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How Oxytocin Antagonizes Cortisol and 3 Ways to Use It!
Have you ever noticed how a warm hug from a trusted friend instantly lowers your shoulders, or how speaking kindly to yourself after a mistake calms your breathing?
That shift isn't just in your head—it's a real biological transition happening across your nervous system.
At Coriander Living Collective, we often look at wellness through an integrative lens, connecting emotional health with neurobiology. Today, we're diving into the relationship between two powerful chemical messengers: cortisol and oxytocin.
Close the Door and It’s One Hour that Gets to be All About You!
In a world that constantly demands our attention, time, and energy, how often do you get a block of time that belongs solely to you?
Between balancing work responsibilities, family commitments, running errands, and keeping up with the endless notifications on our screens, self-care is often the first thing to slide off the to-do list. We spend our days tuned into the needs of everyone else around us, frequently putting our own physical, mental, and emotional well-being on the back burner.
Unwind, Shop Local & Celebrate: Your Ultimate Guide to River Falls Ladies Night Out!
Stay Connected: For the latest updates on participating venues, vendor maps, giveaway details, and schedule announcements, make sure to follow along on the official River Falls Ladies Night Out Facebook Page.
Coriander Living Collective will be sharing space with our friends at Inspiring Actions Yoga Studio on the corner of Walnut and Main Street downtown River Falls. Come say hi to us! We’ll have a drawing and free Uberlube and LMNT samples! See you downtown—let's make it a night to remember!
Wandering Toward Wellness: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Here is a look at why stepping away—whether for a weekend getaway or an international adventure—can be a transformative experience for your mind and body.
Summer in Motion: Finding Your Ground and Points of Stillness
Join Us For Our Last Summer Session on August 18th, 2026!
Whether you arrive stiff, fluid, energized, or completely exhausted from a long work week—come exactly as you are. There is a place for all of it on the lawn.
When: Tuesday from 6:15-7:30pm (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to sign in and settle.)
Where: Points of Stillness in Hudson, WI
What to Bring: Comfortable layers, a water bottle, blanket/beach towel, insect repellent, sunscreen, and your curiosity.
Investment: $15 on-site (Cash or Venmo @Cori-Hildebrandt) | Ages 18+
Rumination vs. Worry: Understanding the Difference and How to Settle Your Mind
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a loop of anxious thoughts late at night, wondering why your mind just won’t give you a break? While it’s easy to group all our anxious moments under the broad umbrella of “stress,” our brains actually process different types of distress in distinct ways.
Meeting Your Nervous System: Which of the 7 Faces of Anxiety Are You Wearing?
In his groundbreaking book The Chemistry of Calm, holistic psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons explores this beautifully by introducing The Seven Faces of Anxiety. He breaks down how anxiety flows through our biology, categorizing it not just by how we think, but how our body and brain react.
By understanding how your specific anxiety shows up, you can stop fighting your body and start working with it to restore resilience. Let’s unmask these seven faces and explore how to guide your nervous system back home.
Coming Home to Your Body: From Shaking Your Bones to Finding Points of Stillness
Join Us on the Grass: Summer 2026 Series Details
Whether you are a seasoned mover or someone who claims they "don't dance," your bones are entirely welcome here. Come exactly as you are—stiff, fluid, tired, or energized.
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month (July 21 & August 18, 2026)
Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to sign in and settle)
Where: Points of Stillness (2705 Enloe Street, Hudson, WI 54016)
Investment: $15 on-site (Cash or Venmo @Cori-Hildebrandt). Ages 18+.
What to Bring: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a beach towel or blanket to lay on the grass. (Restrooms and water refills are available inside the building).
Closing the Chapter: Why I’m Stepping Away from My EMDR Certification
As we move into July, I have opted to no longer maintain my EMDRIA Certification. To keep up my Certified EMDR Credential through the EMDR International Association…
Comparing EMDR vs. BRAINSPOTTING Therapy
Both EMDR and Brainspotting (BSP) are comprehensive brain-body based psychotherapy interventions that treat a variety of symptoms such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. I am honored to be able to offer both of these psychotherapy treatments to my clients. I often have clients ask about which one would be better for them and we talk about their symptoms, their therapy goals, and the differences between BSP and EMDR.
Shake Your Bones: A Call to Return to Your Body
Whether you are a seasoned mover or someone who doesn't dance, your bones are welcome here. Come as you are—stiff, fluid, tired, or energized. There is a place for all of it on the Open Floor.
When: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Tapestry Folkdance Center (Minneapolis, MN)
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes you can move in, a water bottle, and an open mind.
Hosts: Shake Your Bones, Scottie & Xena
Summer in Motion: Step Outside with Open Floor Movement
There is something transformative about the St. Croix River Valley in the summer. The air is thick with the scent of flowers and prairie grass, the sun lingers late into the evening, and our bodies naturally yearn to shed the layers of winter and move.
At Coriander Living Collective, we believe that a life well lived requires us to be intentional about our connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us. This summer 2026, we are taking that mission literally—by taking our practice outside on the 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month.
Art in Motion: Reclaiming Your Creativity on the Dance Floor
Art in Motion (AIM) is a specialized program within the Open Floor movement curriculum. While "Open Floor" is a conscious dance practice that uses movement to explore what it means to be human, AIM takes it a step further. It blends our movement resources with writing, theatre, and visual arts.
The Landscape of Loss: Understanding the Multi-Dimensional Impact of Grief
At Coriander Living Collective, we believe that healing from grief isn't about "moving on," but about integrating the loss into a life well-lived. Whether it’s through Brainspotting (to process the deep-seated loss), Open Floor Movement (to let the body speak when words fail), or Bibliotherapy, we are here to help you navigate these seven dimensions.
If you are feeling unmoored, remember: your system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—it is responding to a profound change. You don't have to carry the weight alone.
How to Handling Bullying as a Parent
Coriander Living Collective takes bullying behaviors seriously. We are here to support you as a parent navigating bullying issues with your child or to work with children ages 13+ that are impacted by bullying. Look for last minute intake openings here.
Are You Using this Accessible Tool to Regulate and De-Stress?
Going to the dentist and hate it?
Afraid of flying?
Lacking focus, feeling scattered, and need to get a lot of shit done?
Have a headache?
Neck tension or pain?
Feel on the verge of a panic attack?
***ALL REASONS TO POP IN THOSE AIRBUDS, AIRPODS, or HEADPHONES and listen to bilateral music.***
Open Floor MOVEMEANT: Movement with Meaning!
Open Floor skills are life skills — practical tools for thriving in work, relationships, & community. Come experience the resource-based movement practice of Open Floor!
FRIDAY, 2/6/2026 from 6:30-7:30pm at Points of Stillness in Hudson, WI.
Intentional Ways to Celebrate the New Year + FREE Annual Review Packet!
Coriander Living Collective is wishing you a meaningful change of the year. May you say goodbye to all that has forced you to evolve in 2025 and welcome with a heart of curiosity all that will meet you in 2026! Hooray! Hurrah! Download a free Annual Review packet for 2025!
8 TIPS to Manage the Holiday Season GOOD ENOUGH!
Coriander Living Collective LLC is wishing you all a GOOD ENOUGH Holiday Season! Here are 8 TIPS TO MANAGE THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
MOVEMEANT: Movement with Meaning!
Open Floor skills are life skills — practical tools for thriving in work, relationships, & community. Come experience the resource-based movement practice of Open Floor!
Winter FIRST FRIDAYS: 12/5, 1/2, & 2/6 from 6:30-7:30pm