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EmBark Blog
This blog is open to anyone and everyone to write about and gain support on topics related to our cause and not. This is a safe space for healing and sharing as well as reflection on events that we held.
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EmBark Foundation
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Happy Fall Ya'll!
You know what time it is!!! It's fall ya'll!! My favorite season of the year. Get your serotonin up and cortisol down this season with...
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EmBark Foundation
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Positivity
Being positive all the time isn't for everyone (or really anyone) and trying to force yourself into being like that will often create...
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EmBark Foundation
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Quick General Tips for Sudden Anxiety or Panic Attacks
An estimated 19% of the US population has or has had any anxiety disorder in the last year. Obviously, a number so high means many of us...
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EmBark Foundation
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Self Reflection
Hey all! I was reflecting on things today, and strangely enough I was reflecting on how reflecting on myself has altered my life for the...
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EmBark Foundation
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Update from Changa
Hey there - this is Chimichanga, Holly's 12 week old kitten, coming at ya for a update on my shenanigans. I am TROUBLE. I know mom was in...
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EmBark Foundation
Aug 2, 20221 min read
It's Okay to Not Be Okay.
Positivity has its place, and focusing exclusively on negativity all the time is definitely not healthy either. But many forget that it...
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EmBark Foundation
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Stress
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health...
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EmBark Foundation
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Chimichanga Says Hello
Last month I brought home the most crazy, wild, demonic, uncontrollable, cutest, heart-stealing little monster. His name is chimichanga...
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EmBark Foundation
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Meet one of our Pet-of-the-Month's
Portia!!!! "This is Portia, with a nickname of Pretty. I adopted her on January 23rd. As someone in CBT, between my anxiety and being in...
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EmBark Foundation
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Wellness Moment
In school, one of my professors is trying to promote wellbeing and encouraged us to take captures of our 'wellness moments' whatever...
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EmBark Foundation
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Scent and Sprout Fundraiser!!!!
Did you participate in our scent and sprout fundraiser? If you did - thank you!!! I know I got my fair share of the literal best candles...
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EmBark Foundation
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Doggie Days!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Doggy Day in the Deer District on April 9th! We were able to raise $482 to support survivors and...
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EmBark Foundation
May 27, 20222 min read
Ted Talks for this Summer
Hi all! This summer we'll be doing a special series of Ted Talks. I have picked several more future-forward and inspiring topics for the...
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EmBark Foundation
May 9, 20221 min read
Blu + Lauren telling you why you should join Embark!
"I joined embark due the fact that I love animals! I have three cats of my own as well as one dog. I have always grown up with animals...
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EmBark Foundation
May 1, 20221 min read
Frankie + Alexander
"This is my little black cat, Frankie. My sister picked him up from a barn after she was surveying for her job, Frankie would not leave...
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EmBark Foundation
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Denim Day
When: April 27th What: Virtual: Wear jeans - take a photo or two of you wearing as much denim as you can and post to your social media...
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EmBark Foundation
Apr 20, 20221 min read
"Goof Grief" - an piece of Amanda Gorman's Book "Call Us What We Carry"
I wanted to share with you all a little except I found meaningful in a poetry book I read recently. I would highly recommend the book,...
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EmBark Foundation
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Catcalling
"The first time I got catcalled I was twelve. I was probably wearing a t-shirt and a pair of my brother’s old basketball shorts. The man...
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EmBark Foundation
Apr 13, 20221 min read
What is NOMV?
One aspect of our organization is support for mental health and suicide awareness and prevention. As a veterinary medical student myself,...
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EmBark Foundation
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Therapy Kitty - Hazel
Meet another amazing UW chapter member and her emotional support animal Hazel. Animals, whether explicitly described as ESA's or not,...
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