“Thanks, It Has Pockets!”: Why We Deflect Compliments and What It Says About Cultural Expectations
“Thanks, it has pockets!” is more than a quirky response to a compliment—it’s a reflection of deeper cultural norms around how women receive praise. This blog unpacks the meaning behind deflected compliments, the societal expectations at play, and how learning to simply say “thank you” can become a radical act of self-worth and connection.
How the Pandemic Changed The Therapeutic: 6 Observations Reshaping Mental Health
Since COVID-19, the therapy landscape has undergone profound change. More people are seeking help, relationships are under new pressure, and conversations around meaning, boundaries, and political anxiety are showing up in session. This blog explores six key shifts in how individuals approach therapy, mental health, and personal growth post-pandemic.
"Stop Therapizing Me" 5 Ways You Can Support a Loved One Who Might Be Struggling Without Becoming “The Therapist”
Supporting someone you care about through a mental health challenge can be both rewarding and overwhelming. This post shares 5 actionable ways to offer meaningful support—through listening, validating, and being present—while also maintaining healthy boundaries. You don’t have to be a therapist to make a powerful impact.
Stop Chasing Happy
We’ve been taught to chase happiness—but what if that pursuit is leading us further away from fulfillment? This post explores why happiness is often fleeting and how shifting our focus toward contentment and values-based living can bring deeper, more sustainable peace. If you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the Sunday scaries, this is your invitation to pause and reflect on what really matters.
Perfectly Imperfect, Embracing Authenticity
Perfectionism can feel like it keeps us safe—but at what cost? This blog post explores how the pursuit of perfection undermines authenticity, connection, and self-worth. Through reflection and practical steps, you'll learn how to soften your inner critic, explore your values, and begin the journey toward showing up as your full, imperfect, genuine self.
Unraveling Recovery: Challenging Expectations in ED Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder doesn’t follow a straight path—and it rarely looks like what we expect. In this blog, we unpack six key truths to help you reframe recovery with curiosity, compassion, and clarity. Whether you’re early in the process or navigating long-term healing, this is your reminder that your journey doesn’t need to look perfect to be valid.
Stop Focusing on Body Positivity: Why Body Neutrality Creates Sustainable Healing
Body positivity isn’t always accessible—especially for those carrying deep body image wounds. This blog explores how embracing body neutrality offers a grounded, sustainable path toward self-acceptance and emotional healing. Learn how shifting focus from appearance to function and values can support long-term change.
“Oh My God, Don’t Say That!” How to Support Someone in Emotional Distress Without Shutting Them Down
When someone shares a painful or alarming thought like “I hate myself,” our instinct may be to shut it down out of fear or discomfort. But those reactions can unintentionally invalidate their experience. This blog offers compassionate, practical steps for how to respond supportively—so your presence can become a source of connection and healing.an idea.