Pain Analogy 101: Legos #@&%ing Hurt
Think about a time when you stepped on a lego. It probably felt like the sharp of a metal nail went clean through your foot or like a knife piercing it. But that Lego probably didn’t puncture the skin or even bruise it. It was just your body sending a pain signal to alert you…
Read MoreNoVA Weekend Warriors on HCTV | Building Community through Volleyball with NVVL
Prior to the pandemic in January 2020, Meg met with Shirali Shah Trietley, founder of the Northern Virginia Volleyball League along with some of the coaches and players of the league. Since taping, Shirali has since moved on to other exciting adventures and the league has morphed and taking on a new name, a new…
Read MoreNoVA Weekend Warriors on HCTV | Try a Tri with Team FeXY
Think triathlons are just for elite athletes? Think again! Team FeXY‘s Kristine Wooten (President of Team FeXY at time of taping in 2020) and Team FeXY member Dr. Dan Trexler joined Meg at Green Lizard to discuss their experiences training and competing in triathlons with Team FeXY. Additional news: The NoVA Weekend Warriors podcast and…
Read MoreA Call For Equitable Vaccine Distribution
Equitable, Accessible Vaccine Distribution in Fairfax County is Critical to our County’s public health and financial health Thursday April 8 from 6p – 7p, I am part of a group of amazing Fairfax County community members hosting an important discussion with Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay and members of OneFairfax/Health Department to…
Read More4-3-21… It’s the Final Countdown
Today is 4/3/21 and a friend sent me this gif. Get it?! 4-3-2-1… 4-3-21… 4/3/21… the perfect day to announce The Final Countdown to my return to in-person sessions with The Wait List. Introducing the NoVA Weekend Warriors and Meg Donnelly LMT, LLC official final countdown, The Wait List Thank you to so many of…
Read MoreA Special (Long Overdue) Note to my Clients & Colleagues
When I pulled this card in my deck that addresses a different technique daily for handling anxiety, worry and rumination, I instantly thought of you, my clients and colleagues. NOT because any of you cause my anxiety, worry or rumination. Quite the opposite actual. The card was a reminder I have the privilege of focusing…
Read MoreDistant physically….but not socially
“No matter what life throws at you, or how unfair you think it is, never give up. Pick yourself up and go on.” — Megan Rapinoe Due to the pandemic, I am currently not accepting any in person appointments until further notice. Timing as to when new in person appointments can start to be scheduled…
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