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Untangling Anxiety and Depression: Understanding the Connection and Finding Support Life throws a lot our way, and sometimes, the challenges can feel overwhelming. For many, this can manifest as anxiety or depression, two common mental health concerns that often go hand-in-hand. At Poppy Life Care, we believe in shedding light on these conditions to empower […]

Thriving with ADHD: How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Day Life with ADHD can feel like navigating a fast-paced, unpredictable river. For many, symptoms go beyond simple distractibility, significantly impacting daily life, work, and relationships. Challenges like struggling to follow instructions, overlooking details, and a constant stream of fleeting thoughts are common. The impulsivity of talkativeness […]

Understanding Addiction: A Path Towards Healing and Hope When we hear the word addiction, images of substance abuse often come to mind. While drugs and alcohol are indeed common culprits, the truth about addiction is much broader and more nuanced. At its core, addiction is a powerful neurochemical dance in the brain, a compulsive drive […]

Yoga Therapist Lola is a dedicated yoga therapist with a deep understanding that life and bodies are diverse. She offers a holistic approach that celebrates individuality and authenticity. In Lola’s personal yoga journey, she discovered the power of finding shapes and movements which truly resonated with her body’s needs. This perspective led her to move away from […]

Yoga Therapist Olivia Halloran is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor whose journey with yoga began in 2017 during one of the most challenging seasons of her life. Navigating personal trauma, Olivia turned to yoga as a tool for healing and self-discovery—what started as a practice soon became a lifeline. The profound transformation she experienced inspired her […]

Yoga Therapist Emily, Certified Personal Trainer, RYT and RCYT began her yoga journey in 2009, California. In collaboration with Her yoga studies She received Her BS in Exercise Science from Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee.Emily has been guiding practitioners for more than a dozen years ranging from non profits to boutique gyms. East to West Coast […]

Lead Yoga Therapist Ashley Laurenzi is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapist in Irvine, CA. Her journey with managing her own anxiety and panic attacks led her to discovering the healing power of yoga over a decade ago. As she delved deeper into the practice, she recognized its profound impact on her mental well-being. In 2016, motivated […]

Yoga Therapist Jasmine is ERYT-500, CSUF alumni specializing in creating personalized yoga programs & integrating diverse techniques to address physical and mental health with a trauma-sensitive approach. Yoga changed her life. Currently smitten with the timeless traditions of Ashtanga yoga, she continues to study, learn, and be inspired by her community of yoga teachers and […]

Nutritionist  Calvin is a nutritionist, personal trainer, and writer of over 10 years. He holds a Masters in Nutrition Science and has worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from busy CEOs, best-selling authors, stay at home moms, and complete beginners. You can find his writing across the web on major fitness publications and […]

Nutritionist Amandeep is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) with more than 20 years of experience. She graduated from Loma Linda University with a Master’s in Public Health for Health Education/Promotion and Maternal/Child Health and Public Health Nutrition. Her experience spans working in a variety of spaces ranging from the nonprofit […]