Renewed Living


Raising Awareness & Understanding of Developmental Disabilities

Posted on Thu Jun 15th, 2023 at 1:49 pmIn this blog post, we will explore some of the most common developmental disabilities. By shedding light on the unique characteristics, challenges, and support systems associated with each condition, we can foster a more understanding and empathetic society.

The Rise of Loneliness and Depression

Posted on Fri May 26th, 2023 at 10:37 amWhile it’s exceptional that more people are open to getting mental health treatment, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of one’s mental health, in general, is better nowadays.


Addressing Anxiety from EVERY Angle (Anxiety Root Cause)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Dec 9th, 2022 at 1:36 pmWhat does it mean to have anxiety? What are the symptoms? Why is it becoming more common? What are answers? There is an in-depth dive into common ideas and treatments out there for anxiety, and which ones might help depending on the type of anxiety.


How Trauma Can Play a Role in Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Illness

Posted by J.A. Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Dec 7th, 2022 at 1:47 pmWhat does it mean to have trauma? What are adult symptoms of childhood trauma? Plus, how trauma can play a role in Anxiety, Depression, and Chronic Illness.

Health Advantages of Nature for Chronic Illness

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Aug 26th, 2022 at 1:47 pmAs someone who has struggled with chronic depression along with chronic pain, I can’t express enough the advantages of nature. You can even get some benefits of nature from inside your house.

Why Nutrition MATTERS for EVERY Health Issue

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Mon Jun 13th, 2022 at 2:47 pmNutrition plays a huge role in health issues including obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, dementia, etc. Nutrition and chronic disease are also related. It can even be the reason behind depression, anxiety, and added stress.

Finding HOPE with Chronic Illness

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Mon Feb 28th, 2022 at 2:09 pmWe need to have hope that things are going to get better. That doesn’t mean hoping for unrealistic things, hoping for a magical healing, or necessarily healing. We just need to have hope in what we are capable of, that things can improve, that we can feel better physically or mentally, because those things are possible. Just a change of perception can make a world of difference.

How to Overcome Anxiety with Choosing a Therapist

Posted on Wed Jan 5th, 2022 at 10:38 amHow to overcoming anxiety with choosing a therapist, what to look for in a therapist, and how to choose a therapist with a step-by-step guide.


Why Chronic Illness is NOT Your FAULT

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Nov 17th, 2021 at 9:24 amWhy chronic illness is not your fault, addressing why it feels like it is at times, who is at fault, and how knowing who is at fault can be a positive thing.

Tips on Managing Pain Naturally

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Jul 28th, 2021 at 8:39 amTips on naturally managing pain from my 6 years of struggling with migraines, stomach/muscular pains, mental pain, and allergies. Here are my best holistic pain management tips.


Creating Yourself & Overcoming Society’s Stigmas (Part 2)

Posted by J.A. writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Sep 11th, 2020 at 1:31 pmHow to create the ultimate, best most lovable version of yourself, and let’s talk about how society has a bit too much power over who we are and who we become.

Discovering Who You Are & Loving that Person (Part 1)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Aug 20th, 2020 at 3:05 pmThere are two components to loving yourself: loving what you can’t change, and loving the person you decide to be (not the person society decided you are or shaped you to be). Then, there are two components of loving what you can’t change: loving your physical body and your personality.

Over 50 Activities to do While Stuck at Home

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Apr 23rd, 2020 at 11:45 amIf you are stuck at home and frustrated, here are some great ideas for activities to do at home that you may haven’t thought of yet. Being bored is not great for your happiness, which is not great for your health.

Play Defense by Keeping Your Immune System Strong!

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Apr 1st, 2020 at 10:05 amIt is ALWAYS important to keep your immune system strong! Here is how:

When Positivity is NOT the Answer (Anxiety, Depression, Stress)

Posted on Mon Mar 9th, 2020 at 2:52 pmAre you or have you struggled with chronic anxiety, chronic depression, or chronic stress and someone told you to just be more positive? Annoying right?

36 Ways to Kill Negativity Dealing with Chronic Illness

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Feb 11th, 2020 at 11:11 amHow to climb out of the hole of despair.
How to avoid going there in the first place.
How to cultivate more positive thoughts and less negative ones.

New Year's Goals Ideas for Chronic Pain/Illness

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Jan 7th, 2020 at 11:21 amWith chronic illness and chronic pain, it is very important to have resolutions or goals for the new year! We have some great ideas for chronic illness resolutions, many with links to related blog content.

Holiday Gift Guide for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Nov 22nd, 2019 at 7:31 amThis gift guide has products to help chronic pain sufferers to feel warm and cozy, along with great products for possibly reducing pain or just providing relaxation. Many of these products I have personally used, and they have helped me through some difficult chronic pain days.

In-Depth Advice: How to Improve Self-Esteem

Posted on Thu Nov 7th, 2019 at 2:24 pmThis month, I’m providing some general ideas on how a person can go about improving their self-esteem whether chronically sick or not. Many of these ideas are based on my own personal journey of feeling broken and incapable of so many things to becoming a confident and very capable person.

Managing Poor Self-Esteem with Chronic Illness

Posted on Tue Oct 8th, 2019 at 2:00 pmDid you have a great self-esteem and then chronic illness took it from you?
A chronic illness can definitely have a negative impact on your self-esteem.

The Importance of Self Love When Chronically Sick

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Aug 27th, 2019 at 2:35 pmI think self-love is an important topic that isn’t talked about enough. Whether dealing with a chronic illness, a mental health issue, or just dealing with the pressure of everyday living, self-love is super important!

Food Marketing Lies

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Aug 2nd, 2019 at 9:58 amLet’s explore some of the marketing LIES we have all been led to believe for so many years. The food industry is extremely powerful! They get away with way more than they should. The food industry is slowly poisoning us!


SURGERY is often NOT the ONLY Option

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Jul 9th, 2019 at 11:05 amWhat I am providing is a list of some practitioners and alternative treatments that other health care providers have mentioned as a way of avoiding surgery. We have a lot of great content on Hope Instilled about various alternative treatments, many of which have minor to sometimes no side effects.

The “Opioid Crisis” is not as it Appears

Posted by Jory Pradjinski on Mon Jul 1st, 2019 at 3:15 pmThe “Opioid Crisis” is not as it appears - The public has been misled by irresponsible actions. “Overdose Deaths Involving Any Opioid” is misleading information which has helped fuel the opioid crisis. There are numerous "opioids" used to provide pain relief. Hundreds of thousands of people responsibly use to them to obtain the best quality of life possible. There appear to be more than six different types of "fentanyl". They range from prescription pain medication to carfentanil (elephant fentanyl).

How the CDC “Guidelines” are Wrong in Many Ways

Posted by Jory Pradjinski on Thu Jun 13th, 2019 at 9:07 amLegally prescribed opioid pain medications are a necessity for many to have some quality of life. In America approximately 126,000,000 adults live with some form of daily pain, that's about 1/3 the population. Looking at the number of people living with chronic pain and it clearly shows we are in a Chronic Pain Crisis.

Finding Purpose in Life When Chronically Sick

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu May 30th, 2019 at 3:38 pmThere are not many things more powerful than finding a calling in life, a sense of purpose, or even that you are doing something meaningful. This is especially important for people who are chronically sick.

How the Decisions You Make Everyday Improve or Worsen Chronic Illness

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Apr 26th, 2019 at 9:08 amYour body is able to get rid of a lot of toxins, it works very hard. But today our world is so filled with toxins in everything, our bodies can barely keep up. We have more processed foods, more chemical ingredients, genetically modified foods, toxins in the air, chemical cleaners, toxic body care items, and toxins in everyday household products. So a lot of these toxins will build up in the body over time.

An In-Depth Dive into Better Managing Stress (From someone who has lived with chronic stress & chronic pain)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Mar 20th, 2019 at 9:42 pmAn In-Depth Dive into Better Managing Stress (From someone who has lived with chronic stress & chronic pain). I will cover in-depth how you can manage three different stages of stress.


Obtaining Wellness: The Most Important Healthy Choices to Pay Attention To

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Feb 21st, 2019 at 10:38 amTop 9 best wellness tips, the most important health choices to pay attention to for a wellness lifestyle.


Society’s Flawed Views on Wellness & Healthcare (which make people sick, or keeps them sick)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Jan 22nd, 2019 at 9:01 amTwo huge problems in society are that not enough importance is placed on wellness, and people don’t know how to obtain wellness.


Maintaining Healthy Relationships While Chronically Sick

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Mon Dec 17th, 2018 at 5:13 pmThe struggle is real… when you have too much pain to attend everything, family or friends don’t understand what you are going through, or you just have family drama that creates added stress.


How to Lessen Your Exposure to Toxins (Part 2: Foods)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Nov 13th, 2018 at 3:02 pmThis is a guide on how to lessen the number of toxins you consume with the food you eat along with beverages you drink. This is a follow up to my last blog post on How to Lessen Your Exposure to Toxins (Products & Environment).


How to Lessen Your Exposure to Toxins (Part 1: Products/Environment)

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Oct 10th, 2018 at 8:39 amToxins are in everything! They are destroying our health and are the main reason for most diseases and chronic illnesses in general. This is a two-part series on how to get a jump start at reducing your exposure to toxins.

Reality of Our Toxic World

Posted by J.A., Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Aug 23rd, 2018 at 8:36 amOver the years, more and more toxic chemicals have been added to food and consumer products. This is not only leading to an increase in current health problems and chronic illnesses, but will also affect future unexposed generations.


The Gaps in Our Healthcare (Which Affects Everyone)

Posted by By: J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Aug 7th, 2018 at 4:07 pmMost conventional medical doctors are not very helpful when it comes to chronic illnesses. However, there are holistic treatments and alternative practitioners that fill in these gaps and gray areas. They also help with the explanation as to why more and more people are becoming chronically sick.


How to Evaluate if You Have a Good Doctor for Your Chronic Pain Condition

Posted by By: J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Fri Jun 29th, 2018 at 10:09 amFinding a good doctor to help with chronic pain or a chronic illness is rather challenging. I read all the time about people with a chronic illness who are not only dissatisfied with their doctors, but are hurt and enraged with some of the horrible comments their doctors have made.

The Hidden Truth to Chronic Illness Labels (Diagnosis)

Posted by J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Jun 7th, 2018 at 2:01 pmAre chronic illness (disease) labels helpful? Yes, but often times NO.

Our healthcare system is all about labeling illnesses based on symptoms. Once there is a label to go with the symptoms, then medicine can be prescribed. We are brainwashed to think that finding a label for a chronic illness is super important.

Overcoming 5 Common Chronic Pain Fears

Posted by By: J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Wed Apr 25th, 2018 at 9:17 amFEAR is what leaves us feeling stuck, it can control us and manipulate us if we let it. We might not even realize fear is in control. Thoughts in the back of our mind say things to us and we just listen automatically without hesitation.

Taking Control Over Our Health (Not relying on one doctor’s advice)

Posted by By: J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Thu Mar 29th, 2018 at 1:45 pmIt wasn’t till about 2.5 years ago that I realized relying entirely on one doctor’s advice or even multiple doctors was the complete wrong approach to health care, especially with something as complicated as a chronic illness.

Addressing Depression in a New Way (Not About Lifestyle Changes or Mental Changes, Not About Drugs)

Posted by By: J.A, Writer for Hope Instilled on Tue Feb 20th, 2018 at 2:02 pmThis isn't your typical blog post about depression. It’s about fixing the source of the problem. It’s about natural solutions, even if they require some patience.

What You Eat Matters

Posted by Can your pain and inflammation change by what you eat? on Fri Jun 24th, 2016 at 9:30 pmDoes food affect pain