The Top 4 Ways to Improve Body Image
Body image is one of those quietly persistent struggles that many people carry daily, like background noise that affects everything but is rarely named out loud. As a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, I often hear clients say, “I just want to feel at peace in my body,” or “I don’t want how I look […]
How to Prepare Yourself for a Healthy Relationship: 12 Key Steps
One of the most important questions you can ask yourself isn’t “How do I find the right person?” but rather “How do I become the person I need to be to find the right relationship?” Relationship readiness isn’t just about being single for a certain amount of time—it’s about developing the Emotional intelligence, Self-awareness, and […]
Pets and the Hidden Grief in the Immigration Journey
Recently, I shared a post inviting people to talk about their relationships with their pets and the impact of this bond on their lives. The idea was to understand what it is like to experience moving with a pet to another country. I spoke with some Brazilian immigrants who share a deep emotional bond with […]
Same Sex or Not, Marriage Makes for Happier,…
Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right to marry to same-sex couples. With 7.6% of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+, this decision continues to have an impact beyond legal benefits. Marriage […]
Can You Get Emotionally Dependent on ChatGPT?
Mariam Zia, a 29-year-old product manager with a tech company, started using the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT as soon as it came out in November 2022. The Open AI tool quickly became the fastest-growing consumer software application in history, reaching over 100 million users in two months. Now it engages 800 million users weekly. “I […]
The Psychology of Money in a Buy Now Pay Later World
Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. You witnessed it exit your wallet. You sensed it. With Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three instalments and barely notice the difference. And it’s being done by everyone else, right? This isn’t just a shopping […]
Six Ways to Respond to Your Child’s Tantrum
My daughter Carys was two when she discovered the devastating injustice of gravity. She’d been carefully stacking wooden blocks into a tower. It was higher than any structure she’d built before, but the whole thing suddenly tumbled down. Within seconds, she was on the floor unleashing a wail that seemed to shake the windows. My […]
The Psychology of Mental Health Memes
Memes are a form of digital storytelling, except instead of hunting scenes, it’s a sloth giving side-eye with the caption: “If I delete my Instagram, my social anxiety will delete itself too.” And it spreads, because it’s a blunt snippet that somehow captures our collective anxiety in one post. What Are Memes? Memes are Gen […]
12 Clear Signs You Are Ready to Date Again After a Breakup
Deciding when to re-enter the dating world is one of the most difficult questions people face after a breakup and even more so after divorce.Your emotional readiness determines relationship success in ways that simply wanting companionship cannot. Dr. John Gottman’s decades of research on relationships reveals that emotional availability serves as the foundation for healthy […]
The Deadly Truth About Broken Heart Syndrome in Men
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is a rare but serious form of heart disease that mimics a heart attack. Though more commonly diagnosed in postmenopausal women, new research reveals a surprising and concerning trend: Did you know men are more than twice as likely to die from the condition? A Groundbreaking Study […]