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“It’s Not What You Said, It’s How You Said It!”: The Power (and Pitfalls) of Tone in Conversation
Let’s be honest: few things in life are as frustrating as hearing someone say, “It’s not what you said...it’s how you said it!” It’s the phrase that launches a thousand arguments.
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3 days ago5 min read


Fishing for Friends: Knowing Where and How to Cast Your Line
Making friends is a lot like fishing: you need the right bait, the right spot, and most of all, a clear sense of what you’re hoping to catch.
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Jun 23 min read


The Dysphoria Wave
A phenomenon, we might call "The Dysphoria Wave,” is marked by a rise in collective unease with traditional norms, including those around gender, family life, purpose, technology, and even the human condition itself.
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May 156 min read


Why Anger Matters
Anger gets a bad reputation, and that frustrates me. In my practice, so many people wish they never got angry at all- at themselves or other people. But why? In my opinion, anger might just be your knight in shining armor.
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Apr 284 min read


The New Adult
Adults are doing adulthood with more fun, more flexibility, and — perhaps most strikingly — more emotional depth than any generation before them. And here’s the twist: they’re doing it with far less shame .
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Apr 214 min read


Finding Purpose in a World with AI
For generations, we’ve measured success by output: hours worked, emails answered, tasks completed. But what happens when those markers end?
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Apr 142 min read


As Machines Take Over, What’s Left for Us?
It's a done deal. The age of AI isn’t just arriving—it’s already here. And as exciting as it is sometimes, there's also a creeping fear...
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Apr 73 min read


The Beauty in the Gray
The truth is, life is full of contradictions. People are layered. Feelings are messy. Experiences can be both joyful and painful at the same
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Mar 314 min read


Enough
“Enough” is one of those words we use all the time—without always knowing what we mean by it. But the truth is, “Enough” is personal.
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Mar 243 min read


The Two-Step Theory
By taking your anxious thoughts and methodically stepping them toward the middle of a probability curve, you can uncover realistic, likely o
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Mar 34 min read


The Last Stretch: Listening to Your Winter Emotions
The final weeks of winter always seem to drag. The snow has lost its charm, the cold has overstayed its welcome, and the longing for...
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Feb 174 min read


Why It’s Time to Replace “Personality Disorder” with “Adaptation Disorder”
I remember the first time I sat across from a client who had just been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. She was in her...
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Feb 45 min read


Am I Lazy?
Let’s unpack this together, because what you might call “laziness” could actually be something much deeper.
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Jan 275 min read


Saying “No” Is the Ultimate Way to Build Trust
Saying "no" — as hard as it can be — is actually one of the most powerful ways to earn people's trust.
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Jan 135 min read


Holding Complexity: Why Accepting the Full Picture Matters
When people start splitting the facts into fragments, they might be creating distorted perceptions that ultimately handicap growth.
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Jan 84 min read


"Picture Perfect"
When we measure ourselves against an impossible standard, we’re left with a gnawing sense of failure, no matter how hard we try.
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Dec 10, 20245 min read


Holiday Stress: Old Wounds and New Challenges
If the thought of the holidays fills you with excitement and dread in equal measure, you’re not alone.
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Dec 3, 20245 min read


When Self-Care Becomes Unhealthy
While self-care is meant to nurture and recharge us, it’s not immune to becoming unhealthy.
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Nov 18, 20245 min read


How to Stay Cool When You Don’t Agree
With a few simple strategies, you can turn even the most challenging discussions into opportunities for connection and understanding.
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Nov 11, 20246 min read


Coping Gently with Disappointment, Sadness, Anger, and Shock
When disappointment, sadness, anger, and even shock hit, they can feel overwhelming...
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Nov 6, 20247 min read
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