

The Stubbornness of a Bad Day: Understanding Emotional Momentum
Person with umbrella spills coffee while rushing in rain. Bus approaches in background. Phone and coffee cups scattered on wet street.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Mar 122 min read


Permission to Wander: How Letting Go of Purpose Can Actually Heal Your Mind
Permission to wander isn't purposelessness but a break from relentless self-assessment, fostering clarity, curiosity, and growth.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Mar 92 min read


When Your Coping Mechanisms Stop Working and You Do Not Know What to Do Next
Coping mechanisms evolve over time. When they stop working, the key is adaptation, not force. Learn how to adjust effectively.
Contributing Writer
Mar 72 min read


Why Living in Preview Mode Limits Your Emotional Presence
Living in preview mode erodes emotional authenticity. Learn how limiting preparation helps reclaim genuine experiences and presence.
Contributing Writer
Mar 62 min read


Reclaiming the Lost Art of Being Indifferent
Cultivating selective indifference helps preserve emotional energy and mental clarity. Learn when to care and when to let go effectively.
Contributing Writer
Mar 42 min read


How Much of Healing Is Just Learning to Tolerate Discomfort?
Silhouetted person with umbrella stands in rain, set against a glowing cloudy backdrop. Moody atmosphere with prominent rain lines.
Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Mar 12 min read


How Avoiding the News Shapes Reality and Agency
Avoiding the news may bring relief, but it also impacts agency, empathy, and engagement. How do we stay informed without being consumed?
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Feb 262 min read


Are You Processing Emotions Effectively or Just Naming Them?
Naming emotions isn’t the same as processing them. Learn how to move beyond labels and work through feelings for real emotional growth.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Feb 242 min read


How Selective Recall Shapes Nostalgia and Memory
Selective recall alters nostalgia, making us remember the past as better than it was. Discover why memory reshapes reality over time.
Contributing Writer
Feb 212 min read


Understanding Subtle Discomfort: The Mental Weight of Unexplained Unease
Subtle discomfort signals an internal shift before words can define it. Observing it without rushing to solve it can reveal deeper insights.
Contributing Writer
Feb 192 min read