This visual was shared with me years ago, and I’ve returned to it countless times with clients. It’s a powerful way to understand how mindfulness can change our experience of stress — not by removing the stressors, but by reshaping our response to them.
The left side of the ...
It’s tempting to want a checklist for happiness — something clear, tangible, and achievable. “Just do these 30 things and you’ll feel better.” And while small habits can absolutely improve our well-being, the truth is more nuanced: we don’t build happiness like a house. We cultivate it like a garden — slowly, inconsistently, and season by season.
Still, habits do matter. ...
Healing isn’t something that just happens to us. It’s something we choose—often quietly, often repeatedly. That choice might look like showing up to a therapy session when you feel raw, setting a boundary that scares you, or finally facing a part of your story you’ve tried to avoid.
Choosing to heal doesn’t mean you’re “over” the pain. It means you’re no ...
Let’s be clear: this isn’t a list of things to “fix” about yourself. You’re not broken, and you don’t need a total overhaul. But many of us — without realizing it — carry habits of thought and behavior that quietly wear us down. They keep us small, stuck, or simply exhausted. Quitting them isn’t about discipline. It’s about making room ...
There’s a reason Rumi’s poem The Guest House still resonates centuries later. It doesn’t sugarcoat pain or promise easy answers. Instead, it offers something more radical: the idea that every emotion — joy, sorrow, shame, fear — is a visitor worth welcoming.
If you're not familiar with the poem, this is where you may want to pause and read it. It’s ...
Every now and then, you come across a quote that stops you. One that feels like it names something you've been trying to say — or maybe something you've been longing to hear. This one, by Scott Stabile, did that for me:
“Find people who can handle your darkest truths, who don't change the subject when you share your pain, or ...
In the evolving landscape of mental health care, one trend stands out: the noticeable decline in male therapists. Once a balanced field, therapy has seen a significant gender shift, with men becoming an increasingly rare presence among practitioners.
This shift isn't just a statistical curiosity—it has real implications for clients seeking therapy. For many, especially male clients, the gender of their ...
Dating can feel overwhelming — especially in today’s fast-moving, swipe-driven world. Whether you're entering the dating world for the first time or re-entering it after a breakup or divorce, the pressure to “get it right” can be intense. But building a meaningful connection doesn’t come from perfect lines or flawless timing — it comes from showing up as your authentic ...
The 2015 documentary The Mask You Live In is more than just a film — it’s a mirror held up to modern masculinity. It explores how boys in America are socialized to suppress emotion, avoid vulnerability, and chase a narrow, often harmful definition of manhood. For any parent, educator, or man navigating these expectations, the film offers a sobering and ...