healing trauma

Why Meditate? …and What Happens When You Don’t

https://youtu.be/a76KCbfcDNE   Was it curiosity? ...an intuitive knowing? I'm not quite sure what it was that initially pulled me to meditation. As a child, I would completely trance out for periods of time ...in another world ...until my mom would yell at me — "Ben! Stop daydreaming!" That natural ability to drop into altered states disappeared by the time I [...]

By |2025-05-03T18:34:56-04:00May 3, 2025|0 Comments

Cultivating Brain Health and Optimal Functioning After Antidepressants and Other Psychotropic Medications

https://youtu.be/VNvOszbMOEg     Disclaimer: I am not a licensed psychiatrist, physician, or healthcare provider. The information in this article is based on my personal experience, observations, and insights gained through my work with individuals over the years. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are currently taking antidepressants or other psychotropic medications, or [...]

By |2025-01-18T00:56:48-05:00January 18, 2025|0 Comments

True Intimacy Begins with Yourself

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcsOIGHpfxk   Mattia was involved with a woman of Russian descent from the Donbas, the Russian-occupied region of eastern Ukraine, whom he described as highly narcissistic. However, based on the account he shared with me about his ex-girlfriend and their interactions, she sounds more like a sociopath. She actually supports the occupying Russian forces—the same forces responsible for raping, torturing, and [...]

By |2024-10-23T01:27:58-04:00October 21, 2024|0 Comments

Resilience: Thriving in Life and Love

https://youtu.be/T7PlYdzeFRc   Joaquín met Daniela through the dating app Hinge. At first, she was guarded and mistrustful, still carrying the weight of past relationships that hadn’t worked out. Despite this, Joaquín was drawn to her and patiently took the time to get to know her. As Daniela’s defenses gradually lowered, she began to let Joaquín in. But just as things [...]

By |2024-09-25T02:15:08-04:00September 25, 2024|0 Comments

On Mortality and Living Life

https://youtu.be/iXnaLZjfOHU While checking Facebook for news updates, I came across a post at the top of my feed informing me that a friend had passed away. Feeling initially stunned, I clicked on the link and saw posts from her son and some of her friends. I first met Merri over 30 years ago when I sought relief from the swelling [...]

By |2024-09-11T02:54:01-04:00September 11, 2024|0 Comments
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