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What Is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and How Can It Help You?

If you’ve ever felt like your body is constantly stuck in stress mode—unable to fully relax, focus, or feel safe—you’re not alone. Many people struggle with nervous system dysregulation due to anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or sensory processing challenges.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a groundbreaking, science-backed intervention designed to help your nervous system reset, making it easier to experience calm, connection, and focus. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP is based on Polyvagal Theory, which explains how our nervous system responds to safety and threat.

SSP uses specially processed music to stimulate the vagus nerve, a key player in emotional regulation, social engagement, and stress resilience.

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How Doomscrolling Can Increase Anxiety

Staying up-to-date on world issues is an admirable thing, but consuming stories endlessly to avoid feeling ignorant can be harmful to your mental health. The same sentiment goes for over-consuming aspirational content in the name of bettering yourself when, in reality, you use it to dock points against yourself.

Or, as psychologists call it, doomscrolling.

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Taming the Beast: How Perfectionism Feeds Anxiety

Have you ever felt that deep, unsettling sensation that no matter how hard you try, your work is never "good enough"? You may be someone who believes in giving their best, always, and this sounds familiar. This is the crux of perfectionism. It's not about striving to be the best - it's about the relentless pursuit of an unattainable standard. It's about the fear of failure, of being seen as "less than."

Now, let's think about anxiety. It's that nagging feeling of unease. The cold dread wakes us in the middle of the night. It's the chronic worry that something bad is about to happen.

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Gen-Z and Why They Can’t Avoid Anxiety

Gen Z gets stereotyped for a lot of different reasons, but if you’re a part of that generation, you probably know that so many of those tropes aren’t true. In fact, what most people don’t realize is that many Gen Zers struggle with anxiety. 

Sound familiar? 

Anxiety has become so normalized with Gen Z that you’ll probably be hard-pressed to find someone in the generation who doesn’t deal with it on some level. But, why? Why are younger generations seemingly so more susceptible to anxiety, and what does it mean for your future? 

There are many factors that can play into the anxiety impacting Gen Z. If you’re a part of this generation and tend to struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings, understanding the “why” can be the first step in fighting back. 

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The Intricate Dance: Understanding the Connection between IBS and Anxiety

I'd like you to take a deep breath with me because today, we're diving into a personal and complex topic—the connection between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and anxiety.

Have you ever felt the knot of butterflies in your stomach when you're nervous? That's because our brain and gut are connected, sharing an intricate two-way communication line. Imagine if these butterflies were not just occasional guests but constant companions. That's what life is like with IBS and anxiety.

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Coping With A Newly Diagnosed Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety is an extremely common mental health issue. But, when you’re the one diagnosed with it, it can feel like you’re alone and unsure of what to do. In fact, being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder could potentially trigger more anxiety. 

Take a deep breath. First, recognize that you’re not alone. Millions of people across the world deal with anxiety, and it’s very manageable if you take the right steps and get the help you need. 

With that in mind, let’s cover some tips you can use to cope with a newly diagnosed anxiety disorder. 

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An Intimate Encounter with Holiday Anxiety

We all look forward to holidays, right? The laughter, the family gatherings, the food, the gifts. But there's an unspoken guest on these joyous occasions: anxiety. It sneaks up on us, turning our anticipation into apprehension, our joy into jitteriness. But it doesn't have to be this way. Let's learn how to manage holiday anxiety together.

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