Trauma and depression are deeply intertwined, yet the connection between them is often misunderstood or overlooked. Many people struggling with depression don’t realize that the roots of their suffering may lie in past experiences that overwhelmed their ability to cope—experiences that were burie...

Have you ever felt anxious or on edge long after a painful experience? Trauma can deeply impact the mind and body, often leading to persistent anxiety. Understanding how trauma and anxiety are connected is key to healing and reclaiming a sense of safety. In this post, we’ll explore what trauma is...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges in the world, yet it remains deeply misunderstood. While awareness has grown, many outdated beliefs and false assumptions still shape how people perceive—and respond to—those living with anxiety. These misconceptions don’t just cloud publ...

Anxiety isn’t just something that happens in your mind — it can have a powerful impact on your body, too. From a racing heart to an unsettled stomach, the physical symptoms of anxiety can be confusing, uncomfortable, and even alarming. You might find yourself wondering, “Is something wrong with m...

Depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, often surrounded by outdated beliefs and harmful stereotypes. Despite growing awareness, many people still hold onto myths that minimize the severity of the illness or blame those who experience it. These misconceptions don't j...

Have you ever felt completely exhausted, only to lie awake at night with your mind racing? You're not alone. Anxiety and sleep are closely connected—when one is off, the other usually suffers. Worry can make it hard to fall or stay asleep, and lack of sleep can make anxious thoughts feel even lou...

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health challenges in the world today—yet they’re often misunderstood, both by those experiencing them and those trying to help. While these conditions can appear very different on the surface—anxiety marked by restlessness and worry, depres...

It is a very common misconception to use Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and anxiety attack, or panic attack, interchangeably — but these terms describe two very different experiences. While both can involve nervousness, fear, and physical symptoms, understanding their distinctions is key to g...

Can you imagine - being stuck in the same argument, playing the same roles, feeling unheard, unappreciated, or overwhelmed. Whether in families, friendships, or workplaces, many of our conflicts follow a predictable script of blame, rescue, and victimhood. This exhausting pattern is known as the ...

If you are a licensed therapist looking to add coaching services to your practice, you might wonder: Do I need two separate businesses? The answer is usually no. Instead of creating a whole new legal entity, what you really need is a clear, intentional structure that keeps therapy and coaching di...

You've scaled back your commitments, cleared your evenings, maybe even taken a vacation—but the exhaustion hasn’t lifted. You still wake up tired, feel emotionally depleted, and struggle to find motivation. If “doing less” was supposed to help, why are you still running on empty?

The truth is, e...

There’s a certain identity many carry without asking—the role of “the strong one.” The caregiver, problem-solver, emotional anchor, the person everyone turns to in times of crisis. Being the strong one can feel like a badge of honor, a sign of resilience and dependability. But beneath that streng...