Why Meditation Might Need a Warning Label

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and Mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you’re sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment. The first recorded evidence for this, […]

How to Safely Connect With Others

When it comes to connecting with others, does your nervous system tend to run “too hot” or “too cold”? Or are you able to live in the secure relating sweet spot of “just right,” even when your relationships become challenging? “By discovering how to support your nervous system as it fluctuates between your connection circuit […]

5 Pillars of Mindful Awareness That Transformed My Life

“When things change inside of you, things change around you.” ~Unknown When I was twenty-three, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. It was not until two years later, when I stopped taking medication, that I discovered I had a Mental health disorder linked to my menstrual cycles. Meditating daily has been foundational for my […]

Hoarding Disorder and Suicide | Psychology Today

Hoarding Disorder (HD), classified under the category of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRDs) in the DSM-5, has gained significant attention due to its association with heightened suicidality. Here, we explore the relationship between HD and suicidal behaviors, drawing on the recent meta-analysis by Pellegrini et al. (2021). A Meta-analysis can generate more robust conclusions than […]

Managing Social Pressures Around Sugar

The challenges of sugar dependence are real, and fighting their impact can be difficult to navigate. One of the hardest parts of managing sugar dependence can be managing social pressures. Whether it be pressure from friends, family, your spouse, or even coworkers—social pressures can make it more challenging to successfully fight sugar dependence and are […]

Bridging Love and Breath

Effective communication and emotional connection serve as the bedrock of enduring love in romantic relationships. Yet, amidst life’s challenges, stress often infiltrates these bonds, leading to misunderstandings and discord. Here, the amalgamation of John Gottman’s research on physiological arousal and the transformative power of breathwork offers couples a profound avenue for deeper understanding, empathy, and […]

How Undocumented Therapists Are Serving Other Immigrants

When Mayra Barragan-O’Brien was 14 years old, she and her mother were smuggled across the U.S.-Mexican border in a truck. What she remembers most about the 1,300-mile journey from Guadalajara was the sweltering heat. It was so hot that the bottom of her mother’s black tennis shoe melted from hiding underneath the backseat, and she […]

What I Know About Healing Now That I’ve Ended Contact with My Mom

“Not all toxic people are cruel and uncaring. Some of them love us dearly. Many of them have good intentions. Most are toxic to our being simply because their needs and way of existing in the world force us to compromise ourselves and our happiness. They aren’t inherently bad people, but they aren’t the right […]

Outrageous Things Men Have Said to Female Pastors

Is any profession immune from inappropriate comments made to women? Many might think that clergywomen are cut some slack, but, unfortunately, that is not the case. Like most spiritual leaders, both men and women feel called to their profession by a higher power. Women, however, seem to be judged by different standards than their male […]

Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul: The Importance of Self-Care for Emotional Wellness

Self-care is a crucial aspect of maintaining good emotional wellness. Taking time to prioritize your own needs and nourish your mind, body, and soul can help reduce stress, increase resilience, and promote overall well-being. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of self-care for emotional wellness and provide practical tips and practices to […]