I was convinced I had magic powers as a kid, which led to ceremoniously concocting witchy potions and spells with my friends. Later, I read my magazine horoscopes religiously, and as an adult, I’ve become fascinated by astrology, crystals, and signs from the universe. “Every time I think about what I might have faith in …
A little over a year ago, I was having frequent enough panic attacks to finally schedule a psychiatry appointment to discuss a possible diagnosis and medication. My doctor confirmed that it sounded like I had an anxiety disorder, but she suspected it was actually the symptom of something else altogether, rather than the root cause …
We all know the feeling: You’re sitting on your couch only to look up and realize you’ve been on TikTok for hours and you’re deep in the lore of every notable momfluencer. Day has turned to night, and your fingers are on the verge of cramping. What started as a harmless desire to relax now …
The world of hormone health is both fascinating and complex, and there’s one hormone that’s often overlooked when it comes to the numerous benefits it provides to our bodies: Melatonin. “This powerhouse can be found throughout the body regulating a ton of its essential functions.” Many of my patients are surprised to learn that it …
After living most of my adult life in cookie-cutter cluttered apartments, or shoebox-sized messy flats with no direct sunlight, I moved into my dream apartment two years ago. Finally, I thought, my life will be perfect. Fast forward to now, and my greatest fear is an unannounced visitor. Turns out, the clutter and chaos I’ve lived amongst …
Being a psychologist for 35+ years and counseling hundreds of women at all stages of life, I’d like to tell you this doesn’t happen to me anymore. But, I can’t. It’s a habit. My inner critic gets stirred up if I’m in a new situation like moving after living in the same home for over …
“When we know better, we do better,” says Tashon Thompson, co-founder of TRYWELL, a brand making supplements that address nutritional gaps commonly faced in the Black community. Most people don’t know just how dire the state of Black health is in America. “In our country there’s a longstanding cultural issue with African Americans and the health …
Books that help us feel at home in our bodies. How we connect with our bodies changes during different stages of life: whether we are back on the dating scene after a long-term relationship has ended, exploring new sides of our sexuality after having a baby, or facing some internalized shame that is suddenly causing …
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I know it’s wrong to try to fix or change my friends. But after the pandemic, my friendships were in flux. Many friends left the city where I lived — so when I met someone new, I’d feel excited about the potential. Maybe we’d be hiking buddies and walk …
You know that slight euphoria when you get out of the water at the beach and walk back up to your towel as you breathe heavier, taste the salt on your lips, and start to air dry in the sun? “You know that slight euphoria when you get out of the water at the beach …