Healthy Minds, Happy Lives

01/05/2026

In marital breakdown, partners rarely leave in pursuit of someone better. More often, they leave to escape ongoing emotional injury.
Most individuals do not expect perfection or constant fulfillment from a marriage. What they seek is relational safety. They want to feel emotionally acknowledged, respected, and prioritized, especially during moments of vulnerability. When these needs are consistently unmet, the nervous system shifts from connection into survival.
Marital distress is less about external deficits such as finances, gifts, or romance and more about internal disconnection. Chronic emotional neglect, invalidation, or lack of responsiveness gradually erodes trust and attachment.
By the time one partner chooses to leave, the decision is rarely sudden. It is the culmination of repeated attempts to repair, prolonged hope for change, and eventual emotional exhaustion.
Effective marital healing begins with restoring emotional attunement, responsiveness, and mutual regard.

11/03/2025

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10/22/2025

Substance Use Without Shame

You don’t need to “hit rock bottom” to get help.
If you're struggling with alcohol or substance use, and you're ready to understand—not punish—yourself, therapy can be the first step forward.
This isn’t about judgment. It’s about reclaiming your life.
Offering trauma-informed support for substance use + co-occurring challenges.
Reach out today: info@inner-peace.health or visit inner-peace.health

10/21/2025

PTSD Isn’t Always Obvious

PTSD doesn’t always look like flashbacks or panic attacks.
Sometimes it’s:
• Hypervigilance
• Emotional numbness
• Explosive reactions
• Feeling “checked out” but always on edge
If this sounds familiar, it might be trauma—not weakness.
There’s support that works—and healing is possible.
Let’s talk. inner-peace.health

10/19/2025

Trust yourself

10/12/2025

📘 What You Need to Know About Medicare

🧓 Turning 65 soon? Already on Medicare but still have questions?

Here’s a quick breakdown of what you NEED to know about Medicare 👇

✅ Medicare has 4 parts:

Part A – Hospital coverage (usually free)

Part B – Doctor visits & outpatient care (monthly premium)

Part C – Medicare Advantage (bundled private plans)

Part D – Prescription drug coverage

🕒 When to enroll:

You can enroll 3 months before, during, and after your 65th birthday month (7-month window)

Missing this window could mean late penalties 💸

💡 Still working at 65? You might not need to enroll yet — but it depends on your employer’s coverage.

🧠 Bonus Tip: Don’t assume all plans are the same! Benefits, costs, and networks can vary A LOT depending on your location and needs.

👉 Confused or overwhelmed? I help people just like you make the best choice based on your budget, health, and lifestyle.

10/12/2025

You don’t have to believe everything your brain tells you. You can teach it to think differently - Heidi Alt

10/12/2025

Couples therapy isn’t about taking sides. It’s about helping both partners feel seen, heard, and reconnected.
If communication feels like a fight—or you’re stuck repeating the same patterns—it’s not too late to rebuild.
Real change starts when both of you are ready to do the work—together.

🧠 Offering in-person and virtual couples therapy across WA.
Book a free consult at inner-peace.health
📞 Need Support?
If you’re struggling with anxiety, comparison, or self-esteem, we’re here to help.
📅 Book a confidential consultation with one of our licensed therapists today.
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10/10/2025

Don’t let yesterday steal today’s peace.
What’s done is done; you can’t change the past, but you can choose to let go, forgive, and move forward with a light heart.

10/10/2025

Only You Know If It Fits

She stood in front of the mirror, her fingers gently smoothing out the white fabric of her wedding dress. Every woman dreams of this moment – the wedding day, fresh flowers, soft music, and the man waiting at the altar. But her heart felt heavy.
Outside the dressing room, friends were calling her out, laughter and joy echoing down the hallway. Everyone said she was lucky: He was handsome, successful, from a good family. “A husband like that? Perfect,” her mother always said. But only she knew—deep down—something didn’t fit.
Last week, while shopping for wedding shoes, she had tried on a stunning pair of high heels. Everyone said they looked amazing on her. But when she walked in them, they pinched, tight and painful. “They’re beautiful! Just bear with it, you’ll get used to it,” the saleswoman said. She had nodded politely.
Now, standing here, she realized: marriage is like those shoes. No matter how pretty they look, no matter what people say, only the one wearing them knows if they’re truly comfortable. And if they hurt from the start, how far can you really go?
She took off the shoes and set them gently on the floor. She looked at herself one last time in the mirror—then walked out. Not down the aisle, but away from it.
She didn’t cry. She felt free.
Because she knew:
If the shoes don’t fit, don’t force yourself to wear them.
"Ladies, marriage is like a pair of shoes — only you know if they truly fit."

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

High-Functioning Anxiety

You show up. You get it done. You look fine.
But inside? The pressure is nonstop. The overthinking. The exhaustion. The dread.
This is what high-functioning anxiety often looks like—and you don’t have to live this way.
You deserve support that actually helps calm your nervous system, not just manage symptoms.

📍 Now accepting new clients in Roy, WA and virtually across Washington.
DM or visit inner-peace.health to get started.