Lindsay Gurley is not one to shy away from deep conversations. As a longtime leadership coach in the Valley, she has seen a powerful ripple effect when women are supported through the tides of messy thoughts and difficult experiences. It is in those deep conversations that women can shed old stories, reveal their most authentic […]
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Awakening authenticity with SOULutions app
Mindy Arbuckle came to the Roaring Fork Valley shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to pause temporarily. She has spent her time here falling in love with the grounded, expansive and communal nature of the locals. Having cultivated a community within the Valley through her yoga classes at True Nature Healing Arts, as […]
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Dr. Casey Bowen provides alternative options for infertility
Casey Bowen, a longtime Carbondale resident and naturopathic doctor, has returned to her practice, joining Dr. Hilary Back at Back to Balance in Carbondale after taking a few years’ hiatus to focus on growing her own family. Dr. Bowen looks forward to working with families in the Valley who are looking to either start or […]
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Local author’s playful new book, ‘Tai Chi for Kids,’ brings ease to life’s flow
For over 30 years, Cari Shurman has been sharing her love for tai chi around the world with children of all ages. The gentle, meditative forms have brought connection, mindfulness, health and well-being to those she taught. Now, the Carbondale-based author, illustrator and educator is thrilled to expand her offerings with the release of her […]
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Rita Marsh honored as county’s Wellness Visionary
The evening of April 7, Carbondale resident Rita Marsh was announced as the Garfield County Humanitarian Awards’ Wellness Visionary honoree. Presented by Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, the award is a testament to Marsh’s decades-long career cultivating connection, wellness and balance. Marsh is the co-founder of the […]
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Valley View Hospital increases accessibility through women’s health webinar series
Over the past five years, Valley View Hospital has explored creative options to provide information resources to the community. Proactive health knowledge can make a difference for patients and help individuals understand what they can do to boost their wellness. The webinars fall under the umbrella the hospital calls Valley View University (VVU), and started […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar
Healthy cookingLaura Van Deusen will offer healthy cooking classes in Carbondale on Saturdays, April 13 and 20 and May 4. The bilingual curriculum is based on the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program designed to help reduce cholesterol, control diabetes and lower blood pressure. For more information visit www.bit.ly/cdalecooking or contact rootboundcooking@gmail.com I-70 delaysMotorists should anticipate traffic […]
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Community is immunity
In post-pandemic America, folks are working harder than ever in exchange for lesser value. The dollar does not go as far, everything costs more and, for many, self-care is nonexistent. It’s no wonder that essential workers are rapidly feeling burned out. Luckily, there are people in our very community who care about every person thriving, […]
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Branching Out: It's the darndest thing
The last time I fished this spot was with this same friend and darn it all if we hadn’t stumbled upon fireflies while hiking out. Have you ever seen these Midwestern points of light in real life? All aglow and aglimmer, across a midsummer’s eve? It’s gasp-worthy magic. Though it is almost winter and fireflies […]
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CO mental health bills increase support
Several bills focusing on the mental wellness of Coloradans, many of which garnered bipartisan support, were passed by lawmakers in the 2021 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Jared Polis. The Behavioral Health Recovery Act (SB21-1371) is a $114 million omnibus bill, with $100 million coming from the federal American Rescue Plan Act […]