A therapist’s perspective on why rest feels dangerous for high-achievers, what happens when you’ve been running on productivity for years, and how to reclaim rest without turning it into another task to optimize.
A therapist’s perspective on how cultural differences in the workplace can fuel creativity and productivity when paired with psychological safety.
A therapist’s perspective on managing anxiety and overwhelm during global crises. This post explores how to support your nervous system when headlines feel relentless, and practical ways to find ground when everything feels unstable.
A therapist’s perspective on navigating identity loss after outgrowing survival patterns, people-pleasing, and performative living.
I watched a documentary recently called Ensam i Tokyo (Alone in Tokyo). It follows people living in one of the world’s most densely populated cities who are, despite being surrounded by millions, profoundly alone.
From a therapist’s perspective, this post explores anxiety as a nervous system response shaped by past experiences, not a personal flaw or failure.
Every relationship goes through difficult seasons. No partnership looks like the romanticized version we see online or were sold in movies.
People pleasing isn’t what most people think it is. It’s not about being the person who desperately seeks approval or sucks up to everyone to be liked.
You think you’re thriving, but you’re barely surviving. And the scariest part? You’ve normalized it. Last week, a client sat across from me describing her perfect life on paper.
A therapist’s perspective on the difference between healthy boundaries and cut-off culture. This post explores when disconnection is protective versus when it becomes a pattern of avoiding repair, and how to tell the difference.