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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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Dopamine, Addiction & the Art of Staying Balanced in an Overstimulated World
We live in a world of instant gratification—scrolling, swiping, streaming, shopping—all available at the tap of a finger. And while modern life brings convenience and connection, it also floods our brains with one powerful chemical: dopamine. So What Can We Do? The answer isn’t to avoid all pleasure (we're human, not monks). It’s about balance, awareness, and choosing discomfort on purpose to reclaim our peace and presence. Here are five takeaways by Dopamine Nation to stay o

Ali Astrid Moto
May 63 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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How Trauma Can Affect Our Eighth Sense, We Call Interoception
How trauma affects our eighth sense, our interception.

Ali Astrid Moto
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Looking for Evidence - Navigating the minds stories: Unveiling Truth & Clarity
Hey there, fellow explorers of the mind! Today, let's embark on a fascinating journey into the intricate world of storytelling that...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Nourishing the Mind: Exploring the Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Lisa Goehler's "Food for Thought"
In the realm of health and wellness, we often focus on isolated aspects of our well-being – diet, exercise, and mental health. However,...

Ali Astrid Moto
Dec 11, 20234 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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Ketamine Therapy - what is it, how it works, and how it can be of benefit
Ketamine , has become a buzz word in therapy today. When people find out what it is, an anesthetic medication, they can become fearful...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jun 2, 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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What is EMDR? And how does it work?
Such a legit question. I get this question all the time. One, because EMDR sounds weird and also because no one can remember what the...

Ali Astrid Moto
Jan 21, 20232 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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How Does EMDR Work Anyway?
Watch an example of a session: with Dr. Alexa Altman HERE Disregulating experiences can derail your life unless you have a way to...

Ali Astrid Moto
Aug 30, 20225 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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