“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown

Tonight, I had a panic attack in martial arts class.

Sweating. Shaking. Breathless. The room spun. I had to sit down while everyone looked on, asking if I was okay. I wasn’t. And I...

In the documentary The Wisdom of Trauma, Dr. Gabor Maté reframes trauma not as a rare affliction, but as a universal experience — one that disconnects us from our true selves. He doesn’t offer a cure. He offers something more radical: the idea that healing is possible, not by erasing pain, but...

Last night in martial arts class, I watched a young boy take his belt test. Every week leading up to it, he asked the same question: “Am I ready yet?” His eyes sparkled with hope, his body moved with determination, and his heart was wide open. He wanted it so badly. And I saw him work—really work...

How to Trust Again After Betrayal, Starting With Yourself

I was reading about Vince Neil’s breakup recently, and I had real empathy for him. As an '80s girl who grew up blasting Mötley Crüe, I’ve always had a soft spot for Vince. I’m a concert t-shirt and jeans kinda girl—music was my escape, my...

I was watching Mad Men the other night, and I couldn’t take my eyes off Don Draper. He’s magnetic—sharp suits, smooth words, a mind that dances through pitches like poetry. But beneath all that charm is a man emotionally locked down. He seduces a room but can’t sit still in his own feelings. And ...

We’re sold a version of confidence that’s all noise.

It’s the influencer who mocks others for clout. The CEO who threatens instead of inspires. The reality show contestant who dominates the room with bravado.

But that’s not confidence — it’s performance.

Real confidence isn’t about being the l...

It was Saturday morning, crisp and quiet, and I was walking around the lake with a friend. The water was still, the path familiar. We talked about life, work, the usual things—and then she said it: “I know he isn’t what I want long-term.” Her voice was calm, almost detached, like she’d rehearsed...

Infidelity is one of the most condemned relationship violations—and yet, it’s alarmingly common. Research shows that betrayal in relationships often stems not just from dissatisfaction or desire, but from a deeper issue: misalignment with personal values.

A 2025 study on moral foundations and fi...

I hear it all the time.

“There’s no one good out there.”

It’s the refrain of so many singles—smart, kind, emotionally aware people who genuinely want love but feel defeated by the search. They’re not wrong to feel disillusioned. But what if the problem isn’t the people out there? What if it’s t...

It starts with a kiss in the rain. Think The Notebook, Titanic, or Twilight. Hollywood has taught us that love is dramatic, all-consuming, and destined. We’re told that when it’s “real,” it defies logic, overcomes all odds, and feels like fireworks every day.

But here’s the truth: those stories ...