Wondering if you should bring your SO home for the holidays? Discover key signs you're ready in this Elite Daily interview to navigate this relationship milestone.
Master the art of a sincere apology to repair relationships. Learn how to express regret, take responsibility, and rebuild trust with these expert tips.
Discover the 7 Stages of Growth—a simple, compassionate roadmap to lasting change. Learn how to move from motivation to adoption, one step at a time.
10/29/2025
Negative news and nonstop scrolling don’t just raise stress; they strain connections. Learn how to set humane media boundaries (and stop phubbing) so your relationships (and sleep) can breathe again.
Feeling tense after scrolling the news? You’re not alone. Learn how to protect your mental health online and set healthy boundaries in a 24/7 media world.
09/02/2025
I’m delighted to share some exciting news. I was recently featured in The Love Script, a new long-form documentary now streaming on AppleTV.
This inspiring project, directed by Paul Hannah, explores modern love by bringing together leading therapists and experts to offer perspective on relationships, healing, and connection. It was an honor to contribute alongside such a thoughtful group of colleagues.
If you’re interested in the complexities of love and the psychology of relationships, I encourage you to watch The Love Script on AppleTV.
Have you seen it yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
The Love Script is a robust documentary hybrid exploring modern love. Featuring top celebrity therapists, it offers deep insight on relationships, hea…
08/30/2025
Emotional affairs can be just as painful and damaging as physical ones, and they often start quietly, with unmet needs, subtle secrecy, or growing distance.
If you’ve ever wondered: What exactly counts as an emotional affair? What are the warning signs? And most importantly, how can couples begin to heal? This article may help.
In it, I share grounded insights on why emotional affairs happen, red flags to watch for, and practical steps for both partners, whether you suspect your partner is emotionally involved with someone else or you find yourself in one.
Healing and rebuilding trust is possible. It takes honesty, courage, and often professional support.
Read the full article here:
Emotional affairs may start innocently, but they can quietly erode trust and intimacy. Learn the signs, causes, and how to rebuild your relationship.
08/03/2025
Summer isn't always sunshine and ease.
If you’re feeling more burned out than blissed out, you’re not alone. Many people feel extra pressure in summer to do more, be more, and squeeze joy out of every moment.
In my latest article, I break down why summer can feel emotionally exhausting and offer real strategies for protecting your mental health through the heat.
Feeling more drained than refreshed this summer? You're not alone. Learn why the season can be exhausting—and how to find rest, joy, and balance amid the chaos.
05/29/2025
Ever find yourself trying to control things that are, well… uncontrollable?
Whether it’s someone else’s behavior, the news, your partner’s reaction, or even the traffic on the 405, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that control equals safety.
But what if the opposite is true?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about our collective craving for control; why we grip so tightly, and what happens when we learn to loosen that grip. In this latest post, I explore what control really is (and isn’t), how it affects our relationships, and the surprising freedom that comes from letting go.
I’d love to hear your take: What’s one thing you’ve learned to let go of that brought more peace to your life?
Letting go of control isn’t weakness, it’s freedom. Learn how releasing the need to manage everything opens the door to clarity, peace, and true agency.
04/17/2025
Are you feeling emotionally fried from all the unpredictability lately?
You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In a world where uncertainty is becoming the norm, there are practical ways to stay grounded and strengthen your emotional resilience.
This new article offers clear, compassionate strategies to help you navigate the stress of “not knowing what’s next.” Read it now and take a few steps toward feeling calmer, more capable, and more in control—even when the world isn’t.
Boost mental resilience with 11 powerful techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in today's unpredictable world. Start thriving, not just surviving.
03/03/2025
As you may enjoy the Oscars, let's shift the spotlight from Hollywood's glitter to what truly enriches our lives. Discover how to cultivate your own A-list of relationships that genuinely uplift you.
Forget Hollywood's A-list—create your own. Reflect on who truly supports and enriches your life. Focus on quality relationships over social status for genuine fulfillment.
02/28/2025
In the aftermath of the LA Fires, certain groups need our support more than ever. Learn how we can help vulnerable members of our community overcome the challenges of recovery. Together, we can rebuild lives and restore hope.
Learn how to support vulnerable communities affected by the LA Fires. This detailed guide discusses the unique challenges faced by children, seniors, and other at-risk groups, providing strategies to aid their recovery and emphasizing the importance of community support in rebuilding and healing eff
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You may be struggling in one or several situations that, for whatever reasons, are not improving as you hoped they would. Do any of the following questions resonate with you:
Are you struggling in your relationship?
Do you frequently ask yourself, “Why is dating so difficult?”
Do you and your partner continue to have difficulties over the same issues?
Are you thinking about having a baby but not sure?
Are you expecting a baby and wondering what it means to be a parent?
Do you see yourself as stuck?
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Is your anxiety and depression getting worse?
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Are you contemplating making a major decision in your life?
Would you like some help with any of this?
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