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This post explains how naming emotions, practicing radical acceptance, and increasing emotional granularity can support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and deepen self-awareness, grounded in DBT principles and current research.

Self-care can improve emotional regulation by helping us stay grounded and intentional when emotions run high. This post explores how DBT PLEASED skills strengthen wellness, balance physical and mental health, and support calmer, more effective responses during stressful moments.

Living with ADHD can be challenging, but it’s also full of hidden strengths. This post explores how embracing your neurodivergence can unlock creativity, courage, and compassion in everyday life.

Mindfulness has been practiced across cultures and traditions, but it was most clearly refined in Buddhist monastic life. Ancient scriptures describe meditation as a way to quiet the mind, focus attention, and cultivate a deep, personal understanding of Buddhist teachings as a path toward enlightenment. Buddhist traditions speak of two core forms: concentration meditation and insight meditation

I’ve been in a bit of a reset phase lately. Last month I felt really connected to my routines. I was moving my body, eating meals that...

How DBT was born from Dr. Marsha Linehan’s journey of balancing acceptance and change. Her third way can help us build a life worth living.

Healing is often imagined as a straight path forward, step-by-step, progress neatly measured, pain left behind. But in truth, healing rarely unfolds in a straight line. It moves in spirals, cycles, and layers. Sometimes it feels like climbing, sometimes like circling, and often like standing still.

Our brains are incredibly powerful and surprisingly hungry. In fact, our brain consumes about 20% of our daily calories just to keep functioning.....

Have you ever felt like your heart was about to explode from your chest, like your lungs forgot how to work, or like every fiber of your being was warning you that something terrible was about to happen—even when there’s no obvious reason? If so, you’re not alone....

We’ve all been told, “everything in moderation.” It’s practically stitched into the fabric of wellness culture, nutrition advice, and even emotional health. And to be fair, it’s great advice. Moderation helps us find balance. It protects us from the burnout of extremes, invites steadiness into our routines, and encourages a sustainable approach to pretty much everything: food, work, movement, rest, socializing, spending, etc. But what happens when moderation itself becomes...

Lately, it might feel like every time you check the news or scroll through social media, there’s a new headline that makes your heart sink. The world feels chaotic, and it can be hard to look away. You might notice your thoughts speeding up, your chest feeling tight, or a constant sense of unease in your body. You’re definitely not alone—the emotional weight of everything happening right now is real. Many people are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and mentally drained. From

Confidence is one of those qualities that feels enviable when we see it in others. We admire people who...

We live in a world where judgment is instinctive. We often categorize our thoughts, emotions, and even ourselves...

As we begin a new year, many of us feel the pull to reflect on what has passed and prepare for what lies ahead. While this process can be...

he holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, it can also be one of the most stressful.

Self-sabotaging behaviors are actions that can unconsciously or consciously prevent us from achieving our goals, keeping us stuck in a loop.

One thing that comes up often in my work—and in life—is the notion of “normal.” People ask if their reactions, thoughts, or feelings are...

In today’s world, where we’re constantly bombarded with choices—what to eat, what to wear, which show to watch next—it’s easy to feel...

While nostalgia could be a good feeling, we also have to be careful of the negative thoughts that can come with it. Nostalgia can evoke...

Mark Lemon, host of the “Grief is my Superpower” podcast, once expressed that “The reality is that you will only truly understand the deep