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A chronic pain cycle can begin when real physical pain interrupts daily life, then slowly shapes how a person thinks, feels, moves, rests, and connects with others. Pain rarely stays only in the body; over time, it can become part of an emotional and behavioral pattern that deserves compassionate support. Chronic pain cyclePain managementMind-body connectionTherapy support Key insight: The chronic pain cycle does not mean pain is imagined. It describes how physical pain, nervous-system sensitivity, fear, avoidance, grief, and stress can influence one another over time. In his counseling work, Bryan Van Vranken, MA, MBA, RMHCI, often meets people living…
Few bodily processes are as focused on and as misunderstood as metabolism. It seems like just about everyone wants to “boost” or “speed up” their metabolism in the hopes of burning more calories and, as a result, losing body fat. In reality, this is not an easy task, but you wouldn’t know that from the countless TikToks claiming it’s as simple as taking a shot of apple cider vinegar, hopping into an infrared sauna, or braving a cold plunge.The truth? Many of these supposed hacks don’t have much research backing them up, and the ones that do won’t meaningfully move…
The 2026 New York Pro presented a stacked stage on May 8 and 9, with the Marriott in Glenpointe, NJ, playing host to some serious masters of muscle. Here are the full results. With qualification for September’s Olympia final very much on their minds, competitors from nine divisions gave it their all at the NY Pro. In the Open division, a new trophy winner was assured for the first time since 2024, since Nick Walker, who had won the past two-years straight, decided to sit this one out. Open Division Winner: Tonio Burton Tonio Burton was back on top at…
Can you pass these 4 balance checks after 60? Here’s what to look for. Balance plays a big role in how confident and capable you feel as you move through your day. After 60, it starts to reflect more than just strength. It shows how well your body can control position, adjust to changes, and stay steady when your weight shifts. You’ll notice it when you step onto uneven ground, reach for something just outside your base, or change direction without thinking twice. From a coaching perspective, the people who move well share a few common traits. They can control…
Perfectionism can look like ambition, discipline, and drive. It can also feel like living under a never-ending report card, where every project, grade, performance review, relationship moment, and even appearance is scored, judged, and never quite enough. PerfectionismHigh standardsSelf-criticismHealthy striving Key insight: Perfectionism is not simply caring a lot. It is often a strategy for staying safe from criticism, rejection, shame, or the fear of falling short. Psychology writers often describe perfectionism as a trait that can be motivating in healthy doses, yet deeply distressing when it becomes rigid and fear-driven. The goal is not to stop having standards. The…
Lori Bregman, a celebrity go-to doula, shares what actually matters when it comes to supporting yourself through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ve been working in the birth world for 26 years and have supported around 1,600 births in person, as well as coached thousands of mothers and parents to be around the world through my virtual doula and coaching programs. My philosophy is simple: there is no right or wrong way to do birth, pregnancy, or motherhood. No two people are the same, and what works beautifully for one may not work for another. I work very closely with my…
There’s a moment in every dominant champion’s career when the conversation shifts. The wins pile up, the belt defenses stack, and the narrative hardens into something static. That time hasn’t come for Valentina Shevchenko. Not because the UFC women’s flyweight champion hasn’t earned it. But because she refuses to live there. After decades in marital arts, world titles that stretch back to the early 2000s, and a resume that spans generations of fighters, Shevchenko, coming off her November victory over Weili Zhang and now gearing up for a potential title defense against Natalia Silva, still talks like a fighter chasing…
How long can you hold a bridge after 55? Here is the elite benchmark. The glute bridge is one of the most fundamental exercises you can do. It shows up early in training for a reason. You’re learning how to drive through your hips, use your glutes, and support your spine in a simple, controlled position. It’s basic, but it covers a lot. When it’s done well, it lays a foundation that carries over to almost every lower-body movement. From a coaching standpoint, I come back to the bridge all the time. It’s one of the quickest ways to see…
The first time Caroline went on Wegovy, it wasn’t a secret: She told her boyfriend, mother, and close friends. Over the course of six months, they watched as she shed 30 pounds, going from 130 back to what she calls her “healthy original weight” of 100 pounds. Even still, her loved ones worried about the extent of her weight loss and didn’t want her to lose even more.“I had tried every way under the sun to lose weight,” Caroline tells SELF. The 34-year-old, who lives in Montreal, asked to use only her first name to protect her privacy. “I was…
What originally began as a joke between two comedians has unexpectedly evolved into one of the most unique fitness-centered community events in entertainment. According to Tom Segura, part of what made the 2 Bears 5K resonate with fans so quickly was the sheer absurdity of the idea itself. At the time, neither Segura nor longtime podcast co-host Bert Kreischer was exactly known for being an elite athlete, which made the entire concept feel more approachable for everyday people who may have never considered participating in a race before. “Probably that two middle-aged fat guys known for not being fit decided…