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05/10/2021

10/24/2020

These are great representations of living with ADHD! Un-fun fact: women are really under-diagnosed in our society, there is so much self-blame with ADHD. 1 in 10 people have an ADHD brain-wiring style, though many living with ADHD have no diagnosis, so it's likely the percentage is much higher than 1 in 10.

10/20/2020

Alternatives to maladaptive habits or practices

10/10/2020

https://www.hindustantimes.com/health/world-mental-health-day-2020-history-and-significance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/story-mWFCFTQMVPiUtV14ZsPCjP.html

World Health Day 2020: An international awareness day which will focus on ‘Mental Health for All’ and work towards an increased investment in mental health.

09/17/2020

Thank you, Lisa!

08/28/2020

A laypersons deeper exploration of traumatic stress (symptoms, or disorder) and our brains. Good read.

Biomarkers and high-stress states

08/21/2020

I think about this a lot within the therapy work I do. Epigenetics, or atavistic memory. So many people struggle with anxiety-which is essentially your adrenal glands pumping adrenaline into your bloodstream. It's primal brain, and the result of many generations of successful reproduction in your ancestral past, going into fight/flight/freeze to keep you hyper aware and safe. What was once adaptive for safety is maladaptive in the modern context. Rewiring your brain to reduce adrenaline dumps into the bloodstream, and radical compassion, are the new adaptive tools to work towards, imo.

08/07/2020

It’s okay if you thought you were over it but it hits you all over again. It’s okay to fall apart even after you thought you had it under control. You are not weak. Healing is messy. There is no timeline for healing.

06/29/2020

In these escalated political, social, and emotional times, boundaries and communication are more important than ever. Excellent article.

It's time to ditch the whole "defense" framework completely.

06/24/2020

When you are out in the world and see a kid melting down with their exhausted mother, remember: you may just be seeing the tip of a deeper, neurological iceberg. 💞

05/28/2020

Great short read! 5 practices that will really help us reframe, support, and grow our contentment.💌👍

According to several scientific studies, mindset plays a large role in feeling content. Experts share what you should know about how happy people think.