Wellbeing Resources
A curated collection of books, articles, and videos we recommend to support your journey towards understanding the mind–body connection.
Resources We Value
We believe that learning about the connection between mind, body, and environment is an important part of the healing journey. These resources, created by leading health psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen, offer evidence-based insights that complement the therapeutic work we do at the Manuka Centre.
Mind Body Blog
What being able to physically feel emotions means for your pelvic floor and pain
When I ask people "when you feel anxious, what do you feel?" people often tell me a thought. Some are quickly able to tell me they notice a shift in their breath, their heart, a tightness in their stomach…
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Mind-Body connection strategies for coping with chronic illness
Expert tips from a Health Psychologist on practical mind-body strategies that complement medical treatment and support your wellbeing journey.
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Why your body worsens symptoms and how to stop it
A Health Psychologist explains mind-body cycles — how psychological and biological feedback loops can amplify physical symptoms and what you can do to interrupt them.
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Nervous System Regulation: Warnings against oversimplification
A Health Psychologist warns against oversimplification in the mind-body connection, exploring what nervous system regulation really means beyond social media trends.
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Getting hurt: the mind body response
Exploring the journey through challenge and recovery — how our mind and body respond to perceived threats and what this means for healing.
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Health Benefits of Meaningful Friendships
Overcoming social hurdles and building meaningful friendships in adulthood — and the surprisingly powerful health benefits they bring.
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What does a health psychologist do?
Dr Sula explains the role of a health psychologist and how they bridge the gap between mental and physical health.
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When Tests Come Back Normal But Your Body Is Still Telling You Something
Why normal test results don't always mean everything is fine — understanding persistent physical symptoms through a biopsychosocial lens.
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Why it feels like your doctor is on a different page
Understanding the doctor–patient relationship and why communication gaps happen around chronic symptoms.
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Bladder symptoms, stress and chronic urinary tract infections
Exploring the connection between stress, the nervous system, and chronic bladder/UTI symptoms from a health psychology perspective.
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Regular updates, discussions, and insights from Dr Sula Windgassen on health psychology, the mind-body connection, and evidence-based wellbeing practices.
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The community discusses the latest biopsychosocial research and its practical applications for everyday health and wellbeing.
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Weekly posts sharing practical, evidence-based tips for managing stress, chronic illness, and emotional wellbeing.
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