The Other Reasons to Write

by BridgetownMarketing | Oct 28, 2016 | Blog

I wouldn’t be able to tell you, exactly, what it is about writing that I love so much. I’m fairly certain this is true of all those who hold the art with any affection. It’s certainly not because I think I’m going to get a lot of followers on a blog. I know better....

The Beauty of Sadness

by BridgetownMarketing | Oct 17, 2016 | Blog

I am not at all ashamed to report that I went to see Inside Out in the movie theatre with the same eagerness I’ve been known to reserve for chocolate and tea parties (which is to say…a lot). I was excited to see how Hollywood would portray emotional nuance. And I am...

Healing: The Story Behind All the Data

by BridgetownMarketing | Oct 12, 2016 | Blog

I have been struggling, lately, with what I have so far seen as a dichotomous conflict between the importance of hard facts and the enigmatic power of our stories. When it comes to the process of healing…how important is data in its own right? And at what point...

Want to Lose Weight and Keep it Off? Treat Your Weight the Same Way You Treat Your Finances.

by BridgetownMarketing | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog

Fun Facts: About 38 percent of Americans have at least $1000 dollars in savingsAbout 37 percent of Americans are at a healthy weight.About 40 percent of Americans have an Associate’s degree or above. Is it merely a coincidence that those numbers are so close? I would...

What About Stupidity Fatigue? Why Health Professionals Need to Learn to Detach from Their Clients’ Outcomes

by BridgetownMarketing | Oct 9, 2016 | Blog

As a health practitioner, I have learned a fair amount about the risks of compassion fatigue. When one spends too much time caring for others without taking time for self-care…it can lead to a gradual lessoning of a person’s ability to exhibit compassion in an...