
Yesterday morning, as I was scrolling through Instagram, a reel from Reese Witherspoon stopped me mid-scroll. She said she often tells her own three kids …
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Yesterday morning, as I was scrolling through Instagram, a reel from Reese Witherspoon stopped me mid-scroll. She said she often tells her own three kids …
Continue reading “Walk with Purpose in the Direction You’re Going”

We’re great at measuring success at work: · deadlines hit, · problems solved, · teams led. Then we walk in the door and step into …

Let’s be honest. “I’m fine” is one of the most loaded phrases in the English language, and most of the time, it’s a lie. Not …

We’ve come a long way in creating more space for emotional awareness, especially around women’s mental health. But there’s a blind spot that still lingers …
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As a therapist, I work with people from all walks of life. Some arrive in the middle of a crisis, while others are simply looking …
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By Pete Hermida, RMHCI, NCC, MA It is a scenario that plays out in millions of relationships: An argument starts. The emotional temperature in the …
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By Cristina Ferreira, LMHC, MFT, NCC In a world that constantly feels like it’s pulling us into a million different directions and often focused on …
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By Elizabeth Schaul, MHC Intern How many of us move through our days simply going through the motions without truly connecting to our bodies or …
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Let’s revisit the love languages (made famous by Chapman a few years back). Y’all, the key is that you speak THEIR love language. Cross translate. …

By Vanessa Molina, LMFT Sometimes reflection from others feels wrong—not necessarily because there is no truth in it, but because it challenges how we see …
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As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on family and friends. It has been a year of reconnection, deeper communication, personal …

A trend I’m seeing among the women I treat is the desire to have more control over one’s body. Whatever your age or phase of …
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As a life coach that coaches male attorneys – and the mom of a “Dad” – I’ve seen that being a Dad today is a …

Men and women don’t speak the same language. It’s a truth that’s been noted in countless books and blogs. But here’s what often gets overlooked: …
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You’re tired. Maybe more than tired — you’re exhausted. Mentally checked out. Questioning everything about your job. But pause for a moment. Ask yourself: Am …

Our days are filled with transitions—waking up, heading to work, taking breaks, coming home, going to bed. Yet, most of the time, we rush through …
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In our fast-paced world filled with distractions and immediate concerns, prevention is often overlooked in favor of quick fixes. But what if we reframed our …
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By Natalie Peña, IMHC In a fast-paced world filled with distractions, stress, mindless scrolling, and competing demands, the concept of mindful living offers a refreshing …

Do you have a toothache right now? No? Good. Be thankful for that! This is a form of gratitude meditation. Pausing to appreciate the absence …
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I was scrolling through Tik Tok the other day and was absolutely enraptured by a video of a woman telling a story of a terrifying …

By Izakun Cruz, LMFT To become a healthy man, we must first learn to be one. Society and cultures have not left much space for …
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Gentlemen, gather ’round. It’s time we have a little chat about something near and dear to our hearts: testosterone. Yes, that magical hormone responsible for …
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So, it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I obviously am so grateful for the awareness that has been created around …
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When we look for our happiness, many of us look for it outside of ourselves. We expect it to come from our significant other. We …

Whether 2024 slid in or came in with a bang, with the New Year we have a New Journey. We have a chance to repeat …

Today is my 65th birthday. The past 65 years have been full of both lessons and milestones. A friend of mine gave me a birthday …

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog about being more present in your life by not falling into searching for the elusive work-life …
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To stand in gratefulness it’s important to first be present. But what happens if life gets in the way of us being present? What happens …
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By Laurel Kilpatrick, M.D., Certified Life Coach Is it really time to start thinking about going back to school? It seems like it was just …
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Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys; however, it is very demanding and exhausting. The moment you become a parent, your focus turns to take …

In a world where societal expectations have traditionally dictated that men must be strong, stoic, and unemotional, there is a growing movement that seeks to …
Continue reading “Redefining Masculinity: Male Emotional Advocacy Takes Center Stage”

As I was sitting in front of the computer, not sure what to write about on Men’s Health, I received this picture from my son. …

Yes, you may not have enough hours in a day. Yes, you may have too many deadlines. Yes, you may have too much work. But, …
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Happiness is the “state of just being happy.” But how do we just “be happy” when life is 50/50? 50% good and 50% bad. We’ve …

I am so happy to write this for Men’s Health Awareness. In my sessions with men, I have found many of them reach the point …
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There are various benefits for men from being in a healthy relationship. Their well-being is positively influenced by healthy relationships not just emotionally, but physically …
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