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Men, Trauma, and Masculinity: The Conversation We’re Not Having
A deeper look at men, trauma, and silence—exploring how harm, vulnerability, and unprocessed experiences shape behavior and connection
Kristen Vallely
Apr 175 min read


The Priority Emotion Paradox: Why Background Feelings Sabotage Your Most Important Tasks
You know what you need to do, that is not the problem. When you say, "I just don't have the energy for it," where is that energy going? As a systems therapist, I explain how the silent, lingering echoes of stress and anxiety ring through your body, distracting you from essential self-care and life building tasks. Learn the simple Emotion Check In to realign your energy with your deepest priorities.
Kristen Vallely
Mar 173 min read


Beyond Black and White: Finding Your Free Will in the Spectrum of Emotion
We get stuck forcing life into boxes. This post uses science (like the emotional frequency spectrum and heart coherence) to show you how to move past rigid, black-and-white thinking and access your intuitive, whole self.
Kristen Vallely
Jan 274 min read


Beyond the Core Partner: Why Relationship Diversity is Key to Mental Health
We often place the risky burden of meeting all our needs on one person. Discover why treating your relationships like a diverse investment portfolio is the key to emotional security and managing disappointment.
Kristen Vallely
Jan 164 min read


Plato's Cave & Mental Health: Healing From Family Dysfunction When They Stay Behind
When you choose to heal from generational patterns, you inevitably discover that the growth you crave may not resonate with the people you love. Using the allegory of Plato's Cave, we explore the agonizing truth that maintaining your health requires accepting the limited capacity and intrinsic choices of family members—even if they choose to remain in the shadows. We discuss the difference between rescue and inspiration, and why leaving the Cave is a necessary decision to try
Kristen Vallely
Jan 65 min read
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