Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality: What’s the Real Difference—And Why It Matters in Healing Your Body Image
Wondering whether body positivity is really helping—or just making you feel worse? This blog breaks down the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, and why a more grounded, compassionate approach might actually serve you better. If you’re a high-achieving woman tired of the pressure to love your body, this guide offers a realistic path forward, backed by research, lived experience, and five practical ways to start healing your body image from the inside out.
What Is Alexithymia? Understanding the 'No Feelings' Condition and Its Connection to ADHD, Autism, and Eating Disorders
Ever felt emotionally disconnected or unable to put your feelings into words? You might be experiencing alexithymia, a condition where recognizing and expressing emotions becomes deeply challenging. Learn what alexithymia is, how it connects to ADHD, autism, and eating disorders, and discover gentle ways to reconnect with your emotional self.
Titanic Is My Roman Empire: Why We Can't Stop Thinking About It—Especially Neurodivergent Minds
Why does Titanic still haunt and hold us—especially neurodivergent minds? This heartfelt tribute explores Titanic as a hyperfixation, a portal for processing grief, and a timeless story of love, loss, and self-actualization that continues to captivate generations. For many, Titanic isn’t just a movie—it’s a mirror, a metaphor, and a place to feel deeply. Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, or simply human, this film reminds us what it means to make life count.
The Most Common Open Relationship Rules and How to Set Yours
Considering an open relationship? Setting clear boundaries, fostering transparency, and prioritizing trust are key to making it work. This guide explores the most common open relationship rules, including sexual and emotional boundaries, safe sex practices, and communication strategies. Learn how to navigate ethical non-monogamy with confidence and create a relationship dynamic that is fulfilling, secure, and sustainable.
Platonic Love: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Platonic love is more than “just friendship”—it’s a powerful, emotionally intimate bond that challenges the idea that romance or sex are the deepest forms of connection. In this blog, we explore what platonic relationships look like, how they show up in real life, and why they matter—especially for queer, neurodivergent, and ethically non-monogamous folks seeking connection on their own terms.
Exploring Compassion: Definitions, Practices, and Quotes for Everyday Life
Explore the transformative power of compassion, self-compassion, and mindful practices. Learn the difference between empathy and compassion, discover practical examples of compassionate care, and integrate powerful self-compassion exercises into your daily life. Cultivate deeper kindness and resilience for lasting emotional wellness.
The Power of Empathy: Understanding, Cultivating, and Applying It in Everyday Life
Empathy is the key to deep connection—it’s not just about understanding someone’s feelings, but truly feeling with them. Unlike sympathy, which offers distant concern, empathy allows us to step into another’s experience, fostering trust, emotional intelligence, and stronger relationships. But what happens when empathy is lacking? And how can we cultivate it in meaningful ways? In this blog, we explore the different types of empathy, how it impacts mental health, and practical ways to strengthen it in everyday life.
Compersion: The Heartwarming Opposite of Jealousy—And Why It Matters in All Relationships
What if the opposite of jealousy isn’t indifference—but joy? This blog explores the meaning of compersion, an emotion rooted in feeling genuine happiness for others’ joy, especially in love. Learn how compersion offers a powerful alternative to jealousy and envy, and how you can begin to cultivate it in any relationship. Along the way, you’ll also discover the difference between jealousy and envy, why those emotions arise, and how to navigate them with self-compassion.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Understanding Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment in ADHD and Autism
Discover the meaning of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), a condition often linked with ADHD and autism. Learn about common triggers, emotional sensitivity, and effective treatments—including therapy, medication, and practical lifestyle changes—to manage dysphoric moods and emotional overwhelm. Understand why women with ADHD might experience RSD differently, and transform your sensitivity into a source of strength and self-compassion.