Inspired Minds

09/08/2025

Why does it feel like no-one cares anymore?
Wars in Gaza. Ukraine. Endless news footage. Politicians making the same statements. And nothing changes.

It’s not that people don’t care - it’s maybe that we’re being conditioned to believe our care doesn’t matter. Could it be that

-they flood us with tragedy until we’re exhausted;
-they distract us from what’s happening at home;
-they keep us divided so we can’t unite against the systems profiting from the bloodshed.

And maybe, whilst we’re transfixed, they pass laws, cut services and sign contracts that would never survive public scrutiny.

The effect isn't just political - it’s personal. It’s taking it's toll on our mental, physical, and emotional health. And the numbness? That’s exactly what they want.

I wrote about why war fatigue is perhaps manufactured on purpose - and what we can do to break out of it.
https://inspired-minds.com/why-does-it-seem-that-no-one-cares-could-it-be-the-war-fatigue-they-want-you-to-have/

Sent with love and light

Dorian xx

05/08/2025

🌿 Grief doesn’t just change us—it reveals us.
Whether you've lost someone, something, or even a version of yourself… grief has a way of moving through every part of our being - body, mind, heart, and soul.

But what if we stopped trying to “get over it” and instead learned how to walk through it with compassion?

I’ve just written a new blog post exploring grief through the lenses of emotional surrender, inner healing, and deep human connection. It’s grounded in the wisdom of spiritual and psychological traditions that remind us: grief isn’t a weakness - it’s a sacred process and part of life.

If you’re grieving (or supporting someone who is), this might offer you some clarity, tools, and comfort.

https://inspired-minds.com/grief-a-path-to-healing-through-presence-compassion-and-connection/

And remember: you’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

Sent with love
Dorian xx

Grief is not just something we go through: it’s something that goes through us. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or the quiet mourning of what might have been, grief has a way of breaking us open. But in that breaking, there is also […]

22/07/2025

Be Free Now!
The book that helps you release the feeling that's holding you back, reclaim your peace, and take control of your emotional life. It will completely change your life!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that nolonger serve you?

Be Free Now! is not just another self-help book.
It’s a wake-up call: a practical, powerful guide to help you process feelings, release anger, and reconnect with what matters.

Whether you're navigating daily stress or deep emotional baggage, this book offers the tools to help you:

✅ Identify, validate and process your real feelings
✅ Release pent-up feelings in a safe and healthy way
✅ Build resilience and emotional strength
✅ Create space for peace, joy and love in your life

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Let's not create a predictable future based upon a past feeling. Instead, release the feeling & radically transform your life!

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29/06/2025

Family Estrangement Is More Common Than You Think

Are you navigating the pain of a broken relationship with an adult child, sibling, or parent? According to recent research, approximately one in four families will experience some form of estrangement in their lifetime.

You’re not alone—and you’re not a failure.

Family estrangement affects millions of people, yet it’s rarely talked about. It can feel like grieving someone who’s still alive.

Whether you’ve been cut off, are trying to reconnect, or just need space to process it all, healing is possible.

In my latest blog, I explore:
- The emotional toll of family estrangement
- Why reconnection is so hard—but not impossible
- 5 strategies for rebuilding trust and contact
- How to move forward if reconnection doesn’t happen

"You can lead with love without losing your boundaries. You can heal—even when the relationship remains broken."

You deserve support, understanding, and peace—whatever path you're on.

Sent with love
Dorian xx
Read the full blog here:

Family estrangement is a growing but often unspoken issue affecting millions of people across generations. According to recent research, approximately one in four families will experience some form of estrangement in their lifetime. Whether it’s a parent cut off from a child, siblings who no longe...

29/06/2025

Your life is a success when you can look in the mirror and love who and what you see.

28/06/2025

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

28/06/2025

Let’s talk about masking. Not the kind you wear on your face — the kind you wear on your soul.

Masking is when we hide or reshape parts of ourselves to fit in, be liked, stay safe, or avoid judgment. It might look like:
- Smiling when you’re breaking inside
- Overachieving to prove your worth
- Pretending to agree so you won’t be rejected
- Minimising your needs because they feel like “too much”

We learn these masks early. Sometimes from trauma. Sometimes from systems that weren’t built for who we really are.

The problem? Masks might help us survive, but they disconnect us from our true selves. And over time, that takes a toll — emotionally, physically, relationally. It’s lonely, exhausting, and confusing to always perform a version of yourself.

So what can we do?

Start noticing the mask — when it comes on, and why.

Create small spaces where your real self is safe to show up.

Choose authenticity in micro-moments.

Be gentle. You masked for a reason. Unmasking takes time.

You are not “too much.” You are not “not enough.” You are allowed to take the mask off — slowly, bravely, and in your own way.

Let’s normalise the messy, beautiful process of coming home to ourselves.

Sending you love & light
Dorian xx
www.inspired-minds.com

You can read the blogpost here: https://inspired-minds.com/behind-the-mask-the-cost-of-hiding-who-we-are-and-the-journey-back-to-ourselves/

We all wear masks. Some are subtle—a forced laugh, a carefully chosen outfit, the silent swallowing of a boundary. Others are heavier—a personality we rehearse daily, a version of ourselves we project to fit, to please, to survive. In mental health, we call this masking: the act of suppressing o...

20/06/2025

Your life is a success when you can look in the mirror and love who and what you see.

~ Alan Cohen

20/06/2025

“Never Apologise, Never Say You’re Sorry – But Why?

Ever noticed how hard it is to say sorry - especially for us males?
As a hypnotherapist, I see this all the time. It’s not always about pride or ego. Often, it’s fear.

Fear of being blamed. Fear of looking weak. Fear that if we do admit fault, we’ll be made to feel even worse than we already do.

Many of us grew up in families or friend groups where vulnerability was replaced by banter - mocking, teasing, constant put-downs. So we learned not to open up. Not to show weakness. Not to say sorry.

And here’s the twist: sometimes we don’t say sorry because we’re already feeling guilty. The shame is already there. Apologising feels like throwing ourselves under the bus when we’re already hurting.

But here’s the thing: healing doesn’t come from hiding. Growth starts with honesty. And we all need to make it safer - for ourselves and for others - to admit when we’ve messed up, without fear of being torn down for it.

Let’s build a culture where saying sorry isn’t seen as weak - but as strong, brave, and deeply human.

Would love to hear your thoughts—have you ever felt afraid to apologise?

Sending you love and light 😊
You can see the blogpost here:

We’ve all been there – caught in a moment where we should say sorry. The words are right there, teetering on the edge of our tongue, but somehow, we swallow them down. For many, especially boys/men, apologising feels more like stepping into a trap than stepping up to accountability. Why? As a hy...

09/06/2025

If you want to achieve greatness,
stop asking for permission.
~ Max Lucado

02/06/2025

Those who love and care about you, don't need to be convinced. Those who don't, are not worth trying to convince.

02/06/2025

Ever grow up in a home where one person’s emotions ruled the whole house?

Where their anger, sadness, or blame set the tone for everyone — every day?

That’s not just “how families are". That’s emotional dysfunction. And when it’s never named or treated, it becomes the normal everyone else suffers under quietly.

Here’s what it can look like:
- You're constantly walking on eggshells.
- You’re either the hero or the villain — no in-between.
- Nothing you do is ever quite right.
- You start questioning your own reality just to keep the peace.
- Love feels like a transaction, not something safe or steady.

Siblings often grow up confused, anxious, or invisible.
Parents get emotionally worn down — trying to fix things, then giving up, then blaming themselves.

But here’s the truth:
One person’s untreated emotional chaos shouldn’t control an entire family.

If this feels familiar:
You’re not alone.
You’re not crazy.
And you don’t have to keep playing by the old rules.

Healing starts with recognising it. Naming it. And choosing peace — even if it means stepping out of someone else’s storm.

You deserve calm. You deserve clarity. You deserve relationships that don’t require emotional survival mode.
Above all, you are not responsible for fixing another person, especially when you’re being scapegoated.
You can read the blog-post here:

Some families aren’t broken by violence or absence. They’re fractured quietly — by unseen emotional chaos, normalised for so long it becomes invisible. In these families, one person’s feelings take up all the space. Their pain becomes the family’s weather system. Their anger, a household a...