Stacey's Blog

You deserve to feel more vibrant and joyful in life!  Join me here for strategies and tips from over 18 years of experience in mental health.  

Who Would You Be If You Weren't Anxious? anxiety cognitive restructuring identity Sep 28, 2023

I heard a song the other day called, Happy by NF.  It’s a rap song and NF is an artist that my boys are into right now.  Some of the lyrics jumped out at me and I realized that...

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Is Cortisol Bad? anxiety cortisol research stress Sep 07, 2023

Cortisol is often referred to as the STRESS HORMONE.  So much information is out there about lowering cortisol levels.  Including what I share.

 

It is true that chronic stress (i.e....

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Interoception...the good news and the bad news. anxiety anxiety detox interoception mindfulness Jul 06, 2023

One of the things that drew me into psychology when I was 20, were all of the great words used to describe how people behaved and their mental & emotional experiences.  I was fascinated by...

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One magic ingredient to feel better! anxiety l-theanine lemon balm magnesium sleep worried thoughts Apr 27, 2023

The magic (and science) of sleep

 

One thing that my Dad taught me has saved me a number of times as an adult.  When I was younger and life was completely falling apart.  My Dad...

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Finding Balance... anxiety balance meditation resilience secondary trauma Apr 21, 2023

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work with some true heroes. I went into a school that is currently supporting a student through an unimaginable tragedy. 

They don't feel like...

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Need to focus...but can't? add adhd anxiety binaural emdr foucs Apr 13, 2023

Do you find it hard to focus at times?

One of the side effects of anxiety...or maybe it's a cause...is the inability to focus.  For some people, not focusing causes delays in...

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Help! My Empathy is Exhausting! anxiety burnout compassion compassion fatigue emotional intelligence empathy mental exhaustion overwhelm stress Mar 10, 2023

Last week, I asked you what topics you'd like for me to explore here in the newsletter and BOY did you deliver!

There are so many great ones that you shared and I really appreciate your feedback!

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How are YOU? anxiety how are you Mar 02, 2023

Every week, I send you my thoughts.  Every week, I write for YOU!  

Today, I was thinking.  It's been a while since I asked...How are you?  and What do you need?

Lots of...

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Is Our Old Mental Health Model Out? anxiety help mental health mental health model resilience therapy Feb 16, 2023

I'll start by saying this...while there are flaws in our mental health system, there are a LOT of people who are getting the support they need.  I don't believe we are in a place that we need...

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