Imagine finally carving out time for a calming yoga class to help your depression – only to find yourself feeling more irritable, overwhelmed, and restless than before. You’re not alone. For many... Read more »
“I can’t fall asleep without a glass of wine.” Can you relate? As a sober therapist who quit alcohol after drinking to fall asleep for over a decade, I completely understand. Worrying... Read more »
Imagine scrolling Instagram and seeing a therapist’s reel titled: “3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System.” It’s calming, relatable, even life-changing—for you. But for the person behind the post, it may also... Read more »
How our past rewrites the script of daily emotions—turning even small moments into amplified highs or unexpected lows. Key Points Adults with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) often react more strongly to both... Read more »
Last year, I sat across from a group of exhausted Americans who’d been asked to imagine volunteering for a community event with people they normally avoided: political opponents, racial “others,” neighbors they... Read more »
Imagine waking up not knowing whether the day will be spent under a heavy fog of exhaustion or racing through hours with restless energy. For many living with bipolar depression, this unpredictability... Read more »
There’s a classic organizational psychology metaphor called “rocks in the jar.” The idea is simple: You have limited time (the jar), and only so many rocks (tasks) can fit inside. If you... Read more »
In the workplace, undiagnosed autism can have real consequences. Without understanding their differences, individuals may struggle to manage constant sensory stressors, unspoken social rules, or shifting expectations. The effort to mask these... Read more »