Every person makes mistakes, some small and others more significant. As one told me, “Life is a journey, not a destination. Some paths will be smooth and easy, others a steep challenge. But it is how you manage and prosper from those challenges which will dictate your true direction and character.” My mentor once told
In late 2019, I was honored by our temple’s Executive Director to meet with Rabbi Merle E. Singer and his wife, Myra, of blessed memory, to embark on a rabbinical support role. Within moments, Rabbi and I discovered shared connections despite our generational differences. We spoke about my adoption story and his experiences on the
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When we talk about making safer communities, prevention often begins with the choices we make every day. Sometimes those choices are easy, and other times they require real accountability. For me, the most powerful part of growth is recognizing that while we cannot change the past, we can use our experiences to build a better
As we get older, our bodies remind us of time passing. Trust me, I am feeling it in my back and knees these days. Aging (or growth, as some call it) can mean menopause, hair thinning, a few more wrinkles, or pounds that never quite go away. Along with those physical shifts often comes a
BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES /EINPresswire.com/ Wellness writer and community advocate Debra Gudema has been honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) with a Leadership Certificate, recognizing her commitment to advocacy, education, and community impact. Gudema, a doctoral student in education and founder of Well & Co., has dedicated her career to wellness writing, personal growth, and nonprofit support.
Children today are growing up in a world filled with constant noise. From television screens to tablets, and countless options that flood our minds, let a lone a child’s, with data, news, trends, and influences. Children are surrounded by stimuli that can shape their emotions in powerful ways, for better and for worse. Raising children
When I tell people I no longer drink, I can almost see the assumptions forming. Their judgment often overshadows compassionate understanding, and such is life. The idea that someone might put down the glass for reasons other than addiction feels foreign to many. My name is Debra Gudema. I am a wellness writer, doctoral student,
There was a time when my mornings began with my phone in hand before my feet even touched the floor. Sound familiar? Notifications, news headlines, and social media updates flooded my mind before I had taken a single conscious breath. The noise of the world attracted my attention before I had connected with my own
Tea has been part of my wellness ritual for years. I grew up in a household, especially during visits to my grandparents, where afternoon tea was common, particularly on a chilly day. I also grew up watching lots of British television where characters had high tea set in English decadence, so perhaps that was a
There was a time when I thought mindfulness meant 30-minute meditations, elaborate journaling rituals, and always having the right crystals or incense nearby. But reality set in when those rituals started to backfire. Instead of supporting my well-being, they added pressure. I began to feel like I was failing at mindfulness. So, I stepped away
We all have different tastes when it comes to the voices we turn to for guidance, encouragement, or whatever aligns with our interests. For some, myself included, it is sports and life commentary like Bill Simmons, and for others, it is mindfulness and stories of growth, survival, and change. I honestly like the blend of