When Inspiration Arrives Uninvited: Tuning Into Creative Energy
I’m just wondering if anyone else is noticing a shift in the energy already this morning? I have written down five project ideas I…
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Travel Changes Your Brain — Here’s What the Research Says
Travel changes your brain. Not just your mood. Not just your Instagram feed. Your brain. Novelty Reshapes Neural Pathways Research in neuroscience shows that…
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The Important Skill of Letting People Be Disappointed
Important skill: letting people be disappointed without rushing to rescue or explain. You can be kind — without over-functioning. You can care — without…
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The Most Underrated Life Skill: Pausing Before You React
Underrated life skill: pausing long enough to ask, “Is this actually worth my energy?” Not every comment needs a response. Not every trigger needs…
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What the Taylor Swift and Blake Lively Texts Teach Us About Friendship and Conflict
As a psychotherapist, I broke down the Taylor Swift–Blake Lively texts for body+soul.com.au, revealing what they got right (vulnerable check-ins!), what could’ve been better…
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The Most Underrated Form of Self-Care: Giving Yourself Extra Time
One of the most underrated forms of self-care is giving yourself extra time to get places. An extra 5 minutes changes the entire experience…
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Walking: Your Body’s Built-In Way to Process Emotions
Walking doesn’t just clear your head — it helps your brain process. Each step activates both sides of the body, and in turn, both…
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Sometimes We Don’t Need Advice — We Just Need to Be Heard
“Advice can often leave me feeling worse, even if it is well-intentioned. I just want to be heard and feel understood, even if it…
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When the Avoidant Part Takes Over: It’s Protection, Not Punishment
When the avoidant part takes over, it’s because closeness feels unsafe. This part learned to rely on itself. So it pulls back, shuts down,…
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When the Anxious Part Takes Over
When the anxious part takes over, it’s because something feels at risk. This part fears disconnection. So it watches, worries, reaches — not to…
