
Teal Saguaro Wellness Blog
Our mission is simple: give our clients the education, tools, and resources that they need to feel happy, healthy, and capable of managing life’s pressures. Below is an aggregation of content that we have written or curated that we believe will offer you some insight into what holistic wellness is all about and how it plays an important role in maintaining positive health outcomes.
Teal Saguaro Blog Posts:
August 14, 2025
Dr. Mark Hyman on Sugar, Mental Health, and Healing the Body
This post connects Dr. Mark Hyman's insights to trauma-focused, holistic therapy, showing how reducing sugar can support emotional healing and mind-body balance.

August 14, 2025
Cultivate Calmness Episode #98 - Slowing Down: From Overwhelm to Balance
From the picture-perfect lives we see on social media to the increasing demands of modern life, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. I share personal reflections, the reality behind those polished images, and a practical exercise to help you assess your life’s priorities without burning out.

August 10, 2025
Freedom Starts in the Heart: Lessons for Mental and Emotional Wellness
Discover how the freedom God offers begins with healing the heart, as pastors Jackson and Groeschel reveal timeless truths that also transform mental and emotional wellness.

August 7, 2025
Today I am reading "Broken Crayons Still Color" by Toni Collier and Whitney Bak
Today I am reading "Broken Crayons Still Color" by Toni Collier and Whitney Bak

August 6, 2025
Cultivate Calmness Episode #97 - School Counselors: Supporting Kids at School and Beyond
I’m joined by Molly Olejownik, a licensed mental health specialist working in a local school district, to discuss the essential and often overlooked collaboration between school-based counselors and community therapists.

August 3, 2025
Clinician Community: Connection, Coffee & Consultation
Central Ohio Counseling Association (COCA) offer two powerful initiatives designed just for that: Clinician Connection and Coffee & Consultation.

July 31, 2025
Today I am reading "I'm So Glad You Were Born" by Ainsley Earhardt
This week’s book is a heartwarming celebration of love, joy, and the unique value each child brings into the world. I'm So Glad You Were Born shares an affirming and uplifting message that every child deserves to hear: that they are wanted, cherished, and worthy just as they are.

July 30, 2025
Cultivate Calmness Episode #96 - Rethinking Stigma: Preston Moore’s Journey and Message
Kaela Vance sits down with K Preston Moore—TEDx speaker, national mental health and addiction advocate, and person in long-term recovery—to have a powerful, honest, and energizing conversation about the real roots of emotional dysfunction and the stigma that keeps people stuck.

July 28, 2025
Meet Your 2025-2026 Central Ohio Counseling Association President
Kaela Vance, LPCC-S, introduces herself as the 2025–2026 COCA President and shares her passion for fostering connection, collaboration, and professional growth among Central Ohio counselors.

July 27, 2025
Clinician Connection - Because Therapists Need Connection Too
Clinician Connection is a relaxed, after-hours social event series hosted by COCA to help Central Ohio counselors unwind, build community, and connect with peers outside of work.

July 26, 2025
Coffee & Consultation - A Space for Clinicians to Connect, Reflect, and Grow
Join COCA for Coffee & Consultation — a recurring event where Central Ohio counselors connect, consult, and collaborate in a relaxed, supportive environment focused on professional growth and peer connection.

July 25, 2025
Today I am reading "You Can Be a Good Friend" by Taraji P. Henson
In this uplifting and empowering story, young readers meet Lil TJ, a kind-hearted kid navigating the challenges of friendship and being true to oneself.

