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How the Gut Talks to the Brain: A Holistic Path to Mental and Digestive Health
Are you ready to learn more about how to trust your gut and reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom? When we think of mental health, we often picture the brain. But what if one of the most powerful regulators of your emotional well-being isn’t just in your head? It’s in your belly.

Ali Astrid Moto
May 266 min read
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Embracing Wellness in 2025 - Here are some of the Best Practices for a Mindful New Year
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on intentions that nurture both our mental and physical health.

Ali Astrid Moto
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Trauma on the Body: A "Pressure Cooker" Analogy
Peter Levine, a renowned expert on trauma and the nervous system, emphasizes that trauma is not just stored in the mind—it lives in the body

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Best Practices for Nervous System Regulation
Best nervous system regulating practices you can do everyday

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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The Power of Resilience: Navigating Life's Challenges with Executive Function
Life is an unpredictable journey, often presenting us with unexpected challenges and obstacles. In the face of adversity, the quality...

Ali Astrid Moto
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Unraveling the Intricacies of Nervous System Regulation: A Journey into Balance
The nervous system, a complex network of cells and fibers, serves as the communication highway of the body, transmitting signals and ...

Ali Astrid Moto
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Resetting Our Nervous System
This is a discussion from Dr. Peter Levine and the National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, and my input. Dr....

Ali Astrid Moto
Feb 5, 20234 min read
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Our Stressful World
We live in a very stressful society. It's only been within the last 2 two Centuries that we have had a "Modern World" and we are starting...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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Parts of Your Brain Directing Regulation & Dysregulation
"The Alarm" aka the Amygdala . The Amygdala is the fear or "threat" center of the brain. It's a primitive aspect of our brain and is...

Ali Astrid Moto
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Polyvagal Theory: Explained
"The science of safety - the science of feeling safe enough to fall in love with life and take risks of living." - Deb Dana Polyvagal...

Ali Astrid Moto
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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Hardwired for Vulnerability
I was thinking about vulnerability the other day and how from a brain based perspective, it is our greatest strength. Then I had an ah-ha...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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