Cyberchondria: When Google Becomes the Doctor

January 27, 2026

Late-night symptom searching often starts with reassurance and ends in panic. When uncertainty meets endless medical content, anxious brains fixate on worst-case explanations—a pattern known as cyberchondria. Fatigue, doomscrolling, and reduced self-control at night make the spiral worse, not better. This piece explains why “just Googling it” backfires and offers a gentle Pause and Ground approach to interrupt the loop, protect your nervous system, and regain calm without ignoring your health.

Blue Light to Real Light: Creating a Winter Routine That Lifts Mood

January 20, 2026

Winter mornings often start with a phone, not the sun. While scrolling may feel like a wake-up ritual, blue light and reactive content can overstimulate your nervous system before the day begins. This post explores why swapping screens for real light, gentle movement, and sensory grounding can lift mood and restore calm. Learn how small morning shifts not rigid routines support winter wellness and sustainable digital balance.

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Redefining Rest for Guilt-Free Downtime

January 13, 2026

If you have ADHD, rest can feel strangely uncomfortable—even guilt-inducing. You may be exhausted, yet unable to stop, reaching for your phone instead of truly recharging. This isn’t laziness; it’s neurobiology. ADHD brains struggle to shift from “go mode” to rest, and digital scrolling often becomes a poor substitute for real recovery. This article reframes rest as a regulation strategy, offering gentle, science-backed recovery rituals for guilt-free downtime.

The Post-Holiday Slump: Why January Feels So Flat

January 5, 2026

Mid-January can feel strangely flat once the holiday buzz fades. Motivation dips, scrolling increases, and life can feel muted—not because you’ve failed, but because your brain is recalibrating after a dopamine-rich season. This post explains the January slump through a nervous system lens and offers gentle, sensory resets that support mood and energy without willpower, pressure, or a forced “new year” overhaul.

Resolution Overload: Why You Don’t Need a Reinvention, Just a Reset

January 2, 2026

A few weeks into the new year, motivation often fades and stress quietly takes its place. This post explores why traditional resolutions burn us out, how habit fatigue affects the nervous system, and why it’s not a discipline problem. With research-backed insights and a simple 48-hour reset approach, you’ll learn how to step off the pressure loop, regain clarity, and create sustainable change without forcing a “new you.”

Understanding Your Body’s Needs: The THRIVE Program

December 31, 2025

After recovering from paralysis, Amanda Campbell noticed a pattern among burned-out leaders: they’d tried every strategy, yet their bodies still wouldn’t let them rest. This post explains why burnout isn’t a mindset problem, but a somatic one—and how the THRIVE program was designed to rebuild resilience by addressing the nervous system, stored stress, and the physical realities of digital overload, not just productivity habits.

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Cyberchondria: When Google Becomes the Doctor

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The Post-Holiday Slump: Why January Feels So Flat

Resolution Overload: Why You Don’t Need a Reinvention, Just a Reset

Understanding Your Body’s Needs: The THRIVE Program

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Blog posts related to Mental Health

Cyberchondria: When Google Becomes the Doctor

Blue Light to Real Light: Creating a Winter Routine That Lifts Mood

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Redefining Rest for Guilt-Free Downtime

The Post-Holiday Slump: Why January Feels So Flat

Resolution Overload: Why You Don’t Need a Reinvention, Just a Reset

Understanding Your Body’s Needs: The THRIVE Program

Your phone’s not the problem. But your habits might be.