It can be hard to keep your focus on a goal that you can’t clearly define.
Mental Health Through the Lens of Evolutionary Neurobiology
Though human life has changed dramatically since our species first came into existence, we’re still operating with much of the same machinery between our ears.
Though human life has changed dramatically since our species first came into existence, we’re still operating with much of the same machinery between our ears.
Platonic Cuddling: A Treasure Trove of Social Connection
Depending on what region you live in and which subcultures you’re a part of, you may or may not be familiar with the practice of platonic cuddling.
Depending on what region you live in and which subcultures you’re a part of, you may or may not be familiar with the practice of platonic cuddling.
Rage Is Medicine
We use anger and aggression to show that we mean business, that our needs matter, that our safety is worth protecting, and that we are capable of protecting ourselves.
We use anger and aggression to show that we mean business, that our needs matter, that our safety is worth protecting, and that we are capable of protecting ourselves.
Emotions 101
Here’s an idea to consider: emotions are tools.
Here’s an idea to consider: emotions are tools.
The Wisdom of the Inner Child
The connection between the adult and the inner child is fundamental to mental health and well-being.
The connection between the adult and the inner child is fundamental to mental health and well-being.
Hiding Our Inner World
There is a way for a person to honor their inner state without making it other people’s problem. It is a skill that can be learned.
There is a way for a person to honor their inner state without making it other people’s problem. It is a skill that can be learned.
Connecting With Our Parts: Self-Parenting 101
How does one stay connected to self in each moment?
How does one stay connected to self in each moment?
The Philosophical Basis of Somatic Psychotherapy
Our bodies are pregnant with information about our attachment patterns, our beliefs about intimacy and closeness, and all the ways in which we continue to protect ourselves from exposing our vulnerability to people.
Our bodies are pregnant with information about our attachment patterns, our beliefs about intimacy and closeness, and all the ways in which we continue to protect ourselves from exposing our vulnerability to people.
Trauma Held in the Lower Back
I’ve learned that every time I am seen by a person, my body registers the interaction as threatening.
I’ve learned that every time I am seen by a person, my body registers the interaction as threatening.
The Freedom of Not ‘Needing’ Sex as a Man
I'm tired of running away from myself and seeing women as holding the keys of immortality.
I’m tired of running away from myself and seeing women as holding the keys of immortality.
Befriending the Inner Judge
The inner judge -- that sinister internal voice of self-hatred, humiliation, and shame -- is a powerful ally of the self, though he is often seen as an enemy.
The inner judge — that sinister internal voice of self-hatred, humiliation, and shame — is a powerful ally of the self, though he is often seen as an enemy.
‘You Look Weird Dancing Like That’
There was a time, not too long ago, when that would have crushed my self-esteem like a knife popping a balloon.
There was a time, not too long ago, when that would have crushed my self-esteem like a knife popping a balloon.
Why Being Enough for Myself Is so Scary
Connection to self marks the end of addiction.
Connection to self marks the end of addiction.
Addiction! Stop Killing My Friends!
May we all become more capable of being all that we need for ourselves so we can stop chasing ghosts.
May we all become more capable of being all that we need for ourselves so we can stop chasing ghosts.
In Defense of the Little Boy in the Man
How has this culture taught men to disown their little boys and hate their own vulnerability?
How has this culture has taught men to disown their little boys and hate their own vulnerability?