
10 Things to Know If You’re Newly Diagnosed with Chronic Illness
New to the world of chronic illness? You’re not alone, and you definitely didn’t get a user manual. Here’s what I wish someone had told me sooner, from surviving pharmacy drama to setting guilt-free boundaries, and finding community. Learn more about how Wandering Pine Wellness approaches chronic illness.

EMDR and the Brain: Why This Therapy Works for Trauma and PTSD
Trauma can leave your brain stuck in survival mode, impacting how you think, feel, and respond. Key brain structures like the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex play a major role in this process. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps reprocess traumatic memories and restore balance to the nervous system. In this post, we explore the brain science behind trauma—and how EMDR supports lasting healing.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: What is it?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, panic, and more. This post will help you understand how EMDR therapy works, what to expect, and who it helps.