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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMay 23, 2019 0

Perinatal Loss #podcastthursday

In two podcast recordings, therapists Hilary Mandzick and Ruth Amos explain the multiple impacts of perinatal loss and opportunities for support. Hilary Mandzik, PsyD is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Cary, NC; she also sees clients remotely throughout NC and VA. Dr. Mandzik's specialties include perinatal mental

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMay 22, 2019 0

A Cold Front is Brewin'

Cold brew coffee is taking over the nation, popping up in coffee shops and stores large and small. This slowed-down, relaxed version of hot coffee yields an incredibly smooth, more palatable and well-rounded tasting coffee that appeals to coffee lovers and non-coffee drinkers alike. It’s no surprise why it’s taking

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Pam ColeMay 15, 2019 0

Strong Women: Preventing Osteoporosis with Exercise

The year was 1987. I was getting ready to enter my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – go ahead, do the math. My mom and I received a letter asking us to participate in some research. Would we participate in a mother-daughter bone density

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Page CvelichMay 9, 2019 0

The Gap Year Option

"I've gained so much self-assurance by taking a gap year. I navigated some difficult and confusing situations throughout my gap year that I wouldn't have encountered if I had stayed in the U.S., such as being lost on public transport, and relying on asking for directions in my limited Portuguese.

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMay 8, 2019 0

6 Steps to Manage PCOS Naturally

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Many believe it’s simply an ovarian condition, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Instead, PCOS is a whole-body hormone condition that affects the ovaries. Hormones are the problem, ovaries are the victims.

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Page CvelichMay 7, 2019 0

Rez Life Explained

Leaving home and moving onto a college campus is a point of significant transition for many young adults. Every non-commuting campus I am familiar with requires freshmen students to live on campus and there is good reason for this: students who live on campus have shown to earn a higher

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Jessica McNulty

Jessica McNultyMay 6, 2019 0

Save Your Sanity: Pursue a Proactive Career Search

Riddled with stress, awkwardness and formalities - it’s no secret that the job search process probably isn’t topping anyone’s list of how they’d like to spend their time. According to Inc.com, 73% of job seekers say that looking for a new job is one of the most stressful things in

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Danielle Pavliv

Danielle PavlivApril 29, 2019 0

Women in Tech: Empowering a community of innovators

SAS has a multidimensional culture that blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from employees in 59 countries around the world. We want everyone to feel confident in expressing their ideas and know that they will be respected for their unique contributions and abilities. We are committed to fostering a

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNApril 24, 2019 0

Optimizing Your Fertility

Your preconception health can have a huge impact on your fertility. And, your health at the time of conception will impact your child’s health. For these two reasons alone, optimizing health before getting pregnant is really important.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroApril 23, 2019 0

Taking a Look at Alcohol Use

In a college class on addiction I learned about the “gas/brake” metaphor for how our bodies respond to substances (think stimulant- puts on the gas / depressant – puts on the brake). Our bodies want to maintain homeostasis. If a substance causes one response (gas), then our body will cause

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Alyssa GrubeApril 22, 2019 0

SAS, Solar Farms and Sheep: Working Together for the Good of the Planet

A few weeks ago, our team moved into SAS’ newest building, Building A. It’s a beauty, featuring a world-class training center, a bakery, and over 1000 pieces of artwork. While the abundance of baked goods is hard to beat, I think my favorite part about the building is the view.

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Danielle Pavliv

Danielle PavlivApril 17, 2019 0

Not bad, not better. Just different. Why I'm proud to be Autistic.

At SAS, we have a multidimensional culture that blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from employees all over the world. As the Diversity and Inclusion Manager, I’ve had open conversations with employees regarding the value that neurodiversity brings to the creative process and to our organization. But I’m not the

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Rebecca AllenApril 17, 2019 0

Self compassion through grief

The journey of life rarely follows the expected path. Last year around this time I experienced the most devastating loss I will likely ever experience in my life; the loss of our only daughter, Mamie. The grieving process is new to me, as is the earth-shattering devastation of unfulfilled hopes,

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroApril 11, 2019 0

Emotional Affairs #podcastthursday

What are emotional affairs and how can a couple move forward after an emotional affair has occurred? Jillian Knight, LMFT, answers these questions in two podcast recordings. Jillian Knight is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Millennial Couples Counseling in Raleigh, NC. Jillian is a PREPARE/ENRICH Assessment

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNApril 10, 2019 0

Build a Better Salad

Salads are the image most of us see in our heads when we think of healthy eating. And for good reason, they can be really healthy. However, it is possible (and very common) for salads to end up being not so healthy, or just not enough for a meal.

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Lisa AllredApril 9, 2019 0

Venting: No more passes

Chances are that sometime in your life you have been hurt by gossip. We probably all agree that gossip is wrong. It spreads negativity in our workplaces and social groups. It is designed to make someone else look bad and to isolate them from the group. It encourages people to

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Anjelica CummingsApril 8, 2019 0

Building a Global Community of Innovators through Education

Education can change the future trajectory of generations. That is a fact we know to be true. But what does it really look like on a micro level, through the lens of an individual life? SAS employees like Ada Lopez demonstrate the transformative power of education. Ada spent most of her professional

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Page CvelichApril 2, 2019 0

Anticipating the Returning College Graduate

The day you have been planning for (and paying for) is fast arriving! Your college student is graduating and taking that next step toward full-fledged adulthood. What’s not to celebrate? And please do take the time to celebrate. 😊 After a week or two, however, it’s time to talk about

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Page CvelichMarch 28, 2019 0

When Perfectionism Requires Intervention

I absolutely love helping individuals gain self-compassion. In my mind, it is the skillset that best helps us reach our goals without perfectionism. Self-compassion tends to be a very misunderstood concept such that many people believe that self-compassion means letting ourselves off the hook and making excuses for our own

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN

Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNMarch 27, 2019 0

Diabetes and Dementia

We have all likely heard by now that if you have diabetes you also have an increased risk of heart disease. But what you might not know is that if you have diabetes (especially poorly controlled) your risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s is also increased. A growing body of research

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMarch 26, 2019 0

Diabetes: What is it? How does it affect me? What can I do about it?

Have you ever wondered what exactly is diabetes? Does it affect me or my loved ones? What’s the big deal anyways? Can’t I just ignore it and go on with my life? For Diabetes Alert Day, we’re going to (hopefully!) convince you why it is important to know if you

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Page CvelichMarch 21, 2019 0

Strategies for Parenting Perfectionistic Kids

One of the best and most effective ways parents can help their children be less perfectionistic is to be less perfectionistic themselves. …The parents that can speak openly about their disappointments and short-comings in a non-defensive and problem-solving focused manner provide great modeling for their children. It’s also important that

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Kim AndreausMarch 19, 2019 0

Give yourself the gift of Respite Care

We are in the midst of our third Powerful Tools of Caregiver class offering, and I am reminded again of the importance of self care for caregivers. As primary caregivers, it is likely you will experience higher degrees of stress, exhaustion, and are more prone to illness. It is important

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Page CvelichMarch 14, 2019 0

What Perfectionism Is and Why It's a Problem

When I talk about perfectionism, I like to contrast it with what we call healthy striving. Healthy striving has to do with working hard and reaching for lofty goals. Healthy strivers set goals that maximize their potential; they work hard, and they are often very high achieving. …Perfectionists, on the

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMarch 13, 2019 0

Beyond Food: What a Dietitian Can Do For You

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day- a day to celebrate the dedication of dietitians as advocates for advancing the nutritional health of people around the world. I personally chose to become a Dietitian so that I could empower people by giving them knowledge and tools to optimize their total

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Anjelica CummingsMarch 8, 2019 0

Empowering more women to go into STEM

SAS is a place for the relentless problem solver, the tireless innovator and the passionate explorer. One of our Associate Test Engineers, Jess Mayo knows that, here, your know-how, abilities and talents are what matter most. Are you curious about the world around you? Are you filled with passion to

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Page CvelichMarch 7, 2019 0

Resiliency in Children & Teens with Chronic Illness

Resilience is the capacity to respond positively to hardships that someone might come across, including living with a chronic illness. It is about adapting to the new normal, learning information, and focusing on strengths and values. Being flexible and adaptable, having good communication within the family and medical team, and

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Page CvelichMarch 5, 2019 0

How to be a Good In-Law

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I have two adult sons, both of whom who are married—one for 10+ years and one for 2+ years—so I’ve had some time to practice. My guess is if you are reading this blogpost, you either have an in-law relationship that is

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroFebruary 28, 2019 0

Relationship Series: How do you thrive as a single person?

Each week in February, your Work/Life team has invited therapists and dating professionals in the community to respond to questions about relationships. For this final blog in the series, we asked our experts… How do you thrive as a single person? Kate Freiman-Fox, Ph.D. Matchmaking, Date and Relationship Coaching

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