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Spring, But Make It Different
Last spring, I was tired in a way that sleep didn’t fix. Not dramatic. Not rock bottom. Just… heavy. In my body. In my routines. In the quiet ways you don’t always say out loud. Spring used to mean the same thing every year. Open the windows. Buy the flowers. Tell...
Recognizing Common Types of Perinatal Anxiety
If you are pregnant or recently postpartum and feeling anxious, you are not alone. Many perinatal and postpartum parents experience anxious thoughts or physical tension but struggle to name what is happening. Often, parents assume anxiety means constant worry or...
What Sitting With Others’ Emotions Has Taught Me About My Own
I’ve finally arrived at a place in my career where I am sitting across from people who are hurting, confused, or simply needing someone to really listen. This feels like a gift to me, especially as someone who has always placed tremendous value on relationships and...
When Coping Skills Aren’t Enough: What It Really Means to Support Mental Health from a CBT perspective
Mental health conversations often focus on coping skills. We’re encouraged to breathe deeply, challenge negative thoughts, go for a walk, journal, or practice gratitude. These tools can be helpful, and for many people, they provide real relief in moments of stress....
Why We Ghost: The Psychology Behind Disappearing (And What It Really Signifies)
We’ve all experienced being ghosted. It might have been a dating app match that disappeared overnight, a friend who stopped replying after a disagreement, or a family member who suddenly went silent after a tense conversation. Ghosting feels mysterious, like someone...
What Really Makes Sex Satisfying? Here’s What the Research Says
When people talk about what makes sex satisfying, they often focus on technique, frequency, or physical performance. But the data tells a much different—and more human—story. Over the last few decades, large-scale studies and national surveys have shown that sexual...