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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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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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The Window of Tolerance: Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Regulation
When we talk about trauma and its effects on the body, one concept that often comes up is the Window of Tolerance. This term, coined by Dr.

Ali Astrid Moto
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Grasping the Essence of a Resilient Nervous System
The foundation of our well-being and adaptability in a dynamic world rests upon the resilience of our nervous system. It is the...

Ali Astrid Moto
Feb 19, 20247 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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