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Tips to Break the Anxiety Cycle

Tips to Break the Anxiety Cycle

Anxiety has become a 7-letter curse word that so many people suffer with but refuse to say the word out of their mouths.  Unfortunately, whether it is occasional or if it is trying to set up a long-term lease in your mind, it is something that a lot of people are...

Healing from Religious Trauma: Steps to Reclaim Your Identity

Healing from Religious Trauma: Steps to Reclaim Your Identity

Religion can be a source of comfort, community, and guidance. But for many, it can also be a source of deep pain, fear, and guilt. If your religious upbringing or experiences have left you feeling lost, anxious, or disconnected from yourself, you might be dealing with...

Navigating Family Relationships as an LGBTQIA+ Individual

Navigating Family Relationships as an LGBTQIA+ Individual

Family—it’s complicated.  For many, family is a source of love, support, and belonging. But for LGBTQIA+ individuals, navigating family relationships can sometimes feel like walking through a maze blindfolded. Whether you’re dealing with acceptance, strained...

Why Male Friendships Are Struggling & How to Build Stronger Bonds

Why Male Friendships Are Struggling & How to Build Stronger Bonds

Male friendships aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days when boys spent hours outside playing until the street lights flickered on, or when a simple phone call turned into an hours-long deep dive into life’s mysteries. Now, many men find themselves lonelier...

Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Care

Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Care

Beating the Winter Blues: A Cozy Guide to Seasonal Self-Care As the holidays approach and the temperature drops, it’s natural to crave warmth, comfort, and maybe an extra hour (or three) of sleep. But for many, winter also brings an unexpected guest—Seasonal Affective...

Anxiety When Dating Someone New

Anxiety When Dating Someone New

Navigating Dating Anxiety: How to Enjoy the Journey Without the Stress Dating can be a thrilling experience, filled with excitement, new possibilities, and the hope of meaningful connections. But for many, it also brings a wave of anxiety, self-doubt, and...

Existential Unease

Existential Unease

What is Existential Dread? Existential dread, also referred to as existential anxiety or existential anguish, is a profound and overwhelming sense of unease about the meaning, purpose, and significance of life. Unlike situational anxiety, which is triggered by...

Anxiety When Dating: How To Overcome It And Move Forward

Anxiety When Dating: How To Overcome It And Move Forward

Dating can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—exciting, nerve-wracking, and sometimes overwhelming. In today’s fast-paced world, where swiping and texting have become the norm, dating anxiety is more common than ever. If you’ve ever felt uneasy before a date or...

Stonewalling vs Taking Space

Stonewalling vs Taking Space

Stonewalling vs. Taking Space: The Key Differences and How to Navigate Conflict Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. However, how we handle it can either build stronger connections or create deeper wounds. Have you ever walked away from an argument feeling...

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