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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I love #breathwork in all its forms. But #somaticbreathwork journeys and resets — and their benefits — are akin to a multi-hour training ride for cyclists, not a quick spin around the block. Check out my latest Somatic Resets newsletter for more thoughts. www.linkedin.com/pulse/physio...

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Not a physiological sigh, either

Today, a friend sent me a story espousing the benefits of yet another quick-fix variation on breathwork — the physiological sigh. Because I listen to the Huberman Lab podcast a bit obsessively, I am m...

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Helping to ensure safe and secure elections is a never-ending job. With that in mind, plus primaries in New Hampshire today, Rhode Island tomorrow and Delaware next Tuesday, here are some reminders from the @aclu.org about your voting rights. Please share widely. #votingrights #elections #primaries

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#WorldPhotographyDay is next Wednesday! Sign up for my newsletter today to get a 20% promo code that you can use that one day to add to your collection! Current subscribers will get the code via email. mailchi.mp/a981c7eac463... #cyanotypes #fineartphotography #altprocessphotography

Hearts #8 original cyanotype
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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Who works with a company that's committed enough to #employeewellness that they would invest in #breathwork and other #stressmanagement modalities? Please DM me for details if you do. I can work with companies almost anywhere online, or travel to you.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Stop by my Etsy shop to access starter works for your art collection, plus #activewear, #accessories and #homedecor featuring my #cyanotype designs. Remember to favorite the shop so that you don't miss out on new additions. www.etsy.com/shop/KarenJo... #art #artcollecting

Geometric #1 cyanotype – abstract blue design
© 2020 Karen Johanson
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/4552932336/geometric-1-original-cyanotype

Geometric #2 cyanotype – abstract blue design
© 2020 Karen Johanson
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/4552923413/geometric-2-original-cyanotype

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Here are some of the cool swag options you can snag if you stop by a @elections.kingcounty.gov vote center Monday or Tuesday, where you can drop off your ballot, or even register or get a replacement ballot if yours didn't arrive. Find all of our addresses here: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Find out all you need to know about #elections in 2026 – chat with a trained volunteer when you text or call 866-OUR-VOTE, and learn more at this link: 866ourvote.org

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Homepage - Election Protection

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Get in good trouble this weekend – there are #electionprotection events happenig all over the country this weekend. Learn more at www.goodtroubleliveson.org/about and sign up for a local event at www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a....

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If you're visiting #SouthernOregon this #holidayweekend, you might recognize this view from the #tastingroom at Abacela Winery in #RoseburgOregon. Visit stock.karenjohanson.com for more #travelinspiration, then stop by the winery for a sip of #tempranillo, #albarino or #malbec!

Abacela Winery in Roseburg, Oregon
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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Looking for #stockphotography of the #OregonCoast? Visit stock.karenjohanson.com to search for images of #HaystackRock at #CannonBeach, plus other #travelphotography — you can license photography on the spot. I'm also available for #freelancephotography projects! #NorthOregonCoast #CannonBeachOregon

Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

GOOD NEWS! A personalized mRNA vaccine, known as mRNA-4157, has shown promise in keeping melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, from returning. FIVE years later, NEARLY 70% of people in the vaccine group are CANCER-FREE. The vaccine also cut a person’s risk of the cancer metastasizing by NEARLY 60%.

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A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years

If the vaccine is effective in a late-stage trial, it would be “paradigm-shifting,” one expert said.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Seattle cat parents: Save 20% on 14+ night overnight stays, 10% on 3+ night stays and 5% on 60-minute drop-ins. Book at Meowtel meowtel.com/cat-sitters/... and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. #catsitting #petsitting #seattlecatsitting #seattlecats

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Who works with a company that's committed enough to #employeewellness that they would invest in #breathwork and other #stressmanagement modalities? Please DM me if you do. I can work with companies almost anywhere online, or travel to you.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Seattle cat parents: Save 20% on 30+ night overnight stays to care for your cats, between now and August 5. Also save 10% on 7+ night stays. Book at Meowtel meowtel.com/cat-sitters/... and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. #catsitting #petsitting #seattlecatsitting

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Don't miss out on Monday's Somatic Reset, a 45-minute #somaticbreathwork session designed to release stress and challenging emotions, and invite in #transformation. This is the last complimentary session for now — sign up by 8 AM tomorrow to save your spot. luma.com/somaticresets

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Start next Wednesday with a 45-minute Somatic Reset designed to help high performers like you regulate your nervous systems and reach #peakperformance. Don't miss out on this chance for a free #breathwork session — there will only be a handful! luma.com/i17i6ud1

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Somatic reset #1 · Luma

Somatic Resets are small-group sessions designed to help high performers regulate their nervous systems and reach peak performance I use breathwork and other…

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Fresh from my private artist archive, here's another original cyanotype to add to your collection! Don't miss special collector pricing, available through Friday. Shop here: karenjohansonart.com/products/speed #cyanotype #abstractart

Speed cyanotype
© Karen Johanson
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https://karenjohansonart.com/products/speed

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Now releasing: Urban Stripes — a one-off cyanotype released from my private artist archive. Available until claimed, at special collector pricing through Wednesday. karenjohansonart.com/products/urb...

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Urban Stripes

One-of-a-kind original abstract cyanotype inspired by the streets of Astoria. 7 x 11 inches. Unframed, shipped with acid free backing board.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

#Stress is part of everyday life, but struggling with it doesn't have to be. Sign up for the chance to see how #breathwork can transform your experience. 46628075.hs-sites-na2.com/experience-t...

<a href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-photos/breath">Breath Stock photos by Vecteezy</a>
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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

When I signed up for the Soma+IQ™ practitioner training, I had no idea how much transformation I’d experience in a few days, even though #breathwork sessions have been life-changing for me. DM me for details or learn more here: bit.ly/breathworkpnw Don’t forget to use code KAREN2071 to save 10%.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Seattle/Tacoma peeps: Do you need overnight kitty care between now and January 6? Save 10% when you sign up here: meowtel.com/.../merc.../.... The promo code is GOIRTHBQ, but it should be automatically applied. Feel free to share the link with anyone! Harriet below is my most-recent kitty friend!

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Who else is beyond excited about the return of La Niña? Don't miss the next Northwest Ski Club Counci meeting, when the Powder Poobah will share some insights about what to expect. Sign up for the Zoom meeting here: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #lanina #snowfall #snowboarding #skiing #pnw

Mt. Hood
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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I am looking to use my visual and communications talents in senior-level storytelling roles. My subject matter expertise includes technology, outdoor sports, health, travel and the arts. See my LinkedIn profile below, and please share this! www.linkedin.com/in/karenjoha...

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

@amnesty.org created this backgrounder about the Block the Bombs Act (H.R.3565): www.amnestyusa.org/blog/congres... Here is a petition in support of the act: www.notmytaxdollars.org/take-action #blockthebombsact

amnestyusa.org

Congress Must Co-Sponsor the Block the Bombs Act

Amnesty recommends Congress urgently co-sponsor H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Do you prefer to truly connect with local cultures when you travel? Tourism Cares gives you insight into options around the globe via their Meaningful Map. Once you discover a destination(s), let me plan your adventure! www.tourismcares.org/meaningful-map #travel #adventuretravel #meaningfultravel

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Here's a clip from my film Adventures with Erik that I am screening on Saturday. RSVP via the link in comments. Music is Dashed Ambitions from Moby, licensed via mobygratis.com. I am so grateful to access amazing music that way!

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Building a #business? Accessing #funding with Skip can be as simple as answering a few short questions about your business, and there are options suited for everyone! Learn more here: tryskip.co/r/KAREN851 #businessfunding #startupfunding #seedmoney

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Fund your business with Skip

Join over 1 million entrepreneurs and business owners on Skip. Create a free account today and get started.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Many love the benefits they experience from GLP-1 agonists – but like any medication, there are side effects. Some are mild, but others can be severe and life-changing. Check out this article for a deep dive into the pluses and minuses of using these drugs. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treat...

my.clevelandclinic.org

GLP-1 Agonists

If you have Type 2 diabetes or obesity, GLP-1 agonists might be a helpful part of your treatment plan. Learn more.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Sixty-one years later, there's still so much work to be done! Especially where gains have been reversed by those in power. #civilrights #lbj #mlk

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

#Movement is one of the best ways for me to process difficult emotions, so I love the concept of a #griefrave. Anyone know of #WestCoast promoters (preferably #PNW) who are creating these? I would love to attend AND cover these for my #videoseries about #grief. www.artshub.com.au/news/feature...

artshub.com.au

Grief Rave: underground techno rituals that let you dance your sorrow

Underground artists are turning dance floors into spaces for communal mourning, blending techno beats with ritual, therapy and raw emotion in grief raves.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Viewing my #cyanotypes can be part of your #selfcare regimen! Stop by The Float Shoppe in #NWPortland to view my work, then stay for a 90-minute float. Visit their site to learn more and get their address! (You can also stop by just for the #art.) floatshoppe.floathelm.com/booking

Cyanotypes from artist Karen Johanson at The Float Shoppe in Northwest Portland, hung above the tea-making area.

Postcard-size cyanotypes from artist Karen Johanson at The Float Shoppe in Northwest Portland.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

#HappyMonday. I love this perspective from Karen Salmansohn, especially since my video work-in-progress addresses life and #loss. "Try showing up a little more boldly each day … before you get escorted out of here." #death #livinglife

open.substack.com

Death is Like Getting Laid Off from the Best Job Ever

A Memo from the Department of Temporary Existence

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

My friends, it's not just happening in a galaxy far, far away.

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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 13/06/2025

It doesn’t matter if you’re a sitting senator, congresswoman, or judge — no one is safe from this administration’s abuses of power.

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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 13/06/2025

What happened to Senator Alex Padilla is not an isolated incident. Just days ago, the Department of Justice indicted Representative LaMonica McIver after she attempted to make an oversight visit to an ICE facility – and in April, the FBI arrested a Milwaukee judge.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Today, Deborah Porter presented on"5 ways to starve #impostersyndrome as an #entrepreneur." I loved this idea: "When you choose to be less #vulnerable, you’re creating protection around yourself that becomes the prison you live in. Look for #safeplaces and people you can be more vulnerable with."

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

#Catowners: I am available for #catsitting, for those of you that are planning getaways. I am available for drop-ins in the #PNW, including #Portland and #Seattle, and for overnight, longer-term cat-sits elsewhere. Two of my cat buddies are below! Message me for details and references.

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

@cmseattle.bsky.social is one of the best ways to round out the month. Interactivity is always part of #CreativeMornings events, but @christophercomix took things to a new level, with a workshop on #DIY #zinemaking at #BlinkUX. Here's what you missed, including #community, #coffee and #macarons.

Zine-making at CreativeMornings Seattle on May 30, 2025.
© 2025 Karen Johanson. All rights reserved. Contact info@karenjohanson.com to negotiate licensing prior to usage.

Christopher Furniss at CreativeMornings Seattle on May 30, 2025.
© 2025 Karen Johanson. All rights reserved. Contact info@karenjohanson.com to negotiate licensing prior to usage.

Macarons from Dame Tasty at CreativeMornings Seattle on May 30, 2025.
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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD... Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...

statnews.com

FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say

The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Five years since #GeorgeFloyd was murdered. Fifty-seven since #MLKJr was assassinated. When does it end? More soul-searching needs to happen. We grasp the impact of blatant racists. But King noted that the stumbling block is "the white moderate, who is more devoted to 'order' than to #justice"

Marchers with "I can't breathe"#Justice4GeorgeFloyd sign

Marcher with sing listing people killed by racists

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Karen @karenjohanson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The study examined #crimerates in TN before and after that state disenrolled some 200,000 people from #Medicaid, with little warning, in 2005. By 2007, the crime rate in the median TN county had increased by almost 17%, with large increases observed in both violent and non-violent crime.

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