Category: coping skills

Allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Beachbody, chronic pain, coaching, constipation, coping skills, dairy free, digestive health, eczema, fibromyalgia, Getting to Know You, gluten free, gut health, health & wellness, healthy eating, holistic wellness, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, Shakeology, Sleep, stomach pain, superfoods, weight loss

Why I Believe in My Superfoods

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Superfoods...  a health term that gets thrown around A LOT these days, huh? So, what are they? Why are some foods super and some not? GOOD QUESTION! It's taken me a long time to figure it out too. If you want to know the truth, I'm still learning more every day! My superfoods have changed… Continue reading Why I Believe in My Superfoods

chronic pain, coping skills, digestive health, exercise, fibromyalgia, fitness, functional fitness, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, holistic wellness, irritable bowel syndrome, Mental Health, My Story, Nutrition, obesity, Sleep, sleep issues, stomach pain, stress

Why I Believe in Functional Fitness

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Contrary to popular belief, I am not superwoman... I'm soooo far from it. I AM Katie Pink extraordinaire though... that works for me. It's taken me a long time to figure that out. My path has had many avenues and many dead ends, paths that were laid out for me, and paths I foraged own my… Continue reading Why I Believe in Functional Fitness

anxiety, birth defect, chronic pain, coping skills, Dear 17, family, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, Mental Health, My Story, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children

Dear 17 (that d@~m hip)

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Dear 17, (that d@~m right hip) You laugh, but it bothers you. That’s a defense mechanism. You’ll learn more about that during college when you get your psych degree. You jokingly say, “yea, that’s my birth defect” thinking that it doesn’t have an effect on you, it does. It has more of an effect than… Continue reading Dear 17 (that d@~m hip)

Allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, constipation, coping skills, dairy free, fibromyalgia, food allergies, food intolerances, gluten, gluten free, gut health, health & wellness, holistic wellness, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, Nutrition, obesity, sinus issues, stomach pain, stress, weight loss

Digestive Health Lesson #2 – It all Starts with Inflammation

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Dr. Tanya Edwards, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine (Cleveland), wrote that inflammation is now recognized as the underlying basis of a significant number of diseases.

anxiety, communicating with your kids, coping skills, family, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, Mental Health, My Story, Parenting, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children

I do it ALL for My WHY?

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

What gives us PASSION, what gives us ENERGY to keep moving forward? What is your WHY??

coping skills, exercise, family, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, Mental Health, stress, weight loss

What’s Your Excuse?? Reality Maybe?

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Here's my list of excuses: Congenital Hip Dysplasia Asthma Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome My Kids, time I want to spend with them, and the time they just need me Work Taxiing my kids to/from wherever it is they have to be.... Care for my family, aka paying bills, cleaning, pet care, permission slips, troubleshooting printers (and f'n… Continue reading What’s Your Excuse?? Reality Maybe?

anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, communicating with your kids, coping skills, Mental Health, Parenting, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children

YOU’RE WRONG!! That’s not it at all….

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

  The kindergartener that knows the right answer, but won't raise his hand. The 7th grader that goes to the nurse for a "bandaid" a little too often. The student with a headache before math class EVERY day. The kid that just keeps making jokes and disturbing class. The 2nd grader that STOPPED and put… Continue reading YOU’RE WRONG!! That’s not it at all….

anxiety, asthma, candida, constipation, coping skills, eczema, exercise, food allergies, Getting to Know You, health & wellness, leaky gut, Mental Health, Nutrition, obesity, stomach pain, stress, weight loss, yeast allergy

How the hell did that happen? 50 pounds later…

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

Growing up as an athlete, weight was not a problem... until my teen years. I stayed fit multiple ways; there was soccer, gymnastics, swimming, roller skating and ice skating, field hockey, tennis, weight training and the list goes on. As an adult, I controlled my weight by eating healthy, walking, weight training, waitressing, bartending, nursing,… Continue reading How the hell did that happen? 50 pounds later…

anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, coping skills, Mental Health, Parenting, pediatric mental health, self esteem in children, Uncategorized

Write his teacher a letter… A lesson I wish I learned sooner

Katie Pink, RN, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, LNC

It was so well received, I knew I should have done it sooner.... Oh, well... We all live and learn. Letting your child's teacher know what to expect when you have a child with challenges like ADHD, Anxiety, learning disabilities, Depression, etc. can make such a difference in your child's school year. Don't hesitate to… Continue reading Write his teacher a letter… A lesson I wish I learned sooner