Emotion Pillar
Gratitude for Life Seasons
Gratitude when there is nothing to be grateful for… A challenging topic and something that I love to teach people how to work through. We all have emotions and experiences that are not the most favorable. In addition, we have the stories about that event, trauma, and...
Why Taking A Break Is Important for Your Brain
With everyone on summer break, did you know your brain needs a vacation too? Your brain has two main survival modes; a stress state and a rest state. Your stress (or stimulated) state will naturally come from waking up in the morning or going to the gym, it is also...
What type of Learner are you?
Did you know there are eight different identified types of learners, yet schools only measure two of them? This means that you could (and probably are) brilliant in another form of learning, even if you are currently struggling in school! Let's learn about the...
Men, Transform Your Inner Dialogue: Words Matter
Hello, men! Today, we're tackling a topic that's often overlooked but incredibly impactful: negative self-talk. This is the internal dialogue and self-criticism that can shape our reality and how we see ourselves. I'm often amazed at how harsh we can be on ourselves....
Men, Do You Know How To Handle Emotions?
Men, I’m talking to you today. We haven’t really been having conversations around feelings and emotions until very recently, and from what I am hearing and seeing, many are uncomfortable and unsure how to lean into these conversations. Let’s dig a little deeper into...
Men, 100 Things You Love
“100 Things,” is one of my personal favorite exercises that is also a favorite of mine to assign to patients. Here’s what you do… Grab a piece of paper (I personally love a good legal pad for this!) and a pen, sit down, and write out 100 things you love about...
Is 1% Better Enough?
One of the most common excuses I hear from people when facing a needed or desired change is a (perceived) lack of time. Many of us believe the false narrative, for example, that in order to get in shape, we must work out an hour a day. We often get overwhelmed with...
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn… Which One Are You Stuck In? FAWN (Part 4 of 4)
Fawning. The stress response least talked about, exhibited as people-pleasing and over-agreement in an effort to make the stressor go away.
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn… Which One Are You Stuck In? FREEZE (Part 3 of 4)
Decisions feel big, your body won’t move, and your brain won’t focus. Freeze response sound familiar? Here’s how to move through it and heal!
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn… Which One Are You Stuck In? FLIGHT (Part 2 of 4)
When conflict arises do you flee? Learn how to honor yourself, your needs, and build a healthy relationship instead of running away.