When a Storm Hits, Run Toward It
Your feelings are not the problem.
Running from them is. In this post, learn why emotional avoidance keeps the nervous system stuck, how to tell the difference between avoidance and healthy pacing, and where to start if the storm feels too big right now.
You don’t have to get over anything. You just have to move through it.
Why You Keep Getting in Your Own Way (And How to Stop)
If you've ever been close to something good and quietly blown it, you might be self-sabotaging — and it probably has nothing to do with willpower. Here's why it happens and what you can actually do about it.
Your Brain on Autopilot
You know the voice. It shows up before you’ve finished your morning coffee. “I’m not good enough.” “If they really knew me, they wouldn’t like me.” These aren’t random thoughts—they’re automatic negative thoughts, and your brain can learn to interrupt them.
Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does
The ABC-DE method is one of the best tools for managing urges in recovery. But most versions miss half the picture—your body. Here’s how adding somatic awareness changes everything, plus a worksheet to try it yourself.
Breaking Free: Evidence-Based Strategies for Process Disorders (Part 3 of 3)
You can't just quit eating. Most people have to work. Movement is essential for health. That's what makes process disorders uniquely challenging—abstinence often isn't the goal. Instead, you need strategies that help you build a new relationship with the behavior. This post covers five evidence-based approaches: CBT for mapping triggers, REBT for challenging beliefs, IFS for understanding your protective parts, mindfulness for riding out urges, and practical environment design. The goal isn't elimination—it's the difference between being driven by compulsion and making conscious choices.