Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

Each and every one of us lives inside a complex container, known as the human body. And a lot of us have a complicated relationship with this warm and fleshy vessel.  In fact, it's so convoluted, that many of us actually define our self worth according to its aesthetics and functionality. We often claim to even "hate" our bodies, complain about them, and sometimes, tragically, abuse them.  But your body is your home, and you only get this one. So it's really important that you learn how to love and appreciate it, and take the very best care of it you can. So, today...

Watch an art process video at the bottom of this page. Ever feel like your whole life would be SO much better if you could just give your mental wellness a boost? Silly question. Of course you do. Well, today we're going to learn 10 things that will help you understand your mental SELF, so you can take better care of your mental HEALTH. Welcome to the blog & podcast, Unlocking Wellness! I’m Crystal McLain, curator of Crystal McLain Creative, an online resource that supports folks who are ready to get creative with the care of their mind, body, and mother-lovin’ soul.  If...

*Watch an art process video at the bottom of this page. You've been living inside that complicated meat-machine your entire life, and I can't help but wonder, how much do you actually know about it? If you've been here at CMC before, you've probably heard me say this BUT, the more you understand something, the better able you are of taking care of it. And since you're obligated to live within the same ol' skin sack for the rest of your days, it would be in your best interest to at least learn how it works, so you can get creative with the care of your incredible, beautiful...

I think we all have one thing in common, and that thing is the desire to feel FREE.  Whether it's to break free from unhealthy habits, to be free from self-limiting beliefs and emotions, or to find freedom within our bodies, I believe we all long for liberation from the things that have been holding us back from attaining a life that feels healthy, grounded and fulfilling.  And if I've learned anything in my own process of creating personal power, it's that the truth will set you free.  So, in today's post, we're going to kick off a month long exploration of self awareness, so you can explore your reality...

Well, well, well...I decided to dedicate all of January to learning about, and strengthening the mindset, I'll explain the complete lineup of the entire year in a minute. Anyway, I was chugging along, with all of my ideas written in my notebook, basic design elements cued up on Canva, and looking forward to sharing all sorts of nuggets of inspiration and exercises for the ol' brain, when, whammo, I found myself in terrible pain and unable to do much of anything. So, long story short, my spine has seen some trauma throughout my life. Pair that with lots of work as a massage...