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Imposter Phenomenon (IP) is more than just self-doubt—it’s a persistent feeling that your achievements are undeserved, that you’re not as capable as others think you are, and that it’s only a matter of time before you’re exposed as a fraud. This experience can be deeply distressing, affecting even the most accomplished professionals. Research by Hutchins,
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I’m excited to share that my new course, Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief: Practical Tools to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Body, is now available. In this course, I guide you through simple, evidence-based mindfulness practices drawn from Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Each session is designed to
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The Ham Sah mantra is a powerful and ancient spiritual practice that helps connect us to the universal energies within and around us. By incorporating this mantra into your meditation routine, you can transmute creative energies, awaken higher consciousness, and achieve a deeper sense of inner peace and clarity. Rooted in sacred teachings, Ham Sah
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Oh Divine Mother of mine! As I sit in my meditation room, I have just finished praying for guidance—for our family and for each of us to find the way back to the source. Help us learn the strength to navigate this time and age, to discern what truly matters. Looking out my window, the
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Relationships are often our greatest sources of joy—but when we feel disconnected, they can also bring pain and frustration. Over my years as a therapist, I’ve witnessed the profound transformation that can occur when couples recognize and break free from the negative cycles that keep them stuck. Inspired by the work of Dr. Sue Johnson,
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today is a white heavy snow day, and it’s absolutely beautiful to just sit at home. the quiet wraps around me like a soft blanket, and the music plays gently in the background. I’m not very good with music, not at all, even though I’ve been learning to play the piano for more than 10
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When I first began my journey as a therapist, I thought I knew what the hardest cases would be. I imagined working with individuals who had committed crimes, those battling psychosis, homelessness, or histories of sexual violence would challenge me the most. And while these cases are undeniably complex and heart-wrenching, I’ve come to realize
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The therapeutic potential of psychedelics has sparked a new wave of interest in mental health and personal growth. Psychedelic experiences often expand our consciousness, allowing us to tap into profound insights and potential within that we may not have known existed. However, once we return from this expanded state to the familiar conditions of everyday
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This morning, as I sat waiting for my daughter, a quiet ache settled in—a familiar one that seems to live in the heart of every mother. Motherhood is filled with joy, but there’s a hidden layer of pain, too. The kind that comes from loving someone so deeply that you feel each of their struggles,
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Spiritual bypass refers to the tendency to use spiritual practices or beliefs as a way to avoid facing unresolved emotional or psychological issues. It’s a form of defense mechanism where individuals lean on spirituality to cover their pain, rather than addressing and working through the core of their suffering. This phenomenon can be particularly common
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