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Finding Your Voice
Over the past few weeks, we’ve uncovered the many disguises of emotional unavailability. One aspect that often flies under the radar is...
Apr 114 min read


Feelings Invalidated
As we continue to understand emotional unavailability. I'd like to take a closer look at invalidated feelings. Ever had one of those...
Apr 54 min read


Condescending Comments and Backhanded Compliments: Spotting the Subtle Disrespect
As we continue exploring the different ways emotional unavailability shows up in our lives, today I'm diving into condescending comments...
Mar 314 min read


Silent Treatment
Recently, we dove into the topic of emotional unavailability, and it got me thinking about all the different ways it shows up in our...
Mar 264 min read


Emotional Unavailability: What It Means and Why It Matters
Have you ever felt like you’re in a relationship—romantic, friendship, or even family—where no matter how much effort you put in, the...
Mar 215 min read


Washing Sheets
Am I really writing about laundry.........YES. I recently addressed the importance of sleep for our health and shortly after, saw an...
Mar 16 min read


Neologisms
Neologisms refer to newly coined words or expressions, or the new meanings assigned to existing words. Usually this is in the form of the...
Feb 46 min read


Childhood PTSD: It’s Not What You Think
Last week was about childhood memories. This week I wanted to delve into another part of childhood. When we hear the word "trauma,"...
Jan 3011 min read


WALKING AWAY
Ever walked into a room and felt the mood shift, like stepping into a conversation you weren’t invited to? I’ve been there. Once, I...
Jan 203 min read


Unlocking the Power of Control
I don’t usually reference or recommend a book however, I recently finished reading Mel Robbins' Let Them , and felt so inspired by the...
Jan 104 min read


Disappearing in 2025
With technology moving at lightning speed and the way we live constantly changing, some things we used to count on are slowly fading...
Jan 65 min read


The Power of Sleep
After sharing some lighthearted topics, I’d like to shift gears and dive into something a bit more serious this week - SLEEP. Do you...
Dec 15, 20246 min read


Talking to Yourself
Have you ever caught yourself talking out loud while running errands, folding laundry, or pacing the kitchen? You’re not alone. I do it...
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Epigenetics
Have you ever wondered why some experiences make your heart race with fear, while others fill you with warmth and love? It turns out,...
Nov 16, 20244 min read


The Hard Lesson of Being Indispensable
The other day, I came across a story that struck a deep chord in me, and I feel compelled to share it here. It was about a woman who...
Nov 12, 20246 min read


Manicures, Facials, and DIY Spa Days—Are They Really Self-Care?
When we think of self-care, many of us picture a quiet, peaceful moment—maybe lounging in a bubble bath, treating ourselves to a face...
Nov 1, 20245 min read


PEAS IN A POD – Letting Go of the ANTs
In a world that often demands perfection, it's easy to find ourselves caught in a relentless cycle of trying to control every thought and...
Oct 20, 20245 min read


When Life Tells You to Pause: Breath
It was an ordinary day, or so I thought. I had just finished taking care of all my daughter’s morning needs and routine, ensuring she was...
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Facts about EMOTIONS
Emotions are a funny thing, They rise and fall, they dance, they sing. One minute I’m on top of the world, The next, I'm in a ball, all...
Sep 24, 20247 min read


Greener Grass: Water It !
Do you ever find yourself gazing across the fence, wondering if the grass is truly greener on the other side? It's a common human...
Sep 1, 20245 min read


Joy in the Here and Now
There are so many changes one week to the next. Our thoughts, emotions and experiences. How to put it all in perspective? In the...
Aug 20, 20245 min read


Cholesterol: Types, Risks, and Management
Recently, I wrote about cortisol and the effects it has on our health and bodies. Today, I thought it might be interesting to delve into...
Jun 6, 20247 min read


Over Responsible
Have you ever found yourself replaying scenarios in your mind, wishing you had done something differently to prevent someone else's pain?...
May 30, 20247 min read
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