Why Do We Stay In Pain?
I injured my shoulder back in 2017. I know exactly the moment it happened, and I've had pretty consistent pain in that shoulder ever since. I've recently found some relief…
Dealing with Medical Fatphobia
Fat folks in the U.S. are continually reminded of how others view our bodies. This is no less true when we seek medical care. The fear of mistreatment and being…
Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos
It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or…
Wounded By Faith
Experiencing an injury within a faith system is being wounded by faith. Some folks may resonate more with the phrase "wounded by faith", rather than the concept of religious trauma,…
Reconnecting With Your Body
Feeling disconnected from your body is so common that you may not even notice it's happening. You may be so trained to focus on thinking and intellectual knowledge that you…
12 Days of Body Mindfulness
Body Mindfulness means being aware of your body in the present moment without judgment. It means noticing your body - its presence and the sensations or biological cues it gives…
Religious Trauma & Body Image: Finding the Connection
What does religious trauma have to do with body image? If you've been around here a while, you know that these are 2 areas where I focus professional counseling work.…
Featured: Self-Care & Mental Wellness
"Self-care is central to mental health. I don’t necessarily mean bubble baths and pedicures, though those things can be a way of caring for yourself. Self-care also includes things like…
Body Image and Holidays
Body image concerns can be especially difficult to navigate around holidays. Many holidays include food as part of the celebration, and with multiple holidays occurring in the last 2 months…
FEATURED: Living with High-Functioning Depression
Dealing with depression while still being able to meet daily demands is often referred to as high-funtioning depression. There is no official diagnosis of "High-Functioning Depression." Yet, most people who…