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THE MODERN MAN
Men Redefine Their Emotional Power
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18 UNPLUGGED
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Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox
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Food
Connection
news briefs
Lime Launches E-Scooters in
Minneapolis and University of
Minnesota Twin Cities
Lime, the global leader in shared electric vehicles,
relaunched in Minneapolis with a fleet of 500 of its
newest Gen4 e-scooters, and marked its return to the
University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a fleet of 133
Gen4 e-scooters. The Gen4 is Lime’s newest and best
hardware, offering a smoother ride and even greater
sustainability metrics due to its innovative swappable
batteries. Each e-scooter will also be equipped with
lock-to technology through which riders will end rides by locking each e-scooter to an
compatible bike rack or other acceptable parking area.
“Lime is thrilled to be back in Minneapolis as spring gets into full swing and summer
approaches,” says LeAaron Foley, director of government relations at Lime. “Our shared e-
scooter program is built on the foundation of equity and safety as required and emphasized by
Minneapolis throughout the application process. We are proud that our electric vehicles will
be available to all riders, no matter where they live or how much they make, via our Lime
Access program and automatic 40 percent discounts in the city’s Equity Distribution Areas.”
The goal of the Gen4 e-scooter is to provide the smoothest and most sustainable
Lime scooter ride in their history. The new Gen4 also improves rider and pedestrian
safety and has a new, two-sided kickstand to prevent tipping over and thus preventing
clutter. These industry-leading vehicles are only available in select North American cities
like Washington D.C., San Diego and New York City.
Lime’s mission is to realize a future for transportation that is shared, electric and carbonfree.
As the world’s leading provider of shared electric vehicles, Lime partners with cities
to deploy electric bikes, scooters and mopeds to serve any trip under five miles. Lime has
powered more than 200 million rides in more than 175 cities across five continents, spurring
a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
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Exercise to the Beat of Danceteria
Rafe Gomez has recently launched Danceteria REWIND
on the Twitch livestreaming platform for people who are
searching for a fun vide. The weekly show streams from 7 to 9
p.m. on Thursdays.
Danceteria REWIND is a free, weekly, two-hour tribute to
the innovative music blend that was featured at Danceteria, one
of Manhattan’s most popular and influential nightclubs in the
1980s. “Danceteria REWIND features reggae, electro hip-hop,
old-school funk, salsa, ska, new wave, techno and rap hits that
rocked the dancefloor of Danceteria during the years that it operated
from 1979 to 1986,” shares Gomez. “The musical diversity
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of Danceteria REWIND makes it an ideal workout mix: The tempo begins at 70 BPM and,
over its two-hour length, seamlessly elevates to 150 BPM.”
The goal of Danceteria REWIND is to recreate the club’s innovative sonic vibe. Gomez
serves up floor-filling jams and special DJ versions of hits that have not been presented in
workout mixes before, including active tracks by Kraftwerk, Man Parrish, Run DMC, Grace
Jones, the Beastie Boys, The Clash, Liquid, James Brown, Madonna and more.
Danceteria REWIND provides fitness/exercise enthusiasts of all levels a fun and energetic
audio enhancement that can ramp up their gym, outdoor and at-home workouts.
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health briefs
Cut Back on Booze to
Protect the Brain
It is widely known that
heavy drinking harms the
brain, but even drinking
as little as a few
beers or glasses
of wine per week
will reduce brain
volume, according
to a new study
of 36,000 adults.
Researchers led
by a University of Pennsylvania
team reported in Nature Communications that alcohol
consumption even at modest levels may carry risks to the
brain, shrinking it in ways similar to the aging process. The
study was conducted using the UK Biobank, a dataset from
500,000 British middle-aged and older adults that includes
genetic and medical information, including white and gray
matter volume in different regions of the brain.
The researchers found that the more alcohol people consumed
on average, the greater the brain damage. Going
from zero to a daily average of one alcohol unit (half a
beer or half a glass of wine) is linked with the equivalent
of a half a year of aging in 50-year-olds. Drinking an
average of two units a day (a pint of beer or glass of
wine) produces changes in the brain equivalent to aging
two years. The difference between zero and four units
(two beers or glasses of wine) was equal to more than 10
years of aging. “It’s not linear,” says study co-author Remi
Daviet. “It gets worse the more you drink. There is some evidence
that the effect of drinking on the brain is exponential.
That means that cutting back on that final drink of the night
might have a big effect in terms of brain aging.”
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Pump Iron to
Boost Sleep
For the one in three Americans
that are sleep-deprived,
working out with resistance
exercises to strengthen muscles
may produce longer and deeper
shuteye than aerobics, new research
from the American Heart Association
shows. In a 12-month study, researchers
randomly assigned 386 inactive, overweight
adults with high blood pressure to
one of several groups that worked out for
an hour three times a week. A resistance
exercise group did three sets of eight
to 16 repetitions on 12 machines; the
aerobics group used treadmills, bicycles
or elliptical machines; a combo
group used both; and a control group
did no supervised exercise. Among
the 42 percent of participants that
were not getting at least seven hours
of sleep at the study’s start, sleep
duration increased by an average of
40 minutes for the resistance exercise
group compared to an increase of
about 23 minutes in the aerobic exercise
group and about 17 minutes in the combined
exercise group.
“If your sleep has gotten noticeably worse over
the past two stressful years, consider incorporating
two or more resistance exercise training sessions into
your regular exercise routine to improve your general
muscle and bone health, as well as your sleep,” says study
author Angelique Brellenthin, assistant professor of kinesiology
at Iowa State University, in Ames.
Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms
Two new studies suggest that neem (Azadirachta indica), a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria,
intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants. At the
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus, researchers found that neem bark extract
tested on COVID-infected human lung cells proved as effective as a preventive drug. It targeted
a wide range of viral proteins and also decreased virus replication and spread after infection.
In an Indian double-blind study of 190 healthcare workers or relatives of COVID-19 patients,
researchers at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, in Delhi, found that those given a neem extract of
50 milligrams twice daily for 28 days had a reduced risk of 55 percent for infection compared to the control group.
For people dealing with the lingering symptoms of long COVID such as fatigue, brain fog and muscle pain, a solution may
be daily exercise of at least 30 minutes, because it lowers inflammation and blood glucose levels, suggest Louisiana State
University researchers in the journal Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews. “If you can only walk 15 minutes once a day, do that.
The important thing is to try. It doesn’t matter where you begin,” says article author Candida Rebello, Ph.D.
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a non-essential
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have been shown
to be precursors
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which benefits
athletic performance
by expanding
blood vessels and increasing blood flow. To
determine whether combining the two produces better
results, Spanish researchers gave the two supplements
separately and together to 32 male triathletes for nine
weeks. The dosages were 3 grams a day of citrulline
and 2.1 grams a day of beetroot extract. In a study published
in Biology, they reported that the combination
did not improve markers of exercise-induced muscle
damage, but did reduce cortisol levels, and also enabled
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global briefs
Off Limits
National Parks Enacting New Regulations
Because our national
parks and
protected areas
are feeling the
pressure of increased
demand
for outdoor recreation,
the National
Park Service (NPS)
has cracked down
on some recreational
activities to
better manage the human impact on natural environments.
In 2021, the national park system hosted nearly 300 million
recreational visits, and 44 parks set visitation records.
The high number of cars creates congestion, pollution and
collisions with wildlife. Overcrowding on trails can lead to
higher risk of hiking accidents and illegal off-roading.
Two Utah national parks will start requiring reservations.
At Zion, Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks,
guests need a permit to hike certain routes. Arches National
Park guests will have to book timed entry tickets
during the high season. Acadia and Zion announced the
temporary closure of some popular climbing sites starting
this month to ensure that peregrine falcons can nest
without disturbance.
In 2021, the NPS gave park superintendents the authority
to ban e-bikes if they adversely impact natural
resources or other visitors, as well as scenic air tours at
dawn or dusk or within a half-mile of the ground. Biologically
important behaviors for many species occur during
sunrise and sunset such as foraging, mating and communication.
The hours of operation provide quiet periods of
the day during which visitors can enjoy natural sounds and
preserve opportunities for solitude in designated wilderness
areas.
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Shady Solution
California Canals Gain Solar Panels
To both conserve water and generate clean energy,
Project Nexus, an innovative pilot project from the
University of California-Merced, will install solar arrays
over 25-foot- and 100-foot-wide canals in the Turlock
Irrigation District so operators can monitor and evaluate
their impact on water quality and evaporation, as well as
assess maintenance and logistical issues. External Affairs
Department Manager Josh Weimer says, “In today’s world
and how we are operating our system, saving every possible
drop of water for future beneficial use is something
that we are really trying to focus on.”
In Europe, canals are lined with tree cover, while India
has already started using solar panels. Project partner
Solar AquaGrid, LLC, recognized the untapped opportunity
to curtail evaporation and advance California’s Solar
Over Canal initiative. CEO Jordan Harris states, “Research
and common sense tell us that in an age of intensifying
drought, it’s time to put a lid on evaporation. Our initial
study revealed mounting solar panels over open canals
can result in significant water, energy and cost savings
when compared to ground-mounted solar systems,
including added efficiency resulting from an exponential
shading and cooling effect. Now is the chance to put that
learning to the test.”
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Don’t Fence Me In
A group of biologists in the northern Rockies published a paper
in 2018, “A fence runs through it: A call for greater attention
to the influence of fences on wildlife and ecosystems.” In
2020, a meta-analysis in BioScience looked at all the studies
of the effects of fences and found that their profound impacts
are often ignored or greatly underestimated. The impacts extend
far beyond blocking animal migration routes and include
furthering disease transmission by concentrating animals,
altering the hunting practices of predators and impeding
access to key areas of water and forage. Fences are going up
rapidly as border barriers and livestock farming increase.
In the case of the U.S./Mexico border wall intended to
prevent illegal immigration, “The main threat ... is the landscape-level
impacts of curtailing or completely precluding
wildlife movement and eliminating landscape connectivity
at large scales,” says Aaron Flesch, a wildlife biologist at the
University of Arizona, who has studied the wall’s impacts.
Bighorn sheep and jaguars are cut off from their kind on the
other side of the border. That means that the genetic interaction
needed to keep small populations of jaguars or ocelots
healthy may be affected. It also means bighorn sheep in
Mexico may not be able to migrate north to escape a hotter
and drier climate.
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Easy Beezy
Weeds Attract Pollinators to
Increase Harvests
A recent study published in
Insects compared mango
trees at a local farm in
Homestead, Florida, where
one plot of trees had weeds
growing around them and
another plot was maintained
to be weed-free. It
turns out that the presence
of weeds benefits trees and
pollinators. “Weeds actually
do a lot of good. It might be helpful to think of them of
wildflowers,” says Blaire Kleiman, the Florida International
University Institute of Environment graduate teaching
assistant and alumna who, under the guidance of professors
Suzanne Koptur and Krishnaswamy Jayachandran,
undertook this research funded by the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education
Grants program.
Fruit trees can’t live without pollinators. Bees and other
insects have been shown to increase the size and quality of
yields from 70 percent of the leading, economically important
crops in the world, but it’s getting harder to bring bees
to the trees. Over the last 30 years, pollinator numbers
have declined significantly. Farmers already rely on insectary
plants to attract pollinators, and Kleiman notes that her
findings apply to 80 percent of all flowering plants of Earth,
including vegetables like tomatoes, beans, eggplants and
squash. She wants her study to help farmers also reduce
the use of chemical pesticides that harm pollinators.
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Nesty Habits
Climate Change Causing
Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier
In a new study, “Climate
Change Affects Bird Nesting
Phenology: Comparing
Contemporary Field and
Historical Museum Nesting
Records,” published in the
Journal of Animal Ecology,
scientists were able to
determine that about a third
of the bird species nesting
in Chicago are laying their
eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago by comparing
eggs preserved in museum collections to modern
observations. Researchers think the culprit in this shift is
climate change.
John Bates, curator of birds at the Field Museum and
the study’s lead author, says, “The majority of the birds we
looked at eat insects, and insects’ seasonal behavior is
also affected by climate. The birds have to move their egglaying
dates to adapt. Egg collections are such a fascinating
tool for us to learn about bird ecology over time. I love
the fact that this paper combines these older and modern
datasets to look at these trends over about 120 years and
help answer really critical questions about how climate
change is affecting birds.”
Bates advises, “These early egg people were incredible
natural historians in order to do what they did. You really
have to know the birds in order to go out and find the nests
and do the collecting.”
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Cool It
South Pole Registers Historic Temperature
Normally, temperatures fall with the end of the southern summer, but the
Dumont d’Urville station, on Antarctica, registered record temperatures for
March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already
sub-zero. Gaetan Heymes, of France Meteo, describes the unseasonably mild
weather as a historic event. The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center
says that Antarctica’s sea ice fell below 772,204 square miles in late February
for the first time since 1979.
Around the same time, the Conger Ice Shelf, as big as Los Angeles, collapsed
into the sea and there was sufficient atmospheric moisture to produce
a significant snowfall. While researchers can’t definitively say that
climate change is to blame, Jonathan Wille, a postdoctoral researcher at the Université Grenoble Alpes, in France,
notes, “It was something we didn’t think was possible in Antarctica—the magnitude of heat, especially in what should
be the cold season in Antarctica. We’ve never seen the atmosphere behave like this over Antarctica.”
The heat wave and dramatic inland snowfall highlight the importance of a better understanding of the complicated
dynamics of atmospheric rivers that maintain the ice sheet now, but could be cause for concern in the future. Understanding
these patterns better could be the key to learning the polar region’s fate.
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eco tip
Silver Fillings:
Just ugly?
Or harmful too?
This is a picture
of a “Silver”
or “Amalgam”
filling. It is 50 -
52% MERCURY!
If the mercury in
this filling were spilled in a school,
it would be evacuated....
This is a picture
of a “light cured”
composite filling.
They can last as
long or longer
than mercury
fillings with no danger of releasing
harmful heavy metals.
As noted on Dr. Mercola,
Dr. Oz, and 60 Minutes...
Mercury fillings may have a
significant negative impact on your
overall health.
Make 2022 2017 YOUR year
for healthy choices!
Dr. Madelyn Pearson is the
current president of the
Holistic Dental Association and
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HANDS-ON WAYS TO HELP
OUR PLANET THIS SUMMER
Helping nature while enjoying the great
outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity.
Here are a few ideas to join the fun
while contributing sweat equity.
Corral the Cleanup Crew
Becoming a weekend cleanup community
leader can be as simple as
gathering family, friends and neighbors
to beautify the surroundings
and save animals from suffering. To
improve water quality, pay special
attention to beaches and rivers. Get
permission from local authorities,
arrange a special trash pickup and
equip the crew with gloves and garbage
bags. Afterwards, stand together
proudly before the enormous hill of
discarded plastics, fishing lines, beer
bottles, aluminum cans, fast-food
containers and other refuse. Congratulate
the team and take pictures
to post on social media. For more tips,
visit Tinyurl.com/trashteam.
Get on the Community
Gardening Bandwagon
Community gardens are springing up
on school grounds, at hospitals and
correctional facilities, on rooftops
and balconies, and in unused public
spaces and underserved communities.
Researchers have proven what
we suspect: Gardening is a great
workout and leads to improved
heart health and weight loss, while
breathing fresh air and helping
things grow in kinship with likeminded
people is a surefire mood
enhancer. Reaping the benefits of
locally grown, fresh produce; beautifying
a neighborhood with flowering
plants or shade trees; and providing
food and refuge for pollinators and
other wildlife is not too shabby,
either. Now is the time to join an existing
group or start a new community
garden. For inspiring examples and
how-to ideas, visit FoodIsFreeProject.org
and OneTreePlanted.org.
Lend a Helping Hand at a Park
Local, state and national parks rely
on volunteers to conduct tours and
maintain green areas and facilities.
Even artists and scientists are welcome
to lend their expertise. Consider
combining a park visit with purposeful
assistance. The National Park Service
runs a Volunteers-in-Parks program
(nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm)
that offers one-time service projects
and longer-term positions at parks
throughout the country and in U.S.
territories in the Pacific and Caribbean.
Visit Volunteer.gov for tasks like a
campground host at the Rocky Mountain
National Park or climber steward
at Joshua Tree National Park. Many
state park systems and municipal
parks and recreation departments use
websites to manage their volunteer
opportunities, such as Volunteers.Flo
ridaStateParks.org or tpwd.texas.gov/
state-parks/help-parks. All it takes is
an internet search of the name of the
state or county plus “park” and “volunteer”
to find local openings.
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Men are Not
MACHINES
by Leah Martinson
Although there are many men's health topics that warrant greater
attention, the one that is largely ignored and undervalued
by our society and culture is mental health. It seems we have
an underground epidemic of suppressing and ignoring the emotional
needs of men. In our culture, we expect men to be strong, silently
carry emotional burdens, support and protect their families and loved
ones, and do it all without wavering or showing any signs of anguish,
no matter how heavy things get. We allow for and even encourage anger
in men, but there are a variety of other emotions that men also experience.
Not allowing space for and supporting men’s emotions is a
serious problem as men are not machines—they are human, too.
Lately, a term that has become commonplace is “toxic masculinity”.
There is often confusion about what this term means which
has led to grouping all men into one big category and labeling them
as toxic. It’s not the men that are toxic—it’s our collective suppression
of the natural, human aspect of men that includes having emotions.
The Good Men Project defines toxic masculinity as a narrow
and repressive description of manhood, designating manhood as
defined by violence, sex, status and aggression. It’s the cultural ideal
of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a
weakness; where sex and brutality are yardsticks by which men are
measured, while supposedly “feminine” traits—which can range
from emotional vulnerability to simply not being hypersexual—are
the means by which the status as “man” can be taken away.
Defining manhood in terms of aggression and violence has also
led to alarming rates of depression and suicide in men: 75 percent of
those who die by suicide are men. The leading cause of death in men
is the entanglement of depression and suicide. This comes before
heart disease, accidents and cancer.
Though we have made progress around normalizing emotions
and seeking support for mental and emotional help, there is still taboo
around this, especially for men. Because men have been forced
to suppress their emotions, we have made the collective mistake
in developing a belief that men do not have emotions. This belief
and pressure on men to keep their feelings hidden has contributed
greatly to the mental health crisis we are currently experiencing.
The truth is, men need permission to be vulnerable also.
Men experience sadness, anguish, fear, grief, excitement, joy,
passion, love and all of the other emotions that are part of the human
experience. For some reason though, we expect men to keep
them all under wraps and maintain a collected exterior regardless
of what’s going on inside. Unless of course, it is an outward demonstration
of anger and aggression, then it is acceptable.
Many of us would like the individuals that identify as male
in our lives to show more emotion, yet at the same time, we may
struggle with holding space for their emotional experiences
because of the deep societal and cultural programming we have
received around men not having or needing to express emotions.
There needs to be a paradigm shift around how we view vulnerability
and show our emotions. Thanks to the work of social science
qualitative research warriors like Brene Brown, this paradigm shift
does seem to be in progress. We need to ensure this shift includes
men’s experiences of emotions and allowing them to be vulnerable.
We have historically viewed vulnerability as weakness and yet the
research shows us over and over again how much strength it takes
to allow ourselves to be vulnerable.
The medicine needed to heal this epidemic is an all-handson-deck
approach. We need to come together as a collective to
first give men permission to be the vulnerable emotional humans
they truly are. We then need to learn how to hold space for them
while they learn to practice shedding their armor and sharing
what is really going on inside. This is much easier said than done.
Some of us already know how to do this in some capacity—we
do it in our mom’s groups, women’s circles, in therapy, with coaches
and in our close friendships. Those of us who are embracing emotions,
practicing vulnerability, and speaking out about mental and
emotional health did not learn how to do this overnight. It takes
willingness, practice and dedication.
Luckily, the skills are all transferable; the gap we need to bridge
is bringing to the forefront of our minds over and over again that
men have feelings, too. The more we embrace this truth and keep it
at a conscious level, the more we will be able to allow men to express
how they feel. Men’s expressions of emotion will likely continue to
look different than that of women’s, but that does not make it any
less valid or less necessary for improving men’s well-being.
Leah Martinson is a board-certified health and
wellness coach, licensed massage therapist, reiki
practitioner and owner of Visionairium, in Minneapolis.
She enjoys helping individuals connect to their heart
center and heal unresolved emotions so they can
experience optimal health. Just in time for Father’s
Day, she is offering a special that includes three coaching sessions for
$300 (normally $375) or a coaching and massage session for $200
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The Healing of
the Modern Man
Men Redefine Their Emotional Power
by Marlaina Donato
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For generations immemorial, men have been builders of culture,
solid providers and inspired adventurers, but gender
roles and sometimes-conflicting cultural expectations have
taken a heavy toll on both the individual and community. The
pervasive “tough guy” paradigm has denied half the human race
its full emotional expression, resulting in amplified stress levels,
compromised physical health, toxic aggression, broken families
and a higher risk for addiction. According to research published
in the American Journal of Men’s Health in 2020, death by suicide
among men is almost four times higher than that of women and
is partly attributed to the stigma of seeking treatment for depression.
African American men carry the additional burden of racial
and economic inequality, and their depressive symptoms are often
more persistent and incapacitating.
Contrary to common
myth, men are deeply
emotional and responsive
beings by nature.
Centuries overdue, restrictive
cultural definitions
are slowly shifting
to a broader psychosocial
view of authentic
manhood. Thanks to
guy-friendly mental
health resources, virtual
and in-person support
communities and
diverse options in the
alternative health field,
more men are taking
responsibility for their
well-being and learning
how to embody emotional
freedom. They
are stepping up to the
plate as strong, sensitive
leaders, something our
world needs now more
than ever.
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Breaking the
Chains and
Choosing
Authenticity
The masculine expectation
and requirement
have been for most
boys to “buck up and tough it out” during childhood and adolescence,
and this overt or sometimes very subtle conditioning can
promote disproportionate power plays, homophobia and resistance
to emotional intimacy well into adulthood. “Every society
has ‘feeling rules’ that govern how emotions can be expressed
publicly,” says psychologist Michael Reichert, executive director of
the Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University
of Pennsylvania and author of How to Raise a Boy: The Power of
Connection to Build Good Men. “Research tells us that boys are
born as emotionally expressive as girls, but in a short time receive
constant messages from their loved ones, schoolmates and TV
shows that only certain emotions are okay for boys.” Such emotional
restrictiveness has a profoundly negative impact on male
development, he says.
For Todd Adams in Elmhurst, Illinois, cofounder of MenLiving.
org and a Tony Robbins-certified life coach, recognizing societal
trappings is key. “The first step is to have the awareness that we
have been lied to for as long as we can remember about what it
means to be a man. We have been conditioned to stay in the ‘man
box’, which means if we show any type of vulnerability, our value
from the outside, as well as from the inside, plummets.”
Reichert concurs. “My belief is that tragic outcomes—addictions,
violence, suicide and premature mortality—are a reflection
of how men’s human natures are thwarted by cultural norms.
Being confined to a man box is hazardous. We humans, including
men, are built to express our hearts in close connections to others
we love and who love us.”
The notion of going the distance solo is discouraged by Adams,
whose organization helps men from all walks of life find support
and connection through online meetings and adventure outings.
“Once the awareness is there, I would invite family, partners, et cetera,
to invite us to show up in a more authentic and human way,”
he says.
Stress and the Physiology of Feelings
For many men, emotions—other than “socially acceptable” anger
and irritation—rarely see the light of day and instead morph into
physical maladies such as digestive trouble, headaches, chest pain
and high blood pressure. Unmanaged stress can also zap any zing
in the bedroom. “I’m certainly not a doctor, but I’m sure there is a
correlation for some about their emotional/mental/financial wellbeing
being related to erectile dysfunction. The men that I work
with often have a habit of not taking good care of themselves, and
that lack of self-care ripples into other parts of their life, including
their sexual life,” observes Adams. In spite of the fact that many
others are struggling with the same condition, out of shame, it is
often kept in the shadows. “My advice is that men find safe spaces
to discuss these challenges with others. My hope is that men can
discuss sexuality and intimacy as openly as women do.”
Josh Beharry, project coordinator of HeadsUpGuys.org, in Vancouver,
Canada, an online resource hub for men battling depression,
has spearheaded online stress assessment tests for more than
26,000 men over the age of 18 and found surprising consistency.
“The results suggest that the two most common stressors faced by
the men are a lack of meaning and feelings of loneliness, followed
by financial strain, relationship difficulties and problems at work,”
he says.
According to data gathered by Tulane University, human connection
boosts immunity and wards off cardiovascular disease,
anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment. For men especially,
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social bonds are critical in coping with life stresses. Forging new
alliances and maintaining old ones can be challenging with or
without a pandemic, but online communities offer additional
support, camaraderie and nonjudgmental sharing, which can be
especially helpful for those suffering from post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), addiction and depression.
Beyond Talk Therapy
Male depression can be hidden in plain sight, disguised as hitting
the bottle to “relax”, or by working compulsively, engaging in highrisk
behaviors or easily flying off the handle at loved ones. Beharry
knows firsthand how insidious the disease can be and why seeking
help sooner than later is vital. After miraculously surviving a horrific
suicide attempt, he unexpectedly found hope and the will to
live through walking, breathwork and human connection.
Being honest with others, as well as himself, was a turning point
in his recovery. “For a lot of men, talking about dealing with depression
feels like an admission of weakness or something to feel
guilty about,” he says. “Try to think of emotional pain like physical
pain. If you get cut, you bleed; that’s part of being human. Then
you do something to treat the wound. Or if it’s deeper, you go to a

doctor or a hospital. Denying painful emotions is like trying not to
bleed when you get cut or trying to pretend you’re not bleeding.”
For family members or friends concerned about a man’s mental
health, he advises, “Vague assertions like, ‘You seem depressed,’
can make a guy feel attacked or put on the spot. Instead, it’s helpful
to start by pointing out specific observations you’ve had about
changes to his mood or behavior, such as, ‘You seem stressed out,’
or, ‘You haven’t been eating much,’ or, ‘You’ve been isolating yourself
from friends or turning down plans more than usual.’”
It is estimated that 4 percent of men suffer from the physical
and psychological consequences of trauma, and PTSD is certainly
not reserved for combat veterans. While traditional therapies like
cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy are excellent
for treating depression, other modalities offer light at the end of
the tunnel for men plagued by traumatic overwhelm.
Somatic Experiencing, developed by PTSD psychologist Peter
Levine during the last 50 years, targets trauma stored in the nervous
system and gently helps a person to increase their tolerance
for difficult physical sensations and buried emotions. It is also
highly useful in addiction recovery. Therapeutic massage, yoga
and regular exercise are all allies for men to combat stress, anchor
into their bodies and access unconscious feelings.
In the end, little things add up to a whole lot of change for a
man. “You are not alone. Take your responsibility in how you experience
life. Empower yourself with resources—podcasts, books,
therapy, coaching—whatever support might look like for you,”
advises Adams.
There is no better time than now for the masculine to rise to
a new level of greatness. “There is ample evidence that we are in
a paradigm-shifting moment in the history of manhood,” says
Reichert. “When I speak with parents, I say that there has never
been a better time in all of human history to raise a son.”
Marlaina Donato is an author and multimedia artist. Connect at
WildflowerLady.com.
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UNPLUGGED ADVENTURES
ECO-TRIPPING FOR A DIGITAL DETOX
by Sheila Julson
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Smartphones come in handy for emergencies or checking directions while traveling,
but a brief glance at a website or social media can quickly turn into a lengthy scroll
session, distracting us from why we go on vacation in the first place. For those that
want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon.
Remote and Quirky Camping
The National Park Service has many affordable campgrounds at parks, forests and
lakeshores with little to no cell connectivity, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in
nature. Listings of wilderness/backcountry camping sites, as well as front-country sites
easily accessible by vehicles, can be found at nps.gov/subjects/camping/campground.htm.
State parks offer closer-to-home refuge from the digital world. California’s Hendy
Woods State Park, in Philo, is brimming with old-growth redwoods. “A lot of people
head way up north to Sequoia National Forest to see old-growth redwoods, but there
are also redwood forests closer to Sonoma and Mendocino counties, and similarly
along the coast,” says Milwaukee-based travel writer Kristine Hansen, contributor
to Fodors.com, NationalGeographic.com and other travel outlets. “Standing beneath
these towering trees, you can’t help but feel like a small part of this large and wild
world.” Hendy Woods’ proximity to wine country allows explorers to drop by a winery
or creamery and put together a quick picnic, she notes.
Locally owned campgrounds can offer
an escape to a pre-cellphone era. Camp
Wandawega, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin,
has a storied past of hosting both sinners
and saints, opening in 1928 as a
speakeasy and later becoming a Catholic
youth camp. The historic charm remains
intact. “Spending a night here is like
dialing it back to the 1950s. Think The
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s upstate New
York summer camp,” Hansen says. “You
can climb into a treehouse or a glamping
tent to completely unplug.”
Immersive Getaways
River rafting tours provide an escape
from the virtual world, says John
O’Brien, a scientist and environmental
advocate who, with his wife, Kellie,
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owns Fairbanks Trails and Rivers Tour
Company, in Fairbanks, Alaska. “The
moment that we shove off from the
shore, we’re immediately on what we
call ‘river time.’ It’s best at that point to
put your phone and camera in airplane
mode. We’re often in areas where there
is no cell coverage,” he says. “There’s
something to be said about just unplugging
and being in the moment.”
Eco-activities such as river rafting
might conjure up images of young, physically
fit adventurers in rafts slapped by
wild waves, but O’Brien notes river rafting
is suitable for all ages and abilities.
In tours with frame-style rafts, the guide
does all the rowing. “If you are able to
stand, walk and climb into and out of a
raft, even with some assistance, you can
go river rafting,” he says.
Trekking is another proven eco-trip
strategy. Sometimes confused with hiking,
it involves a long journey across a
large swath of land that often requires
participants to pare down to the absolute
basics, which means ditching the cell
phone and charger. There’s often little to
no service in these remote stretches.
North American treks include Canada’s
the Long Range Traverse, a 22-mile, unmarked,
backcountry trail in Newfoundland
with moose, bears and caribou. The Appalachian
National Scenic Trail is a 2,100-mile
stretch that takes explorers through 14 states.
Stretching from Springer Mountain, Georgia,
to the northern terminus at Katahdin,
Maine, the trail passes through the diverse
terrain of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
Hikers of all levels can take advantage of day
hikes or longer treks.
Getting Our Hands Dirty
For an immersive nature experience that
also does good, the American Hiking
Society offers the Volunteer Vacations
program, in which people join in public
land stewardship projects. Working in
small crews of six to 15 people, volunteers
handle a variety of land conservation and
trail maintenance needs. Project access
ranges from backpacking to day-hiking,
and accommodations vary from primitive
campsites to bunkhouses or cabins.
“Some of our Volunteer Vacations are
remote backcountry trips that are only
accessible via foot, and some are offered at
local, state and national parks as well,” says
program manager Ellie Place. “There is a
Volunteer Vacation for everyone, whether
you want to sleep in a cozy cabin with
amenities or sleep under the stars miles
away from it all.”
The American Hiking Society has more
than 35 Volunteer Vacations planned this
year; more information can be found at
AmericanHiking.org.
Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance
writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings
magazines throughout the country.
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turn your face to the sun.
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How to Talk to the Men
You Love about Their Health
There is strong societal consensus that men are the stronger gender. This idea
often rings true when considering speed, muscle mass and even bone density.
From the perspective of other health markers, unfortunately, the male gender
does not always take the lead.
Consider the longevity gap. The average life expectancy for men is 76.1 years,
and 81.1 years for women. Along with a shorter lifespan, men also tend to be more
burdened by disease. Men are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and have a
higher prevalence for serious chronic conditions, including many types of cancer.
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Men are also less likely to seek care
from healthcare providers, according to
surveys conducted by the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. To
top it off, men are more likely to engage
in risky and health-damaging behaviors,
such as drinking, smoking and eating an
unhealthy diet. All of this combined has
created a situation wherein nearly 90 percent
of heterosexual couples, the female
takes the lead as the health advocate.
For those who identify as the healthconscious,
but concerned spouse or
partner, let’s dive into some ways to talk to
men about taking care of themselves and
taking control of their health. (It is not
only men who may be resistant to adopting
a healthy lifestyle and taking care of
themselves. These tips can be utilized to
encourage any loved one, whether it’s a
partner, sibling or parent, to seek a better
state of health and wellness.)
• Communicate the reasons for encouraging
him to be healthy. Motivation
that comes from a
positive place focused
on the future, such as
time with family, travel
or many active years
together, is more likely
to stick. Help him identify
his “why” within
the partnership, and for
himself as an individual. If weight is
an issue, ensure that he understands
this is about feeling better—not simply
looking better—to avoid making
him feel self-conscious.
• Frame motivating factors in an optimistic
light. Focusing on preventing
disease or other negative outcomes
may seem daunting. Instead, emphasize
the positives of eating more
nutritious food and moving more.
Additionally, let him know that his
presence is more important than
anything else.
• Focus on and accentuate positive
behaviors. Highlight the good health
habits already in place, especially
when he is actively engaging in them.
These can be related to exercise, diet
or stress management. Instead of
nagging or complaining about an un-

healthy behavior, compliment what
will ultimately help him be healthier.
This will create more open communication
and increase the likelihood
that other healthy habits will be
considered in the future.
• Set realistic expectations. The movement
and eating habits that work
well for the health-minded partner
may be drastically different than
that of their loved one. Don’t expect
a sudden shift from couch potato to
CrossFit enthusiast or pizza lover to
salad aficionado. Set him up for success
by focusing on small changes
in which he is interested. Perhaps
it’s one less soda per day, or 10 more
minutes of physical activity—any
step in the right direction is a win.
• Take the lead. Some diseases, such
as Type 2 diabetes, have similar rates
among genders, highlighting the importance
for everyone to take control
of their health via habit shifts. Before
asking him to change his habits, ensure
that the example is being set. The
standards for health should be similar
for both members of a couple.
• Reduce consumption of processed
grains and foods with added sugars.
• Aim to consume three to four cups
(six to eight servings) of vegetables
and one to two cups (two to four
servings) of fruit per day.
• Choose fresh, whole foods prepared at
home instead of take-out or fast food.
• Emphasize stress-reducing habits such
as journaling, yoga or meditation.
• Adopt healthy movement habits, ide-
Men are also less likely to seek care from healthcare
providers, according to surveys conducted by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ally 150 minutes per week, including
strength training.
• Work to create an environment that sets
him up for success by removing junk
food from the house and encouraging
doable physical activities.
Give these ideas a try, and give new
habits time to sink in.
Sometimes, an outside source of advice is
needed to truly impact health change. The
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The Exercise Power
of E-Bikes
GET A WORKOUT ON AN EASIER RIDE
by Sandra Yeyati
The familiar adage,
“No pain, no gain,”
doesn’t really apply to
e-bikes. Although a pedal-assist
electric bicycle is zippier
and easier to ride than a conventional
model, researchers
are finding that as long as
we’re pedaling, we’re still
getting our heart pumping,
building stamina and experiencing
some of that cardio
magic. That’s good news for
those of us that like to work
smarter, not harder.
What’s more, that batteryenabled
oomph supplies
riders with the enjoyment,
motivation and self-confidence
to venture out more
frequently and for longer
periods of time, give hills
and inclines a try and even
pedal to work for an active,
eco-friendly commute. It’s a win-win-win.
In 2018, researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU), in Provo, Utah, sought to
quantify just how good a workout was possible on an e-bike, and they discovered that the
average heart rate was only 6.21 beats per minute lower than on a conventional cycle.
“The e-bike and conventional bike averages both fell within that 50 to 70 percent
maximum-heart rate threshold which is indicative of moderate-intensity cardiovascular
activity, so there seems to be a similar amount of benefit for heart health when riding an
e-bike, despite the fact that the perceived exertion was significantly lower than on a conventional
bike,” says Taylor Hoj, lead author of the study published in the journal JMIR
Public Health and Surveillance.
The college-aged men and women that participated in the study rode the same 10-mile
trail on each type of bike, so it was easy to compare how much faster the e-bikes were.
Cyclists averaged 12 miles per hour (mph) on the conventional bike and 16 mph on the
e-bike, reaching top speeds of 22 mph and 27 mph, respectively.
On average, the same route took 54 minutes to complete on the conventional bike and
only 39 minutes on the e-bike—a 30 to 40 percent time savings. For people considering
using an e-bike to commute to work, that reduction might make it easier to give it a shot.
Using questionnaires given before and after
each ride, the BYU researchers found, “In
general, participants agreed that they could
ride an e-bike on most days, in the cold,
when they were tired or dressed in formal
attire, while carrying groceries or books, or
on hilly terrain,” says Hoj, a health equity
epidemiologist at the Utah Department of
Health and adjunct faculty member at the
BYU College of Life Sciences.
Notably absent from the study were e-
bikes with throttles, which with a twist of
the handle or the push of a button, provide
a boost even when the rider isn’t pedaling.
These bikes would probably not provide
the same level of exercise benefits.
In 2019, the same BYU researchers con-
photo courtesy of Gail Coleman
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ducted a similar study with experienced mountain bikers, published
in the JMIR Formative Research Journal. “Our results in that study
supported the idea that using a pedal-assist electric mountain bike
(EMTB) retained the cardiovascular benefit and that the participants
overwhelmingly perceived the potential of EMTB use to be positive,”
Hoj says. “Some of them said an EMTB could help get them out on
the trails more or perhaps get them to ride longer and go further, and
also would allow older, injured, disabled or less-fit riders to enjoy
mountain biking on dirt trails, whereas maybe their age, injuries or
fitness levels limited their capability on a conventional mountain bike.”
According to Hoj, e-bikes offer a great set of benefits for fitness
buffs. “Even if you’re a very serious athlete and in training
programs, there are days where maybe you’re recovering from a
more intense ride and your muscles are really sore, but you still want
to continue to train your heart and that aerobic side of things, and
an e-bike could be a great use for a more laid back aerobic day while
the legs are recovering,” he says. “And if someone is wanting to get
into mountain biking but doesn’t feel like they have the fitness to get
there or doesn’t know how to start, that pedal assist could remove
that initial barrier.”
Ultimately, the decision to buy an e-bike—good ones start at
$1,000—may come down to emotional considerations. “They’re a
lot of fun to ride,” Hoj says.
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healthy kids
How to Raise
Empathetic Kids
SIMPLE WAYS PARENTS CAN CULTIVATE COMPASSION
by Carrie Jackson
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Empathy is the foundation of a caring
society. While we are all born
with a certain amount, cultivating
it is a skill that can be strengthened with
practice, and it is critical that the learning
process start early, say childhood
educators. An empathetic child can better
manage their own emotional responses
and understand how someone else might
be feeling. Studies show that children that
practice empathy are less likely to bully
and better suited to collaborative environments,
setting them up for academic and
professional success.
According to educator Traci Baxley, of
Boca Raton, Florida, empathy in children
is developed over time and with repetition.
“The earlier we begin to model empathy
with our children, the more they will
mimic the characteristics associated with
the awareness and care of others. Teaching
and modeling empathy early supports
children’s emotion regulation development
and contributes to creating safe spaces in
our homes for children to feel nurtured,
valued and cared for,” she says.
As a speaker, coach and author of Social
Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate,
Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in
an Unjust World, Baxley uses empathy as a
tool for fostering civic-minded awareness.
“Empathy is foundational to achieving
social justice and creating a world where
everyone has a fair chance to live a full,
productive life. Social justice requires us to
see each other’s perspectives, circumstances
and lived experiences through the lens
of empathy and compassion. It’s the only
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crossword puzzle
Empathy often starts with listening.
way to live in the space of active hope that we can create a world
free from inequities and injustices,” she says.
One innovative program, Toronto-based Roots of Empathy,
began in 1996 after a mother brought her baby into a kindergarten
classroom for children to relate to. With the aid of an instructor,
they were encouraged to understand the baby’s needs and feelings,
and to take the baby’s perspective. So successfully did the interaction
reduce bullying behavior that the program has since spread
globally, reaching 1 million children in K-8 classes. “In school,
students are taught to read, but if we don’t teach them to relate,
then we can expect failed societies,” says founder Mary Gordon.
“By interpreting the feelings of the tiny baby and sharing when
they had the same feelings, the students develop emotional literacy
and awareness. This enables them to build connections and
healthy relationships, which leads to inclusion and integration.”
By parents modeling empathy and vulnerability around their
children, the foundation is laid for open conversations, she says.
“At the dinner table, say, ‘Today I felt embarrassed when I was
called on at work and felt unprepared.’ Identifying and normalizing
feelings is the best way to show them it’s something you value
and encourage their natural instincts. Kids learn best through
observation rather than instruction.”
At The Children’s Museum, in Oak Lawn, an Illinois nonprofit,
play is an essential part of childhood development. Executive
Director Adam Woodworth says the institution focuses on kindness
and gratitude to build a foundation of empathy. “Helping
children find their empathy for others develops strong friendships
built on trust and understanding. Parents can incorporate
empathy into explanations for everyday interactions such as sharing
toys. Instead of focusing on the negative of giving up their
toy for someone else, talk about how happy the other child would
feel,” he suggests.
Empathy often starts with listening. “Teaching children how to
listen for context is a skill that is developed over time. Parents can
help by asking open-ended questions while reading, such as, ‘Why
do you think Frog didn’t want to invite Snake to the party?’ This
helps cultivate both understanding and empathy, acknowledges
their feelings as real and validates them in a way that they know
we care,” he says.
Baxley stresses that it is imperative for parents to model the
behaviors they want to cultivate in front of their children. “The
way we show up for our children is how they will show up for
others,” she says. “We have to pour these habits of empathy and
compassion into our children in the privacy of our homes if we
expect them to know how to show up for others in that way out in
the world.”
Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent
contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at
CarrieJacksonWrites.com.
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1 Key quality that leads to a
happy life (integrity)
5 Years of youth
8 Intimidate
9 Works with clay
11 Relating to Hindu and
Buddhist mystical texts
relating to yoga, meditation
and mantras
15 Disliked intensely
17 Arrival time, abbr.
18 Protected
20 Do research, 2 words
24 Celtic singer
25 Isolated
26 Eastern discipline
30 The establishing of
a rapport and relationship
31 Travel
32 Evergreen tree
33 Animal companions
34 Soothing spa treatment
Answers and a full-page
crossword puzzle can be
found at NATwinCities.com.
Down
1 Addiction
2 Hose material
3 Blurt out
4 Sure!
5 Stereotypical role for a man,
2 words
6 Ability to relate to someone
else and their feelings
7 Family girl, for short
10 First aid box
12 Southern state, abbr.
13 Relating to
14 Social worker’s assignment
16 Fall a little
18 Comfort
19 Often the subject of stress
in a family
21 Nashville locale, abbr.
22 24 hours
23 Stomach problems associated
with stress
27 Love deeply
28 Flower supporter
29 Kid’s playthings
31 Band booking
32 Scaled note
June 2022
25

calendar of events
featured event
Discover Your Highest
Purpose
Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader
of Eckankar, shares wisdom through
stories and spiritual insights that bring
meaning, connection and humor to the
workings of Spirit in everyday life.
Fridays at 7pm
Watch on Channel 6 or via MCN6.org
For more information, visit Eckankar.org,
TempleOfECK.org or Facebook.com/
Eckankar. See ad, page 3.
THURSDAYS, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Creative Writing Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm.
Join our 5-week creative writing workshop for
adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This program allows students to express
themselves through their own words and provide
an opportunity for others to read creative works
from their unique perspective. Traditional reading
and writing ability not required! Free. 2200
Central Ave. N.E. Minneapolis. RCLReads.
Biblicommons.com/events.
Knitting for Good – 6:30-7:30pm. Do you love
to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for
this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty
neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group
encourages you to bring your creative talents to
support good causes, such as hats for premature
babies and welcome blankets. Free. 4560 Victoria
St N., Shoreview. RCLReads.Biblicommons.
com/events.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Virtual Class – The Elixir Kitchen: Tonics and
Tinctures – 10am-12pm. Learn about preparing
tonics (restorative drinks) and tinctures (herbal
extracts) with Eva and Chef Lachelle. The Elixir
Kitchen Series by Natural Roots Wellness Chef
Lachelle Cunningham and Master Herbalist Eva
Garrett investigate the world of plant remedies
and nutritional healing in this series. Free. Online.
MSMarket.coop/event.
Intro to Nature Journaling – 12-3pm. Deepen
your connection to the natural world through nature
journaling. Much more than just sketching the
wild world around you, nature journaling develops
observation skills, documents what you see and
My father didn’t do
anything unusual.
He only did what dads are
supposed to do: be there.
~Max Lucado
experience, and creating a lasting record of a time
and place. $15. 8946 70th Street S., Cottage Grove.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
SATURDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, 8, 25
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Baby
Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online
throughout the month and are led by our top AID
instructors. AID utilizes state-of-the-art 3D visual
aids and activities to keep it fun and engaging while
presenting the latest evidence-based material on each
topic. $35. Online. ChildBirth-Classes.com/classes.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Computer Tutor Available – 12-2pm. Drop by to receive
one-on-one assistance with computers, everything
from using Microsoft Office, filling out job applications,
signing up for email, searching the internet, downloading
eBooks, and more. Call ahead to verify a computer
volunteer is available. Free. 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Microsoft Word Basics - Part 1 – 5:30-7:30pm.
Learn how to enter and edit text, apply formatting
and save files. This program is made possible
by the financial support of the Friends of the
Ramsey County Libraries. Registration required.
This is an in-person class at the Maplewood
Library. Free. 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Virtual Class – Eat More Plants: Poke Bowls –
5:30-6:30pm. Learn a new twist on a typical Hawaiian
poke bowl as Chef Jess teaches a plant-based
recipe with East Asian influences. Traditionally,
poke bowls are made with raw fish, but this unique
bowl will be vegan and made with marinated tofu
and an assortment of delicious vegetables and
sauces. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop/event.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Author Talk: Matt Goldman – 6:30-8pm. New
York Times bestselling mystery author and Emmy
Award- winning television writer Matt Goldman will
read from his latest novel Carolina Moonset. This
is an Edina Reads program. Free. 5280 Grandview
Square, Edina. HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Minnesota Solar Webinar: The Home Improvement
That Pays for Itself – 7-8pm. Have you
thought about making improvements or additions to
your property? Have you ever wondered how solar
panels could impact the sales price of your home?
Find out why installing solar could be the best
home improvement for your dollars. Free. Online
AllEnergySolar.com.
Business Consultations with City of Minneapolis–
1:30-4:30pm. A representative from the City of
Minneapolis will meet with business owners and
entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those
who want to start, maintain or expand a business
in the City of Minneapolis (e.g., financing, city
regulations and business technical assistance).
Free. 2200 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis. HCLib.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
Job Search Assistance– 2-4:30pm. Get oneon-one
assistance with your job search, writing
your résumé, finding job leads or connecting with
community resources and training programs. No
appointment necessary. Collaborator: Goodwill-
Easter Seals Minnesota. Free. 2300 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis. HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Chess Club– 4-6:15pm. Join our award-winning
club, The Nokomis Nemeses! Have fun learning
the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering
strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walkins
welcome. Open to all ages and all levels of
players. Sponsor: Friends of the Nokomis Library.
Free. 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis. HCLib.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
THURSDAYS, JUNE 9, 16, 23, 30
Diamond Dowsing Basic Virtual Class –
7-8:30pm. Discover the principles of Dowsing to
raise the energy of your home. Diamond Dowsing
helps find and heal the stress zones in your home
that create lack of sleep, lack of money, lack of
romance, lack of concentration and healing. $298.
Online. AnnetteRugolo.com/calendar.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Teen Tech Workshop– 12:30-2pm. Entering
grades 7-12. Come explore! Create STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) projects
using both high and low tech tools - everything
from LEGO Mindstorms, Raspberry Pi, Arduino,
3D Printing, Art Design, Music Production, Game
Design, and more! Led by Eden Prairie Library’s
save the date
6th Annual Mycelium
Mysteries Conference
Hosted by Midwest Women’s Herbal
focusing on all things in the mushroom
world. Workshops offered at the beginner
through advanced levels on topics such
as wild mushroom skills, fungal ecology,
fungi and human health, and ethnomycology.
Featuring keynote speaker
Barbara Ching, former president of the
North American Mycological Association.
Dodgeville, WI.
Friday-Sunday,
September 23-25
Tickets & to register:
MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
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Teen Tech Squad. Free. 565 Prairie Center Dr.,
Eden Prairie. HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Nature Trading Place– 4:30-5:30pm. Learn about
natural history, biology and geology by trading
items at the Nature Trading Place at Nokomis
Library. Bring in your objects, drawings, or photographs
of natural objects, and earn points in trading
for other items in the collection. Sponsor: Friends
of the Nokomis Library. Free. 5100 34th Ave. S.,
Minneapolis. HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
MONDAY, JUNE 20
Rooted and Thriving – 8am. Exploring the
Power of Earth Connection. Cultivating an everunfolding
direct connection to the Earth and the
natural world opens us to participate in the world
in creative, wise and enlivening ways. As folks
explore the question, “How shall we live?” it
makes perfect sense that connection to the natural
world helps us understand how to live wisely
here on Earth. $30. Online. WholeLifeElevation.
com/rootedthriving.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
Guided Trail Hike – 5-5:45pm. Want to get to know
Shepard Farm, Dodge Nature Center’s newest property
in Cottage Grove? Join trained Dodge volunteers for
a guided trail hike through the big woods. On this
45-minute hike, you’ll be introduced to the wildlife,
environment and historic character of Shepard Farm.
Free. Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove, 8946 70th Street
S., Cottage Grove. DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
East Lake Vegan Recipe Club– 6:30-7:30pm. If
you are curious about vegan cooking, this virtual
club is for you! Each month participants make
recipes from popular cookbooks prior to meeting,
then share their reflections with the group. Novice
to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested
non-cooks. Free. Online. HCLib.Bibliocommons.
com/events.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
Virtual Class – Budget Cooking: Pesto Potato
Salad and Roasted Chicken Thighs – 5:30-
6:30pm. This virtual Budget Cooking class features
a delicious and affordable roasted chicken and
garlic scape pesto potato salad recipe that can feed
four people for less than $15 and can be adapted
based on what is in your pantry. Free. Online.
MSMarket.coop/event.
EVENTS FOR KIDS
WEDNESDAYS,JUNE 1, 8, 15,
22, 29
Nature Play in the Garden – 10:30-11:30am.
Drop in and play outside in the Children’s Reading
Garden. Prepare to get a little wet, maybe even
dirty! Sunscreen, hats and bug spray encouraged.
Appropriate for ages 5 & younger. Free. 2180
North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Bruce the Bug Guy – 10:30-11:30am. A lively,
hands-on, educational program about insects
(hissing cockroaches, giant silk moths, etc.) and
related arthropods (pencil-sized millipedes, spiders,
etc.). LIVE critters and other fun props give
the audience a unique opportunity to experience
these fascinating creatures in a close-up, interactive
manner. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
MONDAYS, JUNE 6, 20
Family Storytime-Maplewood – 10:30-11:30am.
Join us in person for stories, songs, and rhymes
designed to enhance your child’s early literacy
skills. Appropriate for ages 2-5. No registration
is required. Free. 3025 Southlawn Drive., Maplewood.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Paws to Read with Arthur – 6-7pm.Work on
your reading skills in a low-stress environment
with Arthur! He is a licensed therapy dog who
welcomes all school-aged readers to participate
in this special program. Appropriate for ages 5-8.
Free. 4560 Victoria St N., Shoreview. HCLib.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Friday Family Fun – 10am-2pm. Enjoy a
Storybook Hike* hosted by Richfield Parks and
Recreation then stop by the Augsburg Park library
anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a STEMrelated
craft. Free. 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield.
HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Costume Contest – 2-4pm. Entering K through
grade 12 welcome. Create a costume of your favorite
character from anime, TV, books, or movies! Materials
provided. Free. 74440 Humboldt Ave. N., Minneapolis.
HCLib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff: The Jolly
Pops – 10:30-11am. Take a fun ride with the Happy
Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about
alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs…
and everything in between! The Jolly Pops combine
upbeat, original music with a host of children’s
standards for a concert that is sure to please kids
and adults alike. Free. Railroad Park, 4752 Highway
61, White Bear Lake. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.
com/events.
Down on the Dodge Farm – 10-11:30am. Explore
the barn, chicken coop, and pastures at Dodge Nature
Center’s Main Property. Meet Dodge’s farm
animal ambassadors including the newest arrivals:
lambs, chicks and piglets! $5. Main Property, Farm
Entrance 3,1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
MONDAY, JUNE 13
Creative Pastels for Kids: Summer! – 2-3:30pm.
Things are heating up this summer! Use pastel art
techniques to create a unique piece of artwork
with Creative Pastels. This is an in-person class
with step-by-step instructions as you draw along
with the instructor, Karen Tan. Art supplies will be
provided. Free. 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Creative Pastels for Kids: Summer! – 2-3:30pm.
Bringing stories and yoga together, join us for this
interactive event for ages 2-5 with caregivers. Please
bring a mat or towel, and plan to get bendy! Caregivers
encouraged to participate too! No registration
necessary. $5. 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
Nature after Dinner – 6:30-7:30pm. After you
have dinner, come to Dodge to explore the pond
during the quiet of the evening. Spend time
using nets to catch tiny insects, snails, and fish
living in the pond. Ducks, geese, turtles, frogs,
and even the muskrat may make an appearance
as you discover what lives in and around our
pond. Free. Main Property, Main Office Entrance
1, 365 Marie Avenue W, West St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
Reader’s Club for Kids – 3-4pm. For youth entering
first-through-fourth grade in the fall. Need
help building skills and confidence in reading?
In this fun weekly program, we will read books,
play word games and practice spelling to support
academic success in literacy (reading and writing).
Free. 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield. HCLib.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
Herb Planting Party - Pizza Pizazz! – 1:30-
2pm. Calling all pizza and plant lovers! Here’s
your chance to grow your own Italian pizza herbs.
We will learn about and sample the classic Italian
herbs that give pizza it’s pizazz. Then, we will
plant an Italian herb planter that you can take
home. Free. 2150 2nd Street, White Bear Lake.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Kids Yoga for Social-Emotional Learning –
3-4pm. For youth entering 1st-6th grade in the
fall. In this fun weekly program, we will practice
yoga poses (asanas), breathing (pranayama), and
mindfulness to increase self-awareness, improve
focus and concentration, and decrease stress
and anxiety – tools that can help contribute to
academic success. Free. 7100 Nicollet Ave. Richfield.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/v2/events
Bird Watching for Kids – 4-5pm. Ever wonder
about the birds you hear chirping outside? Let’s
find out who they are, what they’re up to and have
some fun in the process! Join Amy Simso Dean,
who has been birdwatching for over 25 years,
as we explore the outdoors and get to know the
birds in our neighborhood. Binoculars provided.
Free. 2576 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds
View. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/v2/events
June 2022
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community resource guide
Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green
living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community
Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAtwincities.com to request our media kit.
ACUPUNCTURE
BENJAMIN KOTHE, L.Ac.
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
Roy@BhaktiClinic.com • 612-859-7709
Incorporating modern scientific
knowledge and the ancient
healing wisdom of the past,
Kothe serves his patients with
the empathy and compassion of
one who understands the psychological
and physical pain
that comes with illness. See ad,
page 2.
BODY WORK
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE &
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina
Specializing in persistent and
chronic pain and mysteries of the
body. Also providing care to
clients seeking the experience of
deep relaxation and more selfconnection.
Skilled and compassionate
care. See ad, page 2.
BREAST HEALTH
CONSULTANT: NATURAL BREAST
HEALTH
Joyce Sobotta, Published Author
AromatherapyNaturesWay.com
Joyce@AromatherapyNaturesWay.com
JoyceSobotta.com • 715-828-0117
Joyce Sobotta, published author
of Breast Health Is in Your
Hands, is a natural breast health
educator whose work is endorsed
by doctors and thermographers
nationwide. She is passionate
about teaching women to love
their breasts and take responsibility
for their health. She has
facilitated breast health programs for leading health
organizations and is available for private consultations
and speaking engagements. See ad, page 17.
CHIROPRACTOR
CADENCE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Amanda Haeg
6409 City W Pkwy #105, Eden Prairie
CadenceChiroMN.com • 952-855-7656
Dr. Amanda Haeg is the
only chiropractor in Minnesota
offering the Pierce
Results System. With a
specific system of analysis
and correction, your care
will be tailored to your exact needs, providing you
with precisely what will help you get your health
back. See ad, page 23.
COACHING
ANNETTE RUGOLO
Soul Coach, Author and Teacher
AnnetteRugolo.com
We are in a time of fast evolution
and we have the opportunity to release
deeply held emotional and
mental patterns along with karmic
lifetimes that are keeping us stuck.
The tools I have acquired and honed
for more than 20 years will help you
move beyond the stuck places in
your life and help you align with the light of your soul.
You will receive tools of empowerment that will help
you continue on your life’s path and soul’s journey.
See ad, page 17.
COMPOSURE COACHING
Candi Broeffle, MBA, CPC
Candi@ComposureCoaching.com
763-270-8604
ComposureCoaching.com
Master your business so you can
practice your passion. Business
coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs
to clarify your vision,
build your confidence and create
a soul-centered strategy. Call today
for a free Discovery Session
and get on your path to business
success. See ad, page 7.
COACHING
SOUL PURPOSE COACH
& HOLISTIC HEALER
Barbara Brodsho, MA
612-444-9751 • BarbaraBrodsho.com
Providing spiritual guidance to
help live your purpose and thrive
utilizing your soul’s Akashic
Record. Discover your soul’s
innate gifts, create a vocation that
aligns with your soul’s passion,
and gain new perspective, clarity
and insight about your life’s
challenges by understanding the
lessons your soul chose to experience. Schedule a free
discovery session to learn how to create a purposefilled
life. See ad, page 17.
TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH AND
LIFE MASTERY TEACHER
Nea Clare
NeaClare.com • Nea@NeaClare.com
Would you like to say “YES” and
make your dreams come true? If
so, I can help! Book a strategy
call with me today. I work exclusively
for extraordinary women
who are tired of waiting on the
right time or circumstances before
pursuing their dream career
path – we’ll explore how life
coaching has tremendous transformative power in
strengthening self-confidence while also giving one
unshakeable faith in your capability to achieve your
goals. What you want is on the other side of your
hesitation. If it is time to breakthrough, schedule a
call today at 612-227-3854 or email Nea@NeaClare.
com. See ad, page 20.
VISIONAIRIUM
Leah Martinson, Health Coach
23 4th St SE Suite 201, Minneapolis
Visionairium.com • 651-315-1347
Leah’s superpower is intuition
and insight, and she uses it to
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Instead of kicking tired, overwhelmed
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DENTIST
HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY
N7915-902 St
River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777
HealthCenteredDentistry.com
Whole Person Dentistry observes
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body and spirit, not just your
teeth. This approach to dentistry
encompasses both modern
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DENTIST
NATURAL SMILES DENTAL CARE
3434 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 700
Shoreview • 651-483-9800
NaturalSmilesDental.com
We’re an integrative
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the whole person. We
desire to participate in the
creation of healthier lives,
while being sensitive to physical, philosophical,
emotional and financial concerns. See ad, page 12.
PURE DENTAL
Dr. Amy Ha Truong
6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale
651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com
Pure Dental offers integrative,
holistic, alternative and biological
dentistry for your dental health.
We take pride in providing
quality, holistic dental care and
service for our patients. See ad,
page 19.
SEDATION AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY
1815 Suburban Ave, St. Paul
ToothBuilder.com
651-735-4661
We are a holistic dental practice
devoted to restoring and enhancing
the natural beauty of your smile
using conservative, state-of-the-art
dental procedures that result in
beautiful, long lasting smiles! We
specialize in safe removal of
infected teeth as well as placing
ceramic implants and restorations. See ad, page 21.
TOOTH BY THE LAKE
1401 Main St, Hopkins
952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net
We build a foundation of trust
by treating our patients as
individuals. Understanding
how uneasy some patients
may feel about their dental
visits, we make a difference
by providing a relaxing and
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EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH
SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington
NWHealth.edu • 952-888-4777
Learn about the leading health
science programs including
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ENERGY HEALING
EMOTION CODE HEALING
Master Hong
Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
11012 Cedar Lake Rd., Minnetonka
952-513-7285 or 914-708-9463
Chronic pain? Suffering from
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ENERGY HEALING
VISIONAIRIUM
Leah Martinson, Reiki Master
23 4th St SE Suite 201, Minneapolis
Visionairium.com • 651-315-1347
Our bodies store all our memories
and experiences just as much, if
not more than our minds. Sometimes
we need support to release
the emotions and stressors that
get stuck in our bodies. Leah
offers both massage and energy
healing to help facilitate this
release, calm the nervous system
and relieve tension. See ad, page 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING
ANNETTE RUGOLO
Master Dowser
AnnetteRugolo.com
Is the energy of your home depleting
you or supporting you?
If you feel like you are hitting
your head against a brick wall, it
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in your home. To more easily
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soul purpose, it is important that
the spaces we live energetically
support us. Contact me for more
information on dowsing, environmental healing and
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAMPFIRE STUDIO
Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer
612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net
Sara@CampfireStudio.net
Ignite the possibilities of
your next project by
having Campfire Studio
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graphic design studio that takes the essence
of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and
infuses it into every design project we do.
HEALTH FOOD STORES
MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS
1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul
Mastels.com • 651-690-1692
Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s
oldest health and wellness
store. We carry a full line of
vitamins, minerals, supplements,
herbs and more. We emphasize
organic, biodynamic, biodegradable,
holistic and hypoallergenic
products and pride ourselves on
stocking hard-to-find items. See
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HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE
BROEFFLE LATIMORE
ADULT FOSTER CARE
License #1102359 • 763-600-6967
8600 Northwood Parkway, New Hope
Providing a caring and supportive
home for adults, no
matter their abilities. With
28-plus years of experience,
we offer a nurturing and family-like
environment for up to
four residents who are elderly and/or have developmental
disabilities. Residents receive assistance
with personal cares, meal prep and feeding assistance,
medication administration, transfers and
mobility, transportation and advocacy. We treat your
loved one like family
INTEGRATED HEALTH
BHAKTI WELLNESS CENTER
7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina
612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com
Bhakti provides a holistic
environment where independent
practitioners come
together to offer an integrative
path to wellness; mind,
body and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic,
energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy,
acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that
you can feel your best, remain healthy & thrive. See
ad, page 2.
METROEAST NATURAL
HEALING CENTER
6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale
651-771-1703 • NutritionChiropractic.com
Nutrition Response Testing
(NRT) is a noninvasive
system of analyzing the
body to determine the underlying
causes of illness and non-optimum health.
Our clinically proven system may be quite different
from any other healing practice you have experienced.
The actual procedure is simple and direct,
with the body providing all of the information and
feedback needed. See ad, page 7.
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NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
TRANSITIONS
Tracy D. Sigfrid, NDE Guide
TracyDarlee@gmail.com • 952-381-2850
Helping others transition after a
Near Death Experience (NDE)
to find purpose and meaning in
their life journey. Tracy is a
multiple NDE survivor and will
help to guide you through your
NDE event. To schedule a private
confidential session, contact
Tracy at 952-381-2850.
PHYSICIANS
DR. ISAAC M. ENGHOLM
Deploy Health Family Practice/
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
DeployHealthFP.com • 612-712-4423
Dr. Engholm’s practice offers
unlimited office visits,
with most lasting over an
hour. He offers telehealth
and home visits at no additional
charge and his patients
can call 24/7, which reduces the need to utilize
after-hours urgent care or emergency room visits.
Memberships are $75/mo for adults, and $25/mo for
children (added to adult member). See ad, page 2.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY
FRAN BIEGANEK, MS, LP
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S. Suite 220, Edina
612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com
As a Licensed Psychologist,
Fran provides holistic, traumainformed
therapy to help clients
identify areas of potential
growth, obstacles to growth,
and processes that facilitate
healing and transcendence. She
also provides QEEG (brain
mapping) and neurofeedback
services that facilitate increased brain efficiency.
See ad, page 2.
RADIO/PODCASTS
AM950 THE PROGRESSIVE VOICE
OF MINNESOTA
AM950Radio.com
The only Progressive Talk Radio
station in Minnesota. We strive to
provide the best progressive
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feature national talkers Thom
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Crute and Brad Friedman. We are
also dedicated to local programming that creates a
community forum for important Minnesota Progressive
issues. See ad, page 32.
SPIRITUAL TEACHING
ECKANKAR TEMPLE OF ECK
7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen
952-380-2200 • Eckankar.org
Are you looking for the
personal experience of God?
Eckankar can help you fulfill
your dream. We offer ways to
explore your own unique and
natural relationship with the
Divine through personalized
study to apply in your everyday life. See ad, page 3.
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