Imagine you are you working out with a new trainer at the gym. You don’t know one another well yet, and the trainer is still trying to get to know what your body can and can’t do. She tells you to get down onto all fours for some bird dogs. Now, you know that your […]
There’s a unique kind of heartache that doesn’t often get named—the pain of feeling unseen in a moment that was supposed to be joyful. For many, an engagement or wedding marks not just a relationship milestone but a deeply vulnerable act of self-expression. It’s the announcement to the world: I’m loved. I choose […]
In recent times, the concept of attending to one’s inner child to heal oneself has been gaining popularity in psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches such as the Internal Family System (IFS) and Parts Work, as well as various books and worksheets, have emphasized the importance of understanding one’s fragmented self and piecing it together like […]
Being Nice Psychological Underpinnings: External Motivation: Being “nice” is often driven by the desire for social approval, acceptance, or avoidance of conflict. It may stem from a need to be liked or to avoid rejection or disapproval. Niceness can be an outward behavior aimed at managing others’ perceptions of oneself. People-Pleasing: “Niceness” is often linked […]
LIVING WELL WITH LAUREN was your brain wired to fear rest? if you’ve ever wondered: “Why can’t I just relax like everyone else?” LIVING WELL WITH LAUREN DEC 02, 2025 Have you ever caught yourself hustling, performing, or trying to prove yourself… even when you know you’re exhausted? Same. Same. Today I read […]
We Can’t Control Our Thoughts — But We Can Choose Where to Focus Have you ever noticed how your mind keeps talking, even when you wish it would stop?You might be sitting quietly, and suddenly an old memory pops up, or a voice in your head starts whispering, “You should have done better…” or “What if this goes […]
Trauma shows up in different ways for different people, so choosing the right therapy approach matters. Some people need fast relief from a single painful memory. Others need deeper work to heal old wounds that still shape how they feel, react, and relate today. Here in Phoenix, there are several trauma therapies that can help […]
There’s a particular kind of heaviness that comes when you wake up one day and realize you’re drifting. You’re doing the motions — work, conversations, scrolling, errands — but inside, everything feels blurry. People assume “lost” means irresponsible or dramatic. But most of the time, feeling directionless is something quieter: the slow fading of an […]
You may find yourself feeling constantly on edge, second-guessing your decisions, or struggling with a sense of never being enough. While anxiety can feel like something happening now, it often stems from earlier experiences that shaped how your nervous system responds to the world. Understanding this connection is the first step toward lasting change. Trauma […]
There’s a peculiar paradox nestled in the heart of human behaviour: we are equipped with brains powerful enough to analyse, rationalize, and dream past the stratosphere—yet we so often find ourselves tripping over our own shoelaces. You’ve probably said it: “Why do I keep doing this? I know better!” Those cycles of procrastination before a […]
