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Mindset Matters

Through this blog, I share the lessons, practices, and strategies that empower my clients—so you can find guidance, encouragement, and support too.
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Understanding Interoception: A Therapist’s Guide to Improving Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Health

Interoception — your body’s ability to sense internal signals — is a powerful tool for managing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and emotional health. Learn how strengthening your mind-body connection can improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and support lasting well-being.

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How to Use Detached Observation & Ride the Wave to Cope with Intense Emotions

Struggling with overwhelming emotions? Learn how to use two powerful therapy tools—Detached Observation and Ride the Wave—to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional intensity. This guide breaks down each technique and shows how they work separately and together to help you stay grounded, respond instead of react, and feel more in control of your inner world.

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How Gut Health Impacts Mental Health — And How to Support It Without Obsessing Over Food

Your gut and brain are deeply connected — and improving gut health can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support your mental wellness. In this post, we explore how to care for your gut without falling into diet culture or disordered eating. Gentle nutrition tips and mindset shifts included.

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Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: A Gentle, Empowering Guide to Your Rhythms

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about your period—it’s a beautifully complex, cyclical rhythm that influences your mood, energy, creativity, and physical strength. Too often, women are taught to see their cycles as a nuisance or mystery. But with understanding comes power. When you tune into the natural ebb and flow of your body, you can move through life with more compassion, alignment, and self-trust.

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Let Them Go, Let Yourself Grow: Lessons from The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

What if the key to peace wasn’t holding on—but letting go? In this therapist’s take on The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, we explore how to stop over-functioning, set clear emotional boundaries, and reclaim your energy from people-pleasing patterns. Whether you’re navigating difficult relationships or seeking self-growth, this blog breaks down each lesson with real-life applications and mental health insights.

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