Whole Health Collaborative

At WHC, we believe that emotional and mental well-being are just as important as what you eat or how you move.

Research consistently shows that mental health is a key determinant of overall health outcomes. Addressing emotional well-being alongside physical health leads to more sustainable, whole-person change.

When the sun sets later, more daylight in the evening delays your body's sleep signals. Over time that lost sleep affects your blood sugar, your stress response, and how you feel day to day.

A few things that can help:
🌙 Keep a consistent bedtime even on weekends.
🌙 Use blackout curtains to signal darkness to your brain.
🌙 Avoid screens for at least 30 minutes before bed.
🌙 Get morning sunlight early in the day.
🌙 Limit caffeine after 2pm.

Save this post if your sleep has been feeling off lately.

Most of us know we should sleep more. But do we know what happens when we don't?

Sleep is one of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine at WHC. Research from the CDC shows that poor sleep is not just about feeling tired; It is connected to some of the most common chronic conditions we see, including heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Rest is not separate from your health. It is the foundation of it.

We are almost halfway through 2026 and so grateful.

From our first staff gathering to participants showing up and doing the work, to handwritten thank-you notes that remind us exactly why we do this. The first half of this year has been full of connection, growth, and purpose.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments: our WHC team coming together, Faith, Sarah, and Dr. Julia Whitaker hard at work, a participant demonstrating movement in action, and a note from Alex that we'll be keeping forever.

We're so grateful for every partner, participant, and community member who makes this work possible.