Cannabis vs. SSRIs: How Do They Compare?
Cannabis vs. SSRIs: How Do They Compare? “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” — Vince Lombardi Cannabis vs. SSRIs: How Do They Compare? If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis might be a natural viable alternative to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of medication commonly prescribed for […]
What Is Gaslighting Recovery? 7 Steps to Rebuild Your Reality After Psychological Manipulation
What Is Gaslighting Recovery? 7 Steps to Rebuild Your Reality After Psychological Manipulation “You are not too sensitive. You are finally seeing clearly.” — Brooke Sprowl What Is Gaslighting and Why Does Recovery Feel So Disorienting? Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt your perceptions, memories, or sanity. Over time, […]
Intergenerational Healing: Breaking Family Patterns You Never Knew Existed
Intergenerational Healing: Breaking Family Patterns You Never Knew Existed “You are not starting from scratch. You are starting from experience—some of it not even your own.” — Brooke Sprowl Why Intergenerational Healing Is the Work of a Lifetime (and Beyond) Many of us carry emotional burdens that don’t start with us. Family pain, trauma, beliefs, […]
Silent Treatment Narcissism: What It Is and How to Respond
Silent Treatment Narcissism: What It Is and How to Respond “Trauma is not what happens to you, it is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you” – Dr. Gabor Mate Silent Treatment Narcissism: It’s More Than Just Being Ignored Some people give the silent treatment when they’re upset. But when […]
The Psychology of Guilt vs. Shame: Why One Heals and the Other Destroys
The Psychology of Guilt vs. Shame: Why One Heals and the Other Destroys “Shame says ‘I am bad.’ Guilt says ‘I did something bad.’” — Brené Brown Why Understanding the Difference Between Guilt and Shame Matters Guilt and shame are two of the most powerful—and misunderstood—emotions we experience as humans. While they often feel similar, […]
The Comparison Trap: How Social Media Rewires Your Brain for Dissatisfaction
The Comparison Trap: How Social Media Rewires Your Brain for Dissatisfaction “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt Why Scrolling Feels Like Self-Sabotage In a world where highlight reels are posted 24/7, it’s easy to feel like your life doesn’t measure up. Social media platforms that began as tools for connection now often […]
The Psychology of Forgiveness: Why Letting Go Isn’t About the Other Person
The Psychology of Forgiveness: Why Letting Go Isn’t About the Other Person “Forgiveness is not something we do for others. It’s something we do to set ourselves free.” — Brooke Sprowl What Forgiveness Really Means (and What It Doesn’t) Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood—and most powerful—tools in emotional healing. In 2025, with rising […]
What Happens in Your Brain During a Breakthrough Moment? The Neuroscience of Therapeutic Change
What Happens in Your Brain During a Breakthrough Moment? The Neuroscience of Therapeutic Change “Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of change.” — Tony Robbins The Moment Everything Shifts: Understanding Breakthroughs in Therapy Have you ever cried mid-session, felt like the weight of a lifelong pattern suddenly […]
The Importance of Play for Adult Mental Health
The Importance of Play in Adult Mental Health and Well-Being The Importance of Play in Adult Mental Health and Well-Being The importance of play is often emphasized in child development. You get to meet new people, navigate your emotions, learn about empathy and build new relationships. While all those things are true, many tend to […]
The 7 Types of Emotional Armor 2025: How Defense Mechanisms Protect and Limit Your Growth
The 7 Types of Emotional Armor 2025: How Defense Mechanisms Protect and Limit Your Growth “The walls we build to protect ourselves often become the same walls that imprison us.” — Brooke Sprowl What Is Emotional Armor—And Why Do We Wear It? We all have emotional armor. It’s the protection we develop—often unconsciously—to guard against […]
