This post is part one of a two-part series. At 86, Pali Summerlin is an author and wisdom teacher known for her deep insights into emotional wounding and the liberation of limiting... Read more »
Three years ago, as my marriage was dissolving, I was in crisis and desperately needed support. As a Black professional woman, I searched for a Black psychologist in my city of Ottawa,... Read more »
When we see a young adult unable to cross the threshold into the next chapter of their lives, many of us judge them for their lack of discipline. Some may even try... Read more »
Do you feel pressure to rush physical intimacy just to keep a connection alive? It’s a common frustration in modern dating, where the physical often seems to overshadow the emotional. You may... Read more »
I was a third-year medical student at Northwestern on my ICU rotation the first time I saw a dopamine drip. The patient was pale and motionless, his blood pressure dropping by the... Read more »
If you’re reading this, you’re likely grappling with the intense pain, confusion, and overwhelming urge to reach out to an ex. You want the perfect phrase – the magic words that will... Read more »
Whenever I start to feel particularly worried about emerging cultural and political shifts, I invite inspiring creative innovators to gather and talk things out. Sitting alone, in front of my computer, and... Read more »
The common frustration in modern relationships is the emotional silence – the feeling that your male partner is holding back, refusing to share his true self, or simply can’t access his deeper... Read more »
If you experience chronic pain and PTSD, you might find yourself stuck in a loop of unhelpful thinking and avoidance behaviors that backfire over time. Research shows that people with both chronic... Read more »
Trauma doesn’t just wound us emotionally; it reshapes who we believe ourselves to be. But your identity can be reclaimed. In my work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I’ve supported thousands of... Read more »