PinnedMember-onlyNow That Katie Couric Has Said it, Can We All Stop Faking it Already?Sometimes it only makes sense when a celebrity says it — There’s this regular routine that happens in my personal life: I give my husband advice when he asks for it. Generally, it’s on a topic that I know more than he does. So, for example, he’ll be complaining about something, say, to do with his diet or sleep, and I…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published inThe Startup·PinnedMember-onlyHow Creating a “Ta-Da List” Can Help You Stay Productive and Work EfficientlyIt’s just as important as Your to-do List — Sometimes, in these digital days, I really mourn the loss of my old, trusty, Franklin Planner. I was lucky enough to get to take a free day-long seminar, way back in 1995 or 1996, where we got to learn exactly how to use these fancy calendars/to-do trackers. …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Work on Mediuma guide to all the skins — An introduction to me and my work Hi, I’m Keri Mangis, Wholeness Advocate A self-introduction, as much as possible without the dreaded labelsmedium.com Interview With Keri Mangis Author of “Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness”medium.com “We Are Our Souls, and From That Perspective, We Are Unlimited Possibilities” ~ Keri Mangis We are here to grow and evolve.medium.comKeri Mangis1 min readKeri Mangis1 min read
Dec 9, 2022Member-onlyFreeing the Trapped Stories From Your BodyTake a journey through the koshas to release pain and toxins — Have you ever felt as though your mind and heart are ready to move on to a new incarnation of yourself, yet your body remains stuck in the past? Maybe you feel like your mindset lives in a new, healthier dimension, yet your body lags behind? It is one thing…Healing From Trauma3 min readHealing From Trauma3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Dec 5, 2022Member-only15 Tips for Healthy DigestionStrengthen your digestive fire with these simple changes — According to the GI Alliance, 20 million Americans suffer from at least one digestive disorder, making digestive diseases third among all illnesses. These statistics don’t even account for all the times we experience mild to moderate digestive discomfort: constipation, heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, etc. Some of the problems stem from…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Sep 29, 2022Member-onlyWhat is Your Creative Archetype?Open a channel within you for a more creative life — Society conditions us to believe that only some people get to express creativity. Even then, there are only some kinds of creativity that are truly recognized as art, and only a select few people get to wear the title of artist. So, we grow up believing that there’s room for…Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Jun 4, 2022Member-onlyThe Art of the BreakdownAn Alchemical Lesson in Transformation — “I’m having a breakdown” is not a very commonly accepted thing to say in public. In self-improvement circles, you break down obstacles, not your own personality or beliefs. …Transformation6 min readTransformation6 min read
May 29, 2022Member-onlyWhat if the Goal of Life Isn’t “Self-Improvement?”Perpetual personal growth is a life-sucking trap — The origins of never-ending self-improvement Try to trace back to the first time you were conditioned into the collective belief that the goal of life—whether from a standpoint of our professional, relational, or spiritual identity—is constant, steady, upward self-improvement. You probably can’t find it. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t taught to you, though. And it…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Apr 29, 2022Member-onlyI Auditioned For TEDx Last Night. Here’s How I’m Feeling Today.What it was like to stand on the famous red carpet! — The Main Stage Event I’m writing this post partially to share with my readers, and also for posterity's sake. I spent so much time preparing for this audition, I want to remember how it all went down. First, if you’re not familiar with TED Talks, you might want to change that! They are brief…Tedx6 min readTedx6 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Apr 25, 2022Member-onlyHow Canceling an Event Helped Me Heal Invisible Childhood ConditioningAnd I wasn’t even “sick or dying” — On the fence “We paid for it. We’re going.” These words are spoken by a deep, authoritarian voice that lives in my head. The voice belongs to my dad from the years of my upbringing. This voice says, “Unless you’re sick or dying, you’re going.” I was raised on the virtue of following…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
