The Lighter Side of Transformation

with Lisa Wessan, LICSW

There is no bad weather, just bad clothing. – Nordic Proverb

Fun fact: walking in cold weather gives you a boost of oxygen. The low temperatures compress the oxygen, so each breath delivers more. That’s what makes it so refreshing and gives your brain an extra kick. I love the freedom of enjoying the elements, as long as I’m dressed for it!

Gear includes warm hat, neckwear, gloves and on my boots the MicroSpikes are fabulous for walking, running or hiking on ice.

Lisa Wessan and Kim Vespucci, Freeman Lake, North Chelmsford, MA

There’s solid science behind the benefits of getting morning light in your eyes. (Panda, 2021). Natural sunlight early in the day helps set your body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm), boosting alertness, lifting your mood by increasing serotonin, sharpening focus, balancing sleep hormones like melatonin and cortisol, boosting energy, supporting metabolism, and strengthening your immune system—setting you up for a healthy, energized day and a restful night.

Hitting the gym for weight lifting, yoga, cardio, and all the other benefits is essential—but don’t forget to soak up some natural light in your eyes too; it’s a total game changer.

Good health is wealth, go for it💕

With warm blessings✨

Lisa

Reference:
Panda, S. (2021). The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight. Highbridge Audio and Blackstone Publishing.

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First Day Hikes for January 1, 2023

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than one seeks.”   ~ John Muir

Every year many of our state parks offer interesting guided walks. In Massachusetts, check out some of the hikes coming up this Sunday, January 1, 2023: https://www.mass.gov/doc/first-day-hikes-2023-statewide-flyer/download

May this serve you well in your journey towards wholeness and more inner peace💙

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Loved my Breakheart Reservation First Day Hike

This was a great way to start the new year!

Check out your local town web site or Facebook page for First Hikes and other fun events near you.

Saugus, MA

I met some wonderful folks this morning – in the rain – these are my kind of people! Followers of the Yiddish proverb “There is no bad weather, just bad clothing.” One fellow shared that he has an amazing streak of running every day since November 2005, he really inspired me. He goes out no matter what. Love that!

May you and your loved ones have a healthy and prosperous new year✨🙏✨

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Walk and Talk Therapy featured on Boston Chronicle with Lisa Wessan

Lisa Wessan featured on Inside/Outside episode

09.09.20 – ABC News/The Boston Chronicle, Inside/Outside episode. Finding Peace in the Great Outdoors. I was interviewed by great team from the Boston Chronicle concerning my work with Walk and Talk Therapy. This was part of a longer story about how we are taking our work outside during the pandemic.

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