Micro-Moments: Small Habits for Lasting Love
Are you constantly yearning for a deeper connection with your partner? Do you tend to feel that your mate is disinterested in what’s going on in your inner or outer world? Common issues like these leave many romantic partners feeling dissatisfied with the quality of their intimate relationships. And when parenting, family, and work […]
The Secret to Unshakable Inner Confidence and Self-Worth
Are you exhausted from over-giving and over-doing? Do you tend to look to others for validation or lean into people-pleasing behaviors? If so, you’re in solid company. From childhood forward, many of us learn to tend to others’ needs to feel valuable and worthy. And from my experience, these hardwired habits can foster perfectionism, […]
Beyond Betrayal: Untangling the Post-Infidelity Trauma Loop
Betrayal by a loved one–especially sexual infidelity–can be one of the most traumatic events a person experiences. And if you’ve been betrayed by a romantic partner, you know firsthand how devastating the blow can be. In fact, those who are betrayed often find themselves drowning in a sea of endless questions, overwhelming anxiety, and […]
Feeling Excluded? How to Shine as Your Authentic Self!
Tired of shrinking to fit in? Feeling like a square peg in a round hole? These common issues can make us feel as if we’ll never truly belong. We crave inclusion for many reasons. On an evolutionary level, instinct drives us to be part of a pack because we’re more likely to survive. And […]
Identity Shift: Becoming Your Best Self
Are you living your best, most authentic life? When it comes to success, attractiveness, and other externalities, it’s easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to other people. But when we judge who we are by others’ appearances, achievements, or highlight reels, self-judgment intensifies and only makes things worse. Yet you can learn […]
LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life
Do you tend to live small because you’re afraid of not doing well or not getting things right? If a fear of failure or worries about how others might see you keep you from reaching high and becoming your best self, you’re certainly not alone. As a clinical psychologist, I’ve found that many people […]
The Truth About AI Friendship: Artificial Intimacy or Real Connection?
Do you have a best friend who is available 24/7 and never wavers in their loving support of you? And does this perfect friend just give and give without ever asking for anything in return? Enter the AI chatbot who makes perfect, one-sided friendships like this increasingly common. In truth, it can be temptingly […]
The Micro-Step Method: Gently Heal Stress, Trauma, & Dysregulation
You may have heard a lot about nervous system regulation and its role in helping you prevent emotional and behavioral chaos while finding inner peace. You may even have tried some tools to reduce stress and create more internal calm but didn’t find much lasting relief. In truth, it can take a lot of […]
Get Rooted and Restored! Steps to Create Inner Calm
In today’s high-stress world, it’s easy to get stuck in chronic survival mode. We expect ourselves to be more and do more, and often don’t realize the toll this takes on our emotional, mental, and physical health. I’ve learned, from personal and professional experience, that chronic stress and strain can lead you into a […]
Sex on Fire! Expert Strategies for Intimacy & Connection!
We often believe that great relationships–and great sex–should come naturally. After all, movies and social media feed us carefully curated versions of idealized romances, perfectly toned bodies, and deliciously steamy sex. Yet in real life, romantic relationships and the sex that comes with them can feel anything but deeply affirming and satisfying. To help […]