3 Reasons Why Your Anxiety Feels Worse Even When You’re “Doing Everything Right”
Struggling with anxiety even though you’re using coping tools? Learn three surprising reasons why anxiety can feel worse before it gets better—and how to navigate it.
How to Use Polyvagal Theory to Feel Safer in 5 Easy Steps
Struggling with anxiety or feeling unsafe in your body? Learn how to use Polyvagal Theory in five simple steps to regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of safety.
The Neurology of Perfectionism: What Your Brain Is Doing
We all have that little voice inside our heads, don't we? It gently nudges us towards excellence, helping us reach our goals. But what happens when that voice starts demanding flawlessness, pushing us towards an ideal that doesn't exist? Well, friends, that's when we step into the realm of perfectionism. Today, let's delve deeper and understand the neurology behind this concept.
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.
Can We Ever Feel Safe Again? Coping with Political Upheaval and Uncertainty
When political chaos dominates the headlines, it’s easy to feel like the world is unraveling. Elections, civil unrest, threats to democracy, human rights concerns, and economic instability can all create a lingering sense of fear, uncertainty, and helplessness.
The Psychological Toll of Living Through Historic Events (Over and Over Again)
From political turmoil to global crises, it feels like we’re constantly living through history. Learn how repeated exposure to high-stress events impacts mental health and discover coping strategies to protect your well-being.
Living in the Grip of Anxiety and Perfectionism
Life can sometimes feel like a relentless pursuit of perfection. In our minds, we paint this ideal picture of our lives, what we should achieve, and who we should be. But anxiety creeps in when reality falls short of this ideal, wrapping us in its relentless grip.
Why Political News Feels So Personal And How to Set Boundaries
It’s not just the news—it’s your rights, your future, your identity, and your safety on the line. That’s why politics doesn’t just feel like information—it feels deeply personal.
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.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in a Time of Political Chaos
Political chaos can take a serious toll on your mental health. Learn how to manage political anxiety, set boundaries with news, and stay engaged without emotional exhaustion.
Fear of the Future: Managing Anxiety About What Comes Next in the U.S.
Uncertainty about the future of the U.S. can be overwhelming. Learn how to manage anxiety about political instability, economic uncertainty, and social change while staying engaged without burnout.
How to Cope with Political Anxiety (Without Burning Out)
Political anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially when the stakes are high. Learn how to stay informed without burnout, manage stress, and take action without letting fear take over.