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Taking Off the Mask: Letting Your Authentic Self Be Seen Oct 29, 2023

Halloween isn't the only time we wear masks.

In fact, I bet a good number of us wear masks a good chunk of the time. 

We hide our insecurities with bravado. Our flaws masquerade behind perfectionism. Our need to belong is shielded by agreeableness. We pretend like we're fine when we're...

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Bridging the Divide through Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion Jul 04, 2023

I am not known for my sense of fashion. I never have been, but it's admittedly gotten worse the past few years as I've worked from home and embraced comfort. Some friends tease me about my "party cardy" - I am definitely a fan of the cardigan - while my blunter friends are a little more...

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Ever Wondered 'Why Bother?' You May Have a Case of the F*-- Its Jan 16, 2023

Normally I don't have trouble coming up with topics for blog posts. I've either read or experienced something that sparks an idea, had a thought-provoking conversation, or seen a trend in my clinical practice (people seem to hit walls around the same time. It's kind of amazing, actually.). I have...

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Don't Let Fear of Rejection Hold You Back Nov 07, 2022

I have some big news to share. Last weekend, I gave my first TEDx talk! 

This has been a long-time personal goal, a true bucket list item. The experience was everything I'd hoped it would be, and I'm incredibly proud of the talk I gave.

I won't lie. I've really enjoyed having people cheer me...

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10 Things You Should Know About Anxiety Oct 31, 2022

Anxiety is a pretty universal experience, and problematic anxiety is the most common mental health concern. It also happens to be the thing I've specialized in for nearly 20 years now. In honor of Halloween, a holiday dedicated to scary things, I'd like to share my Top 10 Things You Need to...

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Dare to Do the Impossible Sep 26, 2022

Guess what...

I learned how to drive a motorcycle this week!

This is a big deal.

A really big deal.

Because I'm legally blind. I haven't been able to drive anything in years because of my visual impairment.

So, you see, driving a motorcycle is a huge deal for me because it meant doing the...

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Social Connection: A Key to Happiness Feb 14, 2022

Social connection - the authentic joining, however brief, of my humanness to yours - is a key contributing factor to happiness. The truth is, these days, we are constantly connected...to the Internet and to others' carefully crafted social personas. In this digital-age we have more...

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0326 | How to Use Courageous Brain Process to Escape Fear Traps Dec 08, 2021

Have you ever stopped to consider just how often fear influences how you think, feel, and react? Sometimes, this impact can be slight, and we're able to quickly move past it. However, other times, these feelings of fear can be so intense that they stop us in our tracks. They lead us to feel...

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How to Develop the Courage Habit Aug 14, 2019


The notion of being “fearless” is one that is so highly celebrated in our culture. 

But here’s the thing…there’s no such thing as being fearless. Fear, as a response, is primal and adaptive. It is natural and ingrained in us to fear the unknown, and...

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