Author: Dana Shavin, MS, CPCC
Dana Shavin has an MS in psychology from Augusta State University and has worked in the community mental health and developmental disabilities sector as a behavior therapist, licensed psychological examiner and therapist. Her articles have appeared in numerous outlets including Psychology Today, Next Avenue and PBS. She’s an award-winning columnist and travel writer for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, and the author of a recovery memoir, The Body Tourist. She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.

Stress and Sleeplessness: A Life Coach Unpacks the Issue—And How to Fix It
Ah, sleep. That blissful nightly reprieve from all things worrisome. That lovely, mysterious, and, for many, downright elusive mistress. However, stress and sleep can be an extremely toxic duo, which can ultimately impact our physical and mental health. For example, chronic under-sleeping has been linked to mood disorders, chronic health...