Ryan Gilbert
Pursuing Simplicity
The subject of trying to live a life while pursuing simplicity has been an important principle and goal for many thinkers in science...
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Ryan Gilbert
- May 29
- 4 min
Emotional Roller Coaster, Parenting Teens and ‘Tweens
At Breathe & Eat Chocolate, we did a deep dive into research, trying to find some quality resources for parents of a ‘tween or teenager...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Apr 17
- 4 min
More Tea For Me
For decades I have been a victim of a roaringly sensitive stomach early in the mornings as the sun starts to rise. Here is my story...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Feb 27
- 4 min
The Science Behind Blind Spots and Decisions
New research has confirmed certain things such as our own bias, bad habits or lacking impulse control can lead to poor decisions ...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Feb 1
- 4 min
The Mysterious Shishito Peppers - A Funny Chili Pepper
A chili pepper, the Shishito, a unique story and the short history of this mysterious pepper...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 23
- 5 min
The Minutiae Behind Mindfulness
Breathe & Eat Chocolate, would like to take a closer scientific look at specific cognitive skills related to the present and mindfulness.
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 17
- 4 min
WE GOT THE JAZZ – THE SCIENCE BEHIND MUSIC
How and why does music have such a presence to not just our ears but our physical body and, even more effects on the brain...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 9
- 4 min
MASTERING CONTENTMENT
As a father and around the holiday season, the word “contentment” is a specific subject I think about a lot as a parent and the aftermath...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Mar 29, 2023
- 5 min
A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT + TRUTH OVER LIES AND ISOLATION
The conditions we live in and the things that surround us has an impact on us. Living by truth and being honest to ourselves gives us...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Feb 8, 2023
- 4 min
The High Value Nature has on our Mental Health
There is now a large amount of evidence and new research confirming how important our outdoor environment is for our mental state...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 26, 2023
- 6 min
The Art of Active Listening
A family is the emotional unit as an individual processes certain stress factors over their lifespan. Many husbands, wives or parents...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 13, 2023
- 6 min
Peace Over Performance - Calming the Monkey Mind
Our minds are wondering more now than ever science is confirming in mental health studies. It is at times like maybe we are trying to...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Jan 3, 2023
- 4 min
Chicken Noodle Soup vs the Common Cold
Many studies and research have been done with regard to the positive outcome of chicken noodle soup, the effects the soup has on ....
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Ryan Gilbert
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, Just Because...
Weekend Healthyish Family Meal, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings + Organic Smash Turkey Burgers. Bon Appetit.
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Ryan Gilbert
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Weekday Healthy Family Meal
During the hectic work week, one of the challenges for me as a former Sous Chef, now a work from home Dad and Husband, was creating...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Dec 6, 2022
- 4 min
The Conundrum of Negative Self-Talk
Anyone who battles periods of negative self-talk understands how maddening and crippling it can be at times in your life.
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Ryan Gilbert
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Everything. Starts. With. Your. Thoughts.
Mental Health Article - Automaticity is both a blessing and a curse depending on where you are with your habits and your thoughts.
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Ryan Gilbert
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
"I'm strong to the Finich, cause I Eats me Spinach" - Popeye
Healthy Family Recipe - A recent recipe that my family and son love to eat that is healthy and packed with lots of vitamins and good...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
Grill More Fruit & Veggies! A Healthy Grill Recipe
Healthy Family Recipe - One of my favorite things to grill in the fall is seasonal local fruit and vegetables. Yes, I absolutely did...
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Ryan Gilbert
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
Solution-Focused Therapy, Changing your Mind + Thoughts for Positive Outcomes
Mental Health Article - While I was working at a crisis line with the largest mental health organization in the world, I answered...
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