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Practical notes on anxiety, burnout, and the small shifts that add up.

May 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Find a Path Where You Can- Lessons from the Kentucky Derby

What a trainer told her jockey before the Kentucky Derby is something I'd say to anyone living with anxiety.

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April 24, 2026 · 3 min

Becoming a Curious Observer: The Quietest (and Most Powerful) Tool for Managing Anxiety

Instead of judging yourself when anxiety shows up, what if you simply got curious? Discover how becoming a curious observer of your own patterns can create real insight, motivation, and lasting change.

April 23, 2026 · 3 min

Why We Need to Talk About the Wins in Therapy (Even When Things Feel Hard)

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April 23, 2026 · 3 min

The Anxiety-Depression Swing: Why Excessive Worry Often Leads to Shutdown (And How to Find Center Again)

Many people swing from intense anxiety and worry into low-energy depression and disconnection. Discover why this cycle happens and how therapy skills can help you return to a calmer, steadier center — even when life still feels stressful.

April 22, 2026 · 4 min

The Therapist’s Real Superpower: Sitting With Pain Instead of Fixing It

When someone shares their pain, our first instinct is often to fix it or make it go away. But what if the most powerful thing we can do is simply sit with it? A reflection on validation, presence, and why being with uncomfortable feelings changes everything.

April 21, 2026 · 4 min

The Inner Dialogue Trap: Why Forced Positive Thinking Backfires (And What Actually Helps)

Tired of the cycle where a negative thought leads to fake positivity, then self-criticism when the negative thought returns? Discover a more believable way to talk to yourself that validates your experience and creates real steadiness.

April 21, 2026 · 3 min

How The Smallest Kid Outran Everyone: What This Teaches Us About Anxiety and Mindset

The smallest kid on the team ran the fastest — not because of physical strength, but because of his mindset. Discover how thoughts shape effort, emotion, and behavior in anxiety, and what CBT teaches us about creating real change.

April 20, 2026 · 4 min

The Real Magic in Therapy Isn’t the Big Breakthrough — It’s the Small Moments

Therapy’s real magic isn’t in one big breakthrough — it’s in the small, imperfect moments when you try a new skill and feel even a little less overwhelmed. Discover why these quiet wins matter most.

April 20, 2026 · 3 min

Why Going Back to Basics Is Often the Wisest Strategy for Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed by the next big anxiety plan? Discover why going back to basics — like one minute of deep breathing — often creates more calm and lasting steadiness than dramatic overhauls.

April 9, 2026 · 3 min

The Importance of Giving Yourself Credit: How Self-Esteem Tied to Outcomes Fuels Anxiety

Giving yourself credit is powerful for anxiety. Learn why tying self-esteem to outcomes fuels self-criticism and how small, balanced acknowledgment builds resilience and reduces anxiety as an anxiety therapist.

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