Toxic positivity is the overgeneralization and overemphasis on a happy, optimistic state across all situations, to the point where it denies, minimizes, and invalidates authentic human emotions and experiences. This phenomenon can be harmful as it:…

We want the loving relationships we see on Instagram. We want to be the loving couple on Tik Tok who cooks together or works out together. We want the mother daughter social media connections where the mom and daughter get along, have each other’s backs and you feel the love shooting from your tiny phone screen. We want the family that we see on Facebook in matching Christmas pajamas. We want the family who rolls up 10 cars deep because you graduated from beauty school or barber college or wherever your heart set for you to go. We want the relationships we see in pictures.

In a world where Ozempic is taking over and societal standards and media portrayals of beauty can be unrealistic and unattainable, learning to love your body is more important than ever.

As therapy for mental health has risen in popularity over the years, more people have expressed frustration in selecting a therapist. But as we know, selecting a mental health professional can be a pivotal step towards improving your mental well-being. Given the wide array of therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists available, it can be overwhelming to decide who might be the best fit for you.

Here are five essential tips to help you make an informed decision.

You ever get that feeling that something is wrong with you but you can’t put your finger on it? Well, that had been me for decades. I thought I was suffering from depression and anxiety. I’d go from therapist to therapist when I felt myself struggling desperate to find out what was wrong with me.

Okay, let’s get one thing straight, the world is upside down right now. Sure, we can pretend that everything is normal. But, I’m not gonna do that. Not on this blog. Instead I’m gonna tell you exactly why I have to meditate so that I don’t find myself in some kind of straitjacket.