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Continue reading →: This is 2025: No Summer Mania Here, Thanks to Movement as Medicine!
Hello, As the sun shines bright over Council Bluffs this July, there’s a powerful sense of calm and clarity that feels profoundly different from summers past. This year, in 2025, I’m celebrating a quiet victory: no summer mania. And let me tell you, this isn’t by accident. The last time…
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Continue reading →: Movement is Medicine: My Personal Prescription for Mental Well-being
Hello, Today, I want to talk about something incredibly vital, something that has become my anchor, my therapy, and my daily dose of healing: movement as medicine. It’s more than just a philosophy for me; it’s a living practice that has transformed how I navigate my own mental health journey.…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Mat: How Pilates Nurtures Your Mind for a Thriving Life!
Hello Movers and Thrivers! Today, I want to share a recent “aha!” moment I had during a Pilates training session. As the instructor spoke, mentioning how five key aspects of the practice directly impact mental well-being, it clicked. Suddenly, I understood on a deeper level why I’ve always gravitated so…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Mat: Why “Good for the Mind” Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
It’s been a while, but I’m back with some raw reflections. This week, I nearly embarked on an outdoor yoga class, and let me tell you, every single word in that sentence started flashing red. Outdoor, direct sunlight, a heat advisory, and over 90 degrees – a perfect storm of…
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Continue reading →: Thriving Beyond the Diagnosis: Transform Your Life with DGH Moves
DGH Moves, founded by Damaris Galdames-Hough, promotes a holistic approach to well-being through movement, emphasizing mental and emotional resilience alongside physical fitness. Offering dynamic outdoor classes, mobile cycling events, and personalized coaching, it aims to empower individuals and foster community. The initiative includes the blog “Thriving Beyond the Diagnosis” for…

