For many people, coffee isn’t just a beverage—it’s a lifeline. It’s the first thing they reach for in the morning, the steady companion through work, and often the quick remedy for the afternoon slump. But this ritual of constantly stimulating the nervous system can keep the body in a perpetual state of high alert. Over […]
with Ann-Marie Boudreau The Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast is thrilled to welcome Ann-Marie Boudreau, ARCT—Sound Doula, multi-instrumentalist, improvisational vocalist, Reiki Master, and internationally acclaimed soundwork practitioner —for a transformative three-part trilogy exploring the power of sound, voice, and the synesthetic experience. With over 40 years of experience teaching, performing, composing, and facilitating, […]
Insights from Episode 3 of the “Understanding Body Pain” Series Spine and neck pain are among the most common discomforts people live with today. Yet for all the stretching, heating pads, pillows, and posture corrections we try, the pain often returns. Why? Because spine and neck pain rarely originates from the area where we feel […]
As we embark on the third series of Symphony of Radiance, (formerly known as Movement and Music for Well-Being), we find ourselves standing at a remarkable intersection—where Tai Chi, intuitive music, therapeutic sound, energetic art, nature imagery, and intentional tea rituals converge to form a true NeuroArts experience. What began as a movement-and-music exploration has […]
Understanding Body Pain – Episode 1: Hands, Wrists, Arms & Shoulders Pain is one of the body’s most intricate communication systems. It alerts us when something is out of balance, misaligned, or overworked. Yet pain is rarely the true source of a problem—more often, it is the loudest voice in a much larger conversation happening […]
There is a moment in nature when everything becomes still — when a bird lands at a feeder, looks around, and chooses to trust the world enough to eat. This week’s Magnifying Peace Project video captures exactly that: a small bird relaxing into the safety of the moment, trusting its surroundings, and nourishing itself without […]
As we move through the busy and sometimes stressful holiday season, many of us crave peace — not just as a word, but as a felt experience. What if peace wasn’t something we had to seek outside ourselves, but something we could create through the way we connect with one another? The Magnifying Peace Project […]
In this third episode of Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell, Laurin Wittig returns to explore how deep presence in nature can transform our mental health, reframe the experience of dementia, and restore peace to the body, mind, and spirit. After her time away immersed in the stillness of forests and lakes, Laurin reflects on […]
There is something timeless about watching children explore their creativity — the way their faces light up as colors blend, the concentration in their eyes as they make each brushstroke, and the laughter that bubbles up when they discover something new. In Marian Egan’s latest Magnifying Peace Project video, this moment unfolds beautifully as she […]
We’ve spent the last two episodes exploring the power of bioenergetic wellness — how small techniques can release blocked emotions, support the body, and build resilience. Today, we go deeper: we explore the science of biofeedback, the skill of muscle response testing, and how these tools give us the confidence to prioritize self-care with precision […]
