Volume 1 Issue 2

Autumn is the season for cooling off, slowing down, harvesting the fruits of our summer labors, and gathering in community. As leaves drift from above, remember to look down and “be where your feet are,” grounding yourself in the now-fallow earth. 

It’s also the start of the cold and flu season, and overscheduled calendars, which can trigger overwhelm and stress.

As physical, emotional, and spiritual beings, these aspects are in balance when we’re healthy. But a mental illness can throw us out of equilibrium, with wide-ranging ill effects on body and soul.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. In the following articles, we address common issues with suggestions for help.

At the heart of the Greensboro Holistic Collective is a shared vision—that through community, we cultivate connection, healing, and opportunities for every person to flourish.

From left: Dr. Alex Vujnovic, Emily Stephens Ward, Veda Spidle, and Leslie Rice

The Greensboro Holistic Collective was born from a simple vision: to create a community where connection fosters healing and shared experiences strengthen our collective bond, uplifting us all.

To carry that spirit forward, we’re sharing reflections from our founders. In this issue, Dr. Alex Vujnovic offers a hopeful perspective on wellness—reminding us that our bodies are resilient and ready to thrive. Alongside this, Leslie shares a vision for a new way of being in relationship: one rooted in reciprocity and building together, rather than extraction, exploitation, and "me first."

In Leslie's words—read it here.

This October, Greensboro Holistic Collective was honored to be part of Pride, celebrating love, authenticity, and community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our space to share stories, connect, and remind us how powerful it is when we come together in joy and acceptance.

The Greensboro Holistic Collective wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible people who give their time, energy, and heart. From helping at events to supporting behind the scenes, your efforts make our vision of community possible. We are deeply grateful for all you do to help this Collective grow and thrive.

Dr. Alex Vujnovic, Veda Spidle, Emily Ward, Leslie Rice, Shane Jarriel, Michael Ward, Cypris Birkel, Sylvia Corum, Ren Bethea, Briana Simmons, and Mary Ellen Hettinger

We’re excited to share that commenting is now available on the Greensboro Holistic Collective website. That means you can add your thoughts and feedback on business listings, articles, and events—helping to spark dialogue, strengthen community, and support one another’s work.

Your voice matters! Every comment you leave helps providers feel seen, encourages meaningful connections, and makes our Collective more dynamic and interactive.

Let's help us. Be Seen, Be Found, Be Connected.

👉 Visit the site today and share your perspective—it’s one of the simplest ways to build this community together.

Delicious autumn!

My very soul is wedded to it,

And if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns.

—George Eliot