Mind Body Life Alchemy

10/23/2026

It's Friday so I made a Fun Friday Flow Yoga Video (IYKYK)

This fun yoga flow has everything: cardio, strength, stretch and ba...

10/20/2026

Most people start therapy due to emotional overwhelm. Whether that overwhelm is due to anxiety, depression or relationship issues. One of the first, and most important lessons you learn in therapy is that thoughts drive emotions. You cannot actually have an emotion without a thought first. Try it, feel angry right now. You can’t feel angry unless you think about something that makes you feel angry. This concept gives you power and control over your emotions. You can change the way you feel,, you can manage how you feel by directing your thoughts. Learn more in my book : Holistic Therapy for Anxiety by Dr. Karen Pascoe.

10/15/2026

I am not a fan of box breathing for anxiety- it can aggravate anxiety. See my book: Holistic Therapy for Anxiety, for more personalized strategies to manage your anxiety.

10/13/2026

This is your sign to book and Ayurveda Consultation with me 😀

Dr. Karen Pascoe, Holistic Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety & depression in adults and teens. Dr. Karen integrates psychology, yoga and Ayurveda to offer clients therapeutic mind-body interventions through breathing, movement and food

10/13/2026

It's soup season, and that is good because soup solves problems. I am serious; I cannot tell you how many times I have recommend soup for anxiety, depression, menopause symptoms, brain fog, and sleep issues because your digestive fire is at the root of all of those issues. If your digestive fire (called Agni) is not healthy, then the food you eat can cause problems rather than solutions. Digestive fire is responsible for your ability to digest, absorb, and assimilate your food into the chemistry that you need to function. Poor digestive fire leads to issues in anxiety, depression, sleep problems, fatigue, skin problems, and energy problems; pretty much any and all mind-body issues have digestive fire issues. And a healthy digestive fire is a key component of the solution. Soup stokes digestive fire. It is cooked and alchemized, and therefore it is easier to digest your food. When your food is easier to digest, you can better absorb it and assimilate it. You will use your food more productively, and you will feel it; you will feel more vibrant and balanced. Will it completely solve all of your problems?, No, a holistic approach is needed. No single intervention can completely solve a holistic issues but it is a beneficial and yummy part of the solution. Cheers to your favorite soup!

10/12/2026

Have you considered booking an Ayurveda Consultation? Because you are one-of-a-kind, your path to wellness should be, too. During a session, you’ll discover your Prakruti (your unique mind-body-emotion type) and get a customized guide for food and lifestyle habits. Forget strict rules or cookie-cutter plans—this is all about finding what naturally works for your body, your goals, and your life.🤩

Dr. Karen Pascoe, Holistic Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety & depression in adults and teens. Dr. Karen integrates psychology, yoga and Ayurveda to offer clients therapeutic mind-body interventions through breathing, movement and food

10/09/2026

Want to do some Qigong with me?

Qigong is the practice of cultivating positive energy. This practic...

10/08/2026

Holistic therapy for anxiety offers much more than just a list of coping strategies. In my book, I teach you why you have anxiety in the first place. According to Ayurveda, you have anxiety because of an imbalance in the Vata dosha. The Vata dosha governs all forces and functions of movement in your mind, body, and emotions. It is made up of the air and ether elements and has the qualities of dry, cold, light, subtle, variable and mobile. An imbalance occurs when there are too much of those qualities in your mind, body and emotion, and not enough of the opposite qualities. To balance the Vata dosha, you have to implement strategies and practices of the opposite qualities: hydrating, warming, grounding, nourishing, consistent and stable. For food interventions, that means eating foods that are warm, cooked, hydrating, and nourishing like soups,, stews, sweet fruits, and vegetables like dates, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, rice and meat. It means implementing strategies of movements that are grounding, stabilizing, and hydrating, like yoga, qigong, walking in nature, compared to running yourself into the ground or aggressive exercises. It means thinking thoughts of the opposite qualities to a Vata imbalance like mantras or affirmations such as “I am right here right now, I can only do the next one thing” compared to indulging worry, or “what if” thoughts that are aligned with a Vata imbalance. To learn more about the underlying reasons for anxiety and how to manage anxiety please see my book: Holistic Therapy for Anxiety: a guide to understanding, managing, and self healing your anxiety by Dr. Karen Pascoe. Link in the comments.

09/30/2026

Acupressure for Anxiety- the Shen Men point. Using ear seeds can enhance this practice. One of many strategies I discuss in my book: Holistic Therapy for Anxiety 🤩

09/28/2026

A sample of my latest Mala upload to the Etsy store: MBLAlchemyjewelry 🤩