Childbirth is often celebrated in many cultures as a moment of pure joy, the creative pinnacle of feminine strength, and as the cherished miracle of humanity's loudest whisper with the mystery of the...

There’s a saying that you don’t know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice. For me, that moment came when OCD had stripped so much away that I felt like I had nothing left to fight with.

We are living in a time of rising division, global conflict, and deepening distrust. In the U.S., for example, the past year has seen an alarming spike in political assassinations and authoritarian...

Language has never been a mere tool for communication. For millennia, mystics, sages, and entire cultures have revered it as a creative force, a subtle energy that can shape destinies, heal wounds, and build worlds.

As the holidays approach, I want to take a moment to say thank you. This season can be especially tender for grieving hearts, and I am deeply grateful for the grief warriors I have the privilege of...

Explore gentle, holistic ways to support yourself or a loved one through the challenges of end-of-life grief. I sensed that death was coming into my life when a fantail, a native bird of New Zealand...

Fall is definitely here and winter is around the corner. As the days get shorter and often darker, we my experience changes in our energy levels, changes in our mood, and changes in our focus...

Hate is often misunderstood. We treat it as something external, directed outward, aimed at others. But the deepest form of hate is internal. It is the quiet, corrosive force that blocks our capacity to...

The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations, joy, connection, tradition. For grieving parents, however, it can feel like stepping into a world that no longer matches the one inside their...

I wake up in a place and have no clue what happened. I look out the window and see a bright July day, with no recollection of what is coming or what had just occurred. It turns out I was in a Mental...

This article is the third in my Psychological Impact Series, which explores the emotional and mental health challenges experienced by people affected by rare diseases, autism, SEN, and those taking...

As a psychotherapist helping clients overcome social anxiety, I often assign gradual exposure exercises as homework. I like to start small when assigning these exercises; sometimes, this means...

In recent years, narcissism has truly taken hold within our society, not only in individual relationships but also as a deeply ingrained part of our culture. The rising use of social media, consumerism...

Neurodiversity is no longer a niche concept reserved for clinical reports or diagnostic manuals. It has become part of mainstream culture, reshaping how we talk about identity, communication, work, and...

Pain shows up in many forms: the breakup that makes your chest ache, the grief that fogs your mornings, the burnout that steals your spark. Most of us are taught to push through to numb, outperform...

I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanksgiving with the family. For the first couple of years of my recovery, I had opted out of family gatherings, they were just too overwhelming when combined...

Antidepressants and psychedelics are two of the most commonly discussed tools in mental health right now, yet they rarely share the same room or even the same building. One represents modern...

November marks a crucial moment to turn the spotlight on an issue too often kept in the shadows: men's mental health. While we celebrate strength in many forms, the truest measure of resilience lies...

Motherhood is often painted as a time of pure joy and fulfilment, yet beneath the smiles and lullabies, many new mothers quietly face a different reality. The Silent Struggle: Understanding and...

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are often talked about separately. Anxiety is seen as worry about the future, while OCD is seen as compulsive behaviors or “quirky” habits. But...

You’ve probably, like many others, experimented with the latest trends promising greater happiness, harmony, and a way to reconnect with yourself. You’ve invested time, money, and patience, yet it...

We’re pretty fluent in the five big senses – sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Some of us know about proprioception (where your body is in space). But there’s another sense quietly running the show that most...

What if you could rewire your thoughts, boost your confidence, and create a more positive outlook—just by changing how you speak to yourself? This article explores the power of self-hypnosis and how...

Traditional coaching and therapy have often been positioned as distinct practices. Coaching is typically framed as future-oriented, goal-driven, and focused on strengths and accountability.