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Transform your Inner Dialogue Nov 16, 2023

One of the things I’ve noticed about people with high-functioning anxiety is a tendency to have a LOT of negative self-talk going on.

First of all, if you don’t know what negative self-talk is, ...

Making a List...checking it twice! Nov 10, 2023

Have you started making lists yet? When life gets busier, that’s my go-to…LISTS. Lots and lots of lists.

Too many things in my mind leads me to feel overwhelmed. So, I start writing my lists. I...

The Healing Power of Music Nov 02, 2023

Recently, I was in a funky mood.

I know, some of you are thinking, “The anxiety detox lady? She can only ever be joyful and peaceful!”

The truth is, we are ALL meant to experience a range...

What's better than GIVING thanks? connection gratitude Oct 26, 2023

If you’ve been here for long you already know that I’m a big fan of gratitude. Studies have shown the mental health benefits of writing in a gratitude journal and expressing gratitude to others.

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You Have No Idea the Difference YOU Make. kindness making a difference Oct 19, 2023

I had a different topic planned to share with you today but this is on my heart instead.

At some point, we all have the urge to feel that we want to give back, to make a difference in the world. ...

Why Is Anxiety So Common Right Now? Oct 14, 2023

I think about this a lot. Maybe because I talk about anxiety so often. When people ask what I do, we end up talking about anxiety. About her best friend who struggles, her husband, her kids, about ...

Are You Resilient? mindfulness positive relationships purpose resiliance self-awareness self-care trauma Oct 05, 2023

The definition of resilience is "the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness."

So the question really is, "How TOUGH are you?"

You probably have gone through some ...

Who Would You Be If You Weren't Anxious? anxiety cognitive restructuring identity Sep 28, 2023

I heard a song the other day called, Happy by NF. It’s a rap song and NF is an artist that my boys are into right now. Some of the lyrics jumped out at me and I realized that there was a deep truth ...

Two Things Your Gut Needs to Support Your Mental Well-Being gut health microbiome prebiotics probiotics Sep 21, 2023

Research on the gut-brain axis isn’t new. But our interest in this research and the amount of research has grown exponentially in the past few years.

Way back in 1765, Robert Whytt coined the t...

Next Play... basketball criticism forgiveness judgement next play Sep 14, 2023

Basketball is a big part of my little family’s life right now.

Recently, I was watching my husband coach our sons’ in practice. Side note: I’m super proud of him and our boys…he’s a great coach...

Is Cortisol Bad? anxiety cortisol research stress Sep 07, 2023

Cortisol is often referred to as the STRESS HORMONE. So much information is out there about lowering cortisol levels. Including what I share.

It is true that chronic stress (i.e. chronic excess ...

Want to Borrow My Magic Wand? cognitive flexibility magic wand Aug 17, 2023

What if you had a magic wand right now that would solve one big problem for you?

Maybe you think this is a silly question.

Maybe you’ve outgrown magical thinking.

I hope I can get you to r...

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