Our emotions are vital, and yet we have deep set cultural myths that often prevent us from feeling, expressing, and releasing our emotions. What if the path to healing wasn't learning to "control" or "manage" our emotions, but instead learn to expand our capacity to feel intensity without betraying our self-trust?
Read MoreFor many social workers and counselors, working in the public mental health system is unsustainable and rife with ethical violations. Many of us feel complicit in a system that can often do more harm than good. At the same time, many of us want to make changes within the system and are stuck feeling lonely, isolated, and even “crazy” for desiring to do things differently.
Read MoreResearch showing that the chemical imbalance theory of mental health is a myth has just hit news cycles again, but this is not the first time this theory has been debunked. Many working in the field have known there is little evidence to support this theory, so why is it only recently the public has been informed? How did this myth originate and where do we go from here?
Read MoreThe field of Mental Health is in need of drastic change, but we need a vision to get us there. What would it look like in practice to build a system that truly transformed those it seeks to serve? What does mental health that is rooted in rights based, peer-centered, and holistic care look like?
Read MoreRecent research shows that the roots of mental health concerns are much more complex than we think. Despite this, many myths about mental health concerns persist, even in the face of mounting evidence against them. It's time to put aside what we thought we knew about the DSM, diagnoses, psychotropic medication, and the chemical imbalance theory and take a more holistic approach to mental health.
Read MoreWe know that autoimmune diseases like Celiac disease can deeply impact the gut, but surprisingly, it can also affect the brain and one’s mental and emotional health. Read on to learn the lesser known symptoms of celiac and the trifecta of trauma, inflammation, and mental health issues…
Read MoreA holistic lens is necessary now, at a time when we are less emotionally well than ever, and traditional systems are no longer working for us. If you’re asking: Am I crazy? Or is it my hormones, biology, society, a spiritual awakening, etc.? this is for you. Here’s what it means to take a holistic lens to our mental health…
Read MoreI believe what gets labeled as “psychosis” is absolutely healable and in many ways can be generative. It doesn’t matter how you define your experience: spiritual awakening, psychosis, dark night of the soul, healing crisis, etc. Here are my 10 best tips based on my own lived experience and working in crisis programs in and outside the mental health field…
Read MoreFor me, alone time is not only non-negotiable and sacred, but it’s also how I deeply nourish myself, cultivate my skills, seed my desires and goals, ground, come back to my center, and also have fun. Yet, many of us equate alone time with loneliness. Here are a few simple ways I’ve learned to love my alone time and cope with loneliness…
Read MoreWe all feel emotionally stuck and stagnant sometimes. We may sense that there are currents of intense emotions waiting underneath the surface but not know what to do with it. Here are 5 techniques for emotional release.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I sat down for a candid and intimate conversation with a dear friend, Lilly King. We talked about the realities of navigating mental and physical health concerns within a fractured health care system. Read more to find out our best tips for advocating for yourself, how to talk to doctors, and how to build a care team.
Read MoreA leisurely chatty late winter plan-with-me video featuring a monthly setup and weekly set up in my planner. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy the cosy planning session.
Read MoreWith each beginning of the new year, you might feel the pressure to make a change, set goals or do something different. But why is January so different from other months in the year? Change can happen any day, any month, any time. If we don't set ourselves up for success by planning in moments of reflection and self-awareness throughout the year, radical “goals” or “plans” don’t mean anything.
Read MoreIf you identify as a people pleaser, you may not realize that people-pleasing is actually a survival strategy and often a response to trauma or extreme stress. It's hard to move through once we pick up the habitual response of pleasing or appeasing others, but it is IS possible to overcome, here’s how…
Read MoreHow we handle conflict determines the difference between creating deeper intimacy and feeling isolated and alone. Crucial conversations are our chance to step up, take a risk, and develop more self-trust in our ability to advocate for ourselves WHILE deepening our relationships….
Read MoreHealthy relationships are the greatest predictor of happiness. And often, we hide in the relationship, not showing up for who we really are. Learn 7 strategies for taking care of yourself in relationships, showing up more vulnerably, and deepening intimacy in any kind of relationship.
Read MoreHave you ever tried channeled writing to gain more clarity and integration? Channeled writing is just a snazzy way of describing a process of connecting with an energy (life force, spirit, emotions) beyond yourself and letting that wisdom come through your hands onto the page. It's nothing fancy and anyone can do it.
I give channeled writing prompts to my clients ALL THE TIME because it can unearth so much inner wisdom. Think of channeled writing like a mini self-therapy session.
Read MoreSometimes things get worse before they get better. If you've ever been through a "healing crisis," you know just how true this is. A healing crisis is a temporary worsening of symptoms during the healing process. I’ve struggled with an autoimmune disease for a while, but the last couple of months were a true challenge for me. Read what I did and how I survived.
Read MoreLet's talk about the biggest thing that can get in the way of living our goals and dreams: perfectionism. Perfectionism is not a dedication to doing things well, or having "high standards". Perfectionism is actually shame and insecurity in disguise. Contrary to popular thoughts, it is not a personality trait. We can "unlearn" how to be perfectionists, and live our lives more freely and fully.
Read MoreNotion is a powerful tool you can use to organize your finances, work, personal life, track habits, and set goals. Its possibilities are endless and you can really get creative with it. Check out how I use Notion to stay on top of all my plans and work and check out a Notion Template I’ve created with creatives, entrepreneurs, and freelancers in mind.
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