The Brain and Body Fight-or-Flight Response: This is a primal survival mechanism that gets triggered when we perceive a threat. It triggers an adrenaline surge and physiological changes such as a racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating. In anxiety disorders, this response can get activated even when there’s no real danger. Brain Chemistry: Imbalances in…
There is a profound difference between thinking and being. Often, we spend our days lost in a whirlwind of “shoulds” and “musts,” forgetting that the most powerful state of mind is one of simple, honest presence. When we sit down with a cup of tea and a moment of silence, we aren’t just resting; we are practicing the…
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. My commitment to inner child healing comes from witnessing its profound impact, both in my clinical practice and in my own life. While practicing with probono clients, I saw how childhood experiences often underlie adult struggles. After a 30-year journey, I reconnected with my own inner…
“Have you ever felt a quiet yearning deep within, a sense that there’s more to life than the everyday routine?” Not a longing for something specific you can buy or achieve, but a deeper hunger for connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging to something larger than yourself? Perhaps you’ve experienced moments – watching a…
“Have you ever felt like your mind is a runaway train, racing with worries and fears?” “Are you constantly on edge, waiting for the next disaster?” If so, you’re not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges we face today, affecting millions of people worldwide. My name is Iva, and I’m…
It doesn’t take a whole new routine to instill a dose of happiness into your day—but it does take a little self awareness. 1. Be grateful for the good & the bad. Research shows, grateful people are happy people. It’s also important to understand that happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. Gratitude is…
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