Depression is profoundly physical and feels physically heavy because it is. Depression isn’t just in our minds; it’s in our nervous system, our hormones, our muscles, our entire nervous system. When we talk about depression, we talk a lot about serotonin and dopamine but rarely unpack norepinephrine. Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is responsible for…

Anger is not inherently good or bad. Like all emotions, it has a purpose. When harnessed and expressed in healthy ways, anger can be a powerful force for change and protection. The key is understanding the difference between good and bad anger. Good anger is constructive, controlled, conscious, and purposeful. It arises in response to…

For a lot of us, it can feel like fear is constantly sitting on our shoulder and whispering in our ear about how dangerous and unsafe life is. A lot of us are stuck in survival mode, and it’s exhausting. But it can change. It doesn’t matter if your fears come from trauma, anxiety, uncertainty,…