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Mental Health
What Is Fawning? The Trauma Response That Looks Like Being Nice
Nobody told me about the fourth one.
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Magnesium, Ashwagandha, L-Theanine: What Stress Supplements Can and Can't Do for an Anxious Nervous System
I spent wayyyyy too much at Target so you don't have to.
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Reparenting Your Inner Child: What to Actually Say When You Sit Down With Her
What to actually say when you sit down with your inner child. The sentences that finally worked after weeks of getting nothing back, what to do when it feels fake, and when to skip it entirely.
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"Meditation Doesn't Work for Me" Is Usually Just the Wrong Kind
I spent thousands of dollars so you don't have to. Here's which type of meditation to use for what, from mindfulness to IFS to Ideal Parent Figure.
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Most of My Therapy Happened Between the Sessions
Most of the changing happens outside the therapy room. A memoir about Tuesday spirals, therapy homework, and the between-session practice that finally made the pattern real.

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Nervous System Restoration Based on How Much Time You Actually Have
Skip the cold plunge and the 5am routine. Here's how to restore your nervous system based on how much time you actually have — from 2 minutes to a full day off — using simple, research-backed steps like movement, time outside, and being near water.
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How to Find an IFS Therapist or Coach, Step by Step
How I found an IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist or coach, step by step — where to look, what to ask about training, how to pick by what you're struggling with, and how to use the waitlist to start parts work.
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Why You Cry during Meditation or Yoga? | Psychology & Breakdown
What if this is the best & healthiest thing happened to you in a while? Crying during meditation/yoga is a wonderful thing. Learn more about the psychology here.

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Think Therapy Is About Helping to Prove You're Right? Here's the Truth
Somewhere out there in a parallel universe. Sam wakes up rested and notices a wave of sadness from yesterday.
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Insurance Doesn't Cover Therapy? 5 Smarter (and Affordable) Alternatives That Actually Work for the Self-Employed, No Insurance
Therapy can cost you $1,000/month — especially if you're self-employed and uninsured. But what if you could unlock self-exploration, psychoeducation and support without the price tag?