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Team Insights

The Brain Versus the Mind

by Joanne July 14, 2010

We are constantly on the hunt here at Circle+Bloom to ensure that our product descriptions and overall company messaging gets to the point and the maximum number of people understand what we are all about.
Among other things, we’ve been focusing lately on the “cliff-notes” or short-hand way of describing our programs.
Historically we have been using [...]

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My Intentions. What are Yours?

by Joanne June 30, 2010

Having a list of intentions – or some people like to call affirmations – can be life changing. Here are mine. I would love to hear yours.
We would LOVE for this to be a “wiki” list of intentions. Please add your own in the comments section.
I will dare to always be honest [...]

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We want you to tell us…

by Joanne June 16, 2010

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Mixing It Up

by Joanne June 8, 2010

I have a love affair with interior design. Since launching Circle+Bloom, however, I have had no time to dedicate to it except to stumble across a few blogs here and there. Today I came across this image and it really struck a chord deep inside. Here is the image:

What I see is [...]

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The Beginning of a Life Style Change

by Susan June 6, 2010

I have had an amazing couple of weeks, a beginning of a life style change that I know will help me live my life to the fullest. I joined Joanne at Circle + Bloom because I wanted to make more of a difference in the world. That might seem odd, but something stirred [...]

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Energy for Empowerment

by Joanne June 3, 2010

Tired all the time? Check. Overworked and overstressed? Check. Can’t get a good night’s sleep? Check.
Don’t we all suffer from low energy levels? Does low energy impact your levels of fertility or other health related issues in your life? I have always struggled with energy levels – even [...]

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The World Stage

by Joanne June 1, 2010

I’d like to boast a tiny bit – and maybe you will indulge me. Having launched Circle+Bloom less than a year ago, we have created an unbelievable groundswell of enthusiasm and support and not just across the United States – but from all around the world. Just take a little glimpse at [...]

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Melanie, our behind-the-scenes powerhouse

by Joanne May 25, 2010

We wanted to introduce you to Melanie Roth, a talented, sensitive and very hard-working graphics and web designer. When you look at our beautiful website, Melanie’s creative genius has played a large hand in the beauty and execution and we couldn’t be happier working with her.
Sometimes things – or people – come together and [...]

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The Power of Forgiveness

by Joanne May 10, 2010

I fundamentally believe we can all benefit from letting go of anger, whether repressed from childhood, or something we are dealing with now. Anger can be like walking through life with an anchor on your back, slowing you down and tiring you out, with the only person that is being affected is you.
I am [...]

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How to Apply the Art of Meditation

by Joanne April 19, 2010

Lately I have been learning the art of meditation for extended periods of time in solitude.  We sometimes refer to our mind-body programs as a fertility meditation – but I think of the study of meditation as more an umbrella term for any exercise when we quiet our mind for a certain uninterrupted period of [...]

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IVF / IUI Product Development

by Joanne April 7, 2010

We have been working hard to finalize and release our IVF / IUI Mind-Body Program. It most certainly has become a labor of love. We were so lucky to get a great group of women currently going through an IVF round to beta-test the program. So, far two of three women who [...]

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DIY Health

by Joanne March 31, 2010

I love this. This concept is one that I take very seriously and how we see Circle+Bloom growing in the future. All of our programs are about empowerment and taking charge of your own mind-body connection and health. This is a one page excerpt written by Jay Parkinson, MD from the ebook What [...]

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One Woman’s Unexplained Infertility Journey – Ending in Success.

by Joanne March 5, 2010

From time to time I would like to share with you stories on why I decided to start Circle + Bloom. There is no greater feeling than when our customers tell us our Mind + Body Fertility Program is making a difference, and hearing their stories has made this one incredible and emotional journey [...]

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The Mind Body Connection + 3 Simple Tips to Use It for Daily Wellness.

by Joanne March 2, 2010

The true story of a little boy named Garrett has to be one of the most inspiring examples on the power of a vivid imagination and the mind body intelligence to self-heal. Garrett had an inoperable brain tumor and after intense radiation treatments the tumor sat basically untouched. His doctors said to his parents [...]

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Circle + Bloom Available on Amazon!

by Joanne January 7, 2010

Big day here at Circle + Bloom. We are very excited to announce that our Mind+Body program is now offered on Amazon! Listed under the health categories, our program can be purchased on the 6 CD set directly through Amazon. At this time, we will be fulfilling all orders from our Montclair [...]

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A Special Note to 2009: Thank You.

by Joanne December 29, 2009

As I reflect on the accomplishments this past year while thinking about the goals for 2010, I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude for all that has happened, and more importantly all that I have learned. One of the most important lessons is finding that the more thankful I am, the more I accomplish – [...]

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Announcing new programs and pricing, as well as “The Complete Fertility Package” option

by Joanne December 16, 2009

It has been about four months since we initially launched our Mind + Body Fertility Program to the market. Honestly, I couldn’t be happier with the feedback and support we have received from our customers. The response has been overwhelming positive, and hearing how the program is helping women during their fertility journey [...]

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This Was Fun!

by Joanne December 11, 2009

As our business grows and we start to gain some momentum, getting such positive feedback makes all the hard work worth it.   A special thank you to Stephanie, Kelly and Jennifer for helping me with this wonderful video.

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Your Molecules of Emotion

by Joanne November 17, 2009

Like Bernie Siegel M.D., Candace Pert Ph.D. is a medical professional who has gone against the grain of traditional science to explore – and ultimately prove – the connection between the mind and the body. Dedicating her life to researching the molecular interconnectedness between our brains and the rest of our body, Ms. Pert [...]

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By popular demand

by Joanne September 8, 2009

We have decided to offer another version of our product:  an Apple iPod Shuffle that is pre-loaded with our program – just over 6 hours of content.  Our program is a very easy download, but some of our customers have suggested that we also offer this option for those not so tech savvy and want [...]

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The Team.

by Joanne August 20, 2009

One of the most enjoyable parts of building this company has been witnessing the excitement that the Circle + Bloom™ idea generates. From highly-educated professionals in the fertility world, to best-selling authors, to colleagues, friends and family – the response has been incredible.  And now I can add notable and highly successful business executives with [...]

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Dr. Bernie Siegel – New York Times Best Selling Author

by Joanne April 26, 2009

We heart Bernie. From early on, Dr. Siegel – or Bernie as he likes to be called – has been incredibly supportive of what we are doing with Circle + Bloom™.  His help and collaboration – and ultimately his endorsement of the final product – has been inspirational for me on a lot of levels.  [...]

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