Have you ever wondered why some people seem to navigate life's challenges with unwavering strength and optimism while others struggle to cope with adversity?  Some seem to fly through life, resilient in the face of hurdles. Meanwhile, others struggle to bounce back after hardship. Maybe you fall in the latter here. And that’s okay. The […]

Resilience is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. It’s why we exist today.  Throughout history, humans have faced uncertainty, upheaval, and change. But what has allowed us to keep moving forward wasn’t just toughness or pure grit. It was hope—the belief that things could improve and that our actions mattered in shaping that future. But… between […]

One thing about experiencing trauma is the fact that it demands to be addressed, otherwise, it haunts us for a very long time. Naturally, we'll turn to our friends and families to help us process and vent those traumatic experiences. However, there's a blurry line between venting and trauma dumping. Trauma dumping is the term […]

Have you ever walked into your house after a long day and felt the tension before anyone even says a word? The air feels charged, like everyone’s just one wrong comment away from snapping. Someone’s sulking in their room, another’s stomping down the hallway, and you… well, you’re trying to hold it together with that […]

Mastering your energy is the key to moving through each day with more clarity. Become more mindful of the way your habits influence your energy levels and overall wellbeing.   What’s stopping you from making intentional choices? Is it external distractions, such as other people’s actions, or inner turmoil rooted in past experiences, limiting beliefs, […]

The ups and downs of life are inevitable. And both positive and negative life changes can impact your mental health. They can leave you feeling as though you need to come up for air — as if someone keeps pushing your head back under the water, letting the waves of overwhelm pass over you.  At […]

Breakups can be brutal. Whether it ended in a whisper or a wildfire, the emotional fallout can leave you dazed, hollow, and wondering if you’ll ever feel normal again. One minute you're fine, scrolling playlists and eating ice cream straight from the carton; the next, you're crying in the shower because a darn shampoo scent […]

Shadow work has been one of the best emotional healing tools I’ve used thus far in life. I’ve had several “dark nights of the soul” that caused me intense emotional distress. My first “dark night,” I was flat broke with no money to invest in counseling. That’s not a great space to be in when […]

You’re having a decent day. Maybe even a good one. Then out of nowhere - bam - something someone says hits a nerve. Your heart races. Your mood shifts. You feel thrown off, flooded with emotion, and wondering, Why is this bothering me so much? Cue the inner critic: I thought I was over this. […]