Addiction Wears Many Masks – Recognizing What It Really Looks Like
Recognizing that addiction isn’t one-size-fits-all is the first step in having more compassion. When we understand that someone can be “put together” and still be deeply hurting, we stop relying on stereotypes and start opening space for real, honest conversations.


Optimize Your Bedtime Habits for Deeper Sleep
The bedtime habits you nurture can transform your nights into restful rejuvenation. It's helpful to develop sleep routines and habits. Let's explore some together.


Summer isn't All Sunshine & Flowers: 8 Ways to Prevent Summer Burnout.
For some, summer is an extra stressful time; Let's examine 8 ways that you can avoid summer burnout. Download My Soft Summer Planner & Journal prompts to take your journey further than this blog post.


5 Signs of Mental Distress That Are Often Missed in Black and Brown Communities
Mental health issues don't always look like tears or breakdowns. In BIPOC communities, where survival, silence, and strength are often normalized, mental distress can hide in plain sight Many of the signs of distress appear similar to other problems and are easily overlooked. Let’s talk about 5 signs that are often overlooked—and why it’s time we pay closer attention.


Mental Health Myths That Harm Minority Communities — And the Truths That Can Heal Us
One of the biggest barriers to healing? Myths, stigma, and silence.
Let's look at 4 common mental health myths in BIPOC communities—and the truths we need to embrace instead,


What You Should Know About Minority Mental Health: Struggles, Symptoms, and the Power of Healing
When we see ourselves reflected in our healers, we’re more likely to trust the process. This is why culturally competent, community-based mental health care is so essential. Mental health symptoms are often misunderstood in BIPOC communities. Not to mention, In many cultures, seeking therapy is seen as weakness, failure, or something "crazy people" do. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Here’s what everyone should know about mental health in communities of color


Fibromyalgia and Mental Health: Coping with the Emotional Toll
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects how the brain processes pain signals, amplifying even minor discomforts. The emotional toll of fibromyalgia is often just as heavy as the physical pain—and sometimes, even more debilitating.


Common Symptoms of Lupus
Lupus can look different from day to day—and from person to person. But here are some of the most common symptoms people with lupus experience. As someone living with Discoid Lupus, skin symptoms are a major part of my journey—but I’ve also experienced many of the other symptoms on this list.


Mental Health Is a Lifelong Journey
Some seasons will be heavier than others. So give yourself grace, give yourself patience, and know that the journey itself is the work. The key is not giving up on yourself when it gets messy or hard.


Dear Men, Self-Care is Survival, Not Selfishness
Many men feel guilty taking time for themselves, especially when they’re used to providing for others. Many feel that admitting stress or emotional strain is equivalent to failure. But let’s be clear—being human is not failing.


















































