The physique sport community has its own cultural bubble with distinct aesthetics, values, and norms. Generally, athletes train consistently, maintain a regular sleep schedule, are disciplined with their diet, and likely have an impressive physique compared to the average person. Bodybuilding has been intertwined with concepts of beauty since its inception. However, despite the definition of […]
End of the Year Reflections: Vulnerability Is Strength
I realize I haven’t shared much about myself in my blogs or most of my content in general. This mostly has been due to believing I need to hide my personal life as part of the role of being a therapist. I also believed I would lose credibility if I shared more of my life, […]
Reducing the Stigma Around Seeking Therapy
More and more people are seeking psychotherapy to improve their challenges with mental health issues. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, nearly half of American households say at least one member of the family has sought mental health treatment in the past year. However, there are still tens of millions of people who need […]
Regulating Your Nervous System
As athletes, we dedicate lots of time to developing and training our muscles, depending on our goals. What if there is another part of the body to train is not a muscle at all, but instead an aspect of our nervous system? What we do, say, and feel is largely dictated by our nervous system. […]
