, work toward achieving their goals and feel confident.”
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About the Author
Jennifer Licate’s award-winning books help teach children the strategies they need to navigate common challenges, from friendship struggles to anxiety to study skills. Some of her other notable titles include I Lost My BFF; Faking Happiness, Feeling Sadness; and He’s Not Just Teasing! Accompanying teacher and counselor activity guides are available for many of her books. Licate received her master’s degree in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling and has worked as a
Sober October Made Simple: Life Coach Shares 30-Day Roadmap to Alcohol-Free Living
EL PASO, Texas, Oct, 6, 2025 — Sober October is the perfect moment for people to pause and reevaluate their relationship with alcohol. Chris Najera, certified life coach and author of The Hard Truth! Stopping Alcohol, delivers a timely, practical guide to help readers take a 30-day break from drinking, blending personal experience with actionable strategies for lasting change.
Najera knows the challenge firsthand: He battled alcohol use disorder for over 30 years. In The Hard Truth!, he shares candid, lived experience alongside research-based advice, offering readers clarity, courage and a roadmap toward freedom from alcohol. Designed for anyone who drinks regularly — from casual to daily drinkers — the book empowers readers to break free from dependency and reclaim control over their lives.
“If you’re looking to stop, you’ve come to the right place,” Najera said. “This book gives you the tools to take that first month seriously, see real progress and start discovering the person you were meant to be before alcohol disrupted your life.”
So what happens on Day One of Najera’s 30-day plan? Simply deciding to stop.
“You have to want to stop,” Najera said. “You have to want it more than anything. You have to have a paradigm shift in your mind.”
While Najera’s narrative is hopeful and encouraging, he doesn’t shy away from pointing out the darker aspects of alcohol usage and the damage it does to the human body. He also shares phone numbers and websites for a range of organizations where individuals can find the help they need — and discover what works best for their personal journeys. Ultimately, Najera challenges readers to confront alcohol’s hold and make more informed choices.
“What makes this book unique is its honesty and practicality,” Najera said. “Whether you’re questioning your drinking habits, taking part in Sober October or seeking lasting sobriety, The Hard Truth! offers clarity, guidance and encouragement. This isn’t just a book — it’s a tool to empower individuals and educate communities about the risks of alcohol and the possibility of change.”
Christopher J. Najera is a certified life coach, public speaker and author who spent 35 years battling alcohol use disorder. Najera speaks from a place of raw honesty and lived truth. A weekend drinker who turned to daily drinking, alcohol consumed him, and he sought outpatient treatment. After seeing others suffering, he realized he didn’t want to end up on dialysis or a liver transplant list like his peers. It was in those moments that real change was the best outcome for his future.
Driven by a mission to expose the truths alcohol companies never reveal, Najera brings together powerful facts, personal stories and practical tools to help audiences understand their relationship with alcohol and reclaim their lives. His work aligns with global health efforts, including the World Health Organization's campaign to reduce harmful alcohol use by 2030 at the local level.
Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Najera balances his work as a life coach and author with mentoring others on the path to sobriety. He lives sober, advocates for healthier choices and proves that transformation is possible at any stage of life.
For more information, please visit www.Thehardtruthaf.com, or connect with the author on Facebook (The Hard Truth, Stopping Alcohol).
New Pilot Study on Menopause Depression Shows Up to 46% Improvement in Daily Functioning and 30% Depression Reduction With At-Home Brain Stimulation
A woman using Flow brain stimulation device (Source: Flow Neuroscience)
For World Menopause Awareness Month, Flow Neuroscience and The House of Hormones ran a pilot study on use of an at-home brain stimulation device, showing major improvements in mood, sleep, and daily functioning for women in menopause and perimenopause.
October 6, 2025. For World Menopause Awareness Month, Flow Neuroscience, a healthcare company developing brain stimulation-based treatments, and The House of Hormones(THOH), a community for hormonal health education and support, announce results from a collaborative 10-week pilot study they conducted on brain stimulation treatment of depression in perimenopausal and menopausal women.
The study showed a 30% reduction in depressive mood and anxiety as well as up to 46% improvements in sleep and daily functioning in women using Flow’s at-home brain stimulation headset for depression.
Menopause and perimenopause are highly associated with depression: women in this life stage are up to 40% more likely to experience the condition than those without menopausal symptoms. Yet this patient group remains greatly underrepresented in depression studies.
“For far too long, women’s health has been under-researched, underfunded, and under-prioritised. That’s why studies like this matter so much! To see women in our own community have these results is groundbreaking,” said Leah Christian, psychologist and CEO of THOH.
She added: “This isn’t just about symptoms, it’s about giving women their lives back. We’re proud to finally put real resources behind women’s health, because women deserve support long before they hit rock bottom.”
Outcomes of the pilot were tracked at baseline, on Week 4, and on Week 10. Early benefits were already visible by Week 4, with a reduction in anxiety, sleep problems, and brain fog of over 20%. By Week 10, depressive mood, anxiety, and irritability declined by 30%; sleep improved by 35%; and brain fog decreased by 31%.
The effect extended beyond symptom relief. The ability to function daily (work) improved by 46% and close relationships by 33%.
“It really helped me by lowering my feelings of uselessness and pointlessness,” said Caroline Kay (63), one of the study participants. “I have more patience and feel less snappy and angry – I didn’t realise how much my naturally easy-going disposition had changed until things started to improve.”
Dr. Hannah Nearney, clinical psychiatrist and UK Medical Director at Flow Neuroscience, explained why depression in perimenopause and menopause is particularly complex:
“It is never just about low mood, it impacts sleep, cognition, relationships, and the ability to function day to day. Such complexity makes finding the right treatment extremely difficult, because most approaches only target one piece of the puzzle,” she explained. “For example, antidepressants, one of the most common treatments, may improve mood, but can cause side effects like anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, and sexual problems which are often already issues that perimenopausal women are struggling with.”
Dr. Nearney added that the pilot stands out from other research because it shows promise for brain stimulation as a holistic treatment for depression in perimenopause and menopause.
“The ability of brain stimulation to relieve so many symptoms, from low mood and poor sleep to productivity issues, shows the potential of this method to address the real-world challenges women face during middle age,” said Dr. Nearney.
Regarding the safety of the study, no severe events occurred, and no participants discontinued treatment. Only mild side effects such as tingling were recorded.
In addition to being well-tolerated (91% of participants said they would continue using Flow), 82% said they would recommend it to other women with similar symptoms.
“Women navigating the menopause transition deserve a one-stop treatment for depression that doesn’t have severe side effects and is capable of comprehensively improving the quality of their life,” said Erin Lee, CEO of Flow Neuroscience. “At Flow, we’re committed to rigorous science and to designing care that fits women’s lives, not the other way around.”
The study highlights the need for larger trials and signals that at-home brain stimulation could become a meaningful, non-drug option for women with menopause-related depression.
Flow previously conducted a landmark study published in Nature Medicine on the effectiveness of their device. It has been already used by more than 50,000 users in the EU, UK, Switzerland, and Hong Kong, and recently got approved in Australia.
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About Flow Neuroscience
Flow Neuroscience is a healthcare company that focuses on tDCS therapies and devices. In 2016, it was co-founded in Sweden by Daniel Mansson, a clinical psychologist, and Erik Rehn, an engineer. Erin Lee joined as CEO in 2022, having previously worked at Google, Uber and Babylon, and the company is now based in the UK. Flow is the only at-home medical tDCS device with clinically proven effectiveness in treating depression. It is not only used by the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, but also available and has passed regulations in Europe, Australia, Norway, Switzerland, and Hong Kong, with a currently on-going approval process in the US.
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