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Laura Cunningham 10/27/25 Laura Cunningham 10/27/25

Mental Clutter Is Still Clutter: ADHD and the Overwhelmed Mind

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Eating Disorders and Social Anxiety in College Students: When Fitting In Feels Like Survival
Body Image and Eating Disorders Laura Cunningham 10/26/25 Body Image and Eating Disorders Laura Cunningham 10/26/25

Eating Disorders and Social Anxiety in College Students: When Fitting In Feels Like Survival

College can be both exciting and overwhelming—especially when social anxiety and body image pressures collide. This article explores how eating disorders can develop during this transition and how therapy can help you feel grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.

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Using DBT “What” Skills to Manage Anxiety and ADHD
Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/24/25 Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/24/25

Using DBT “What” Skills to Manage Anxiety and ADHD

When your mind feels scattered or overstimulated, DBT’s “What” skills—Observe, Describe, and Participate—can help you feel grounded and present. These mindfulness tools make it easier to slow down, regulate emotions, and find calm amid anxiety or ADHD.

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Emotion Regulation: How to Feel Without Falling Apart
Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/19/25 Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/19/25

Emotion Regulation: How to Feel Without Falling Apart

Learning to regulate your emotions isn’t about avoiding how you feel—it’s about understanding your inner world and responding with intention. When you can feel fully and stay grounded, you build a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust.

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Dopamine: The Common Thread Between ADHD, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, and Love
Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/12/25 Self Care Laura Cunningham 10/12/25

Dopamine: The Common Thread Between ADHD, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, and Love

Dopamine shapes so much of how we seek pleasure, comfort, and connection—whether through love, food, substances, or stimulation. Understanding how this “anticipation chemical” works can help you build a more balanced relationship with reward, one rooted in safety, stability, and self-trust.

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Adjusting to College: Finding Your Balance in a New Chapter
Young Adults Laura Cunningham 10/10/25 Young Adults Laura Cunningham 10/10/25

Adjusting to College: Finding Your Balance in a New Chapter

Adjusting to college is both exciting and challenging. This article explores how to find balance, build routines, and embrace change as you navigate independence, new environments, and the process of discovering who you’re becoming.

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Life After College: When the “Real World” Feels Anything but Real
Young Adults Laura Cunningham 10/5/25 Young Adults Laura Cunningham 10/5/25

Life After College: When the “Real World” Feels Anything but Real

Life after college can feel both exciting and uncertain. This article explores how to navigate the emotional transition from student to adult—redefining success, rebuilding structure, and learning to trust yourself as you create a life that feels authentically yours.

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Taylor Swift, the Life of a Showgirl, and the Art of Radical Acceptance
Self Esteem Laura Cunningham 10/3/25 Self Esteem Laura Cunningham 10/3/25

Taylor Swift, the Life of a Showgirl, and the Art of Radical Acceptance

Like Taylor on stage, radical acceptance invites us to stop fighting what we can’t change and start showing up authentically—sequins, heartbreak, and all.

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Love Without Validation: Why It Feels So Lonely
Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/22/25 Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/22/25

Love Without Validation: Why It Feels So Lonely

Love without validation can feel isolating, even when you’re not alone. Explore why validation matters, how its absence impacts self-worth, and what you can do to create deeper, more fulfilling connections.

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Learning to Validate Yourself: A Core DBT Skill That Builds Confidence
Self Esteem Laura Cunningham 9/19/25 Self Esteem Laura Cunningham 9/19/25

Learning to Validate Yourself: A Core DBT Skill That Builds Confidence

DBT teaches the powerful skill of self-validation — learning to honor your feelings with compassion instead of criticism. By practicing this, you can rebuild self-trust, ease emotional pain, and grow lasting confidence.

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How to Cope With Body Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery Without Losing Hope
Body Image and Eating Disorders Laura Cunningham 9/18/25 Body Image and Eating Disorders Laura Cunningham 9/18/25

How to Cope With Body Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery Without Losing Hope

Body changes in eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming, but they’re not a setback — they’re a sign of healing. With compassion, support, and hope, you can learn to trust your body again and find freedom beyond the mirror.

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Boundaries in Love: Saying No Without Losing Connection
Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/17/25 Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/17/25

Boundaries in Love: Saying No Without Losing Connection

Healthy boundaries don’t push love away — they make it stronger. When couples learn to say yes and no with honesty and care, they create the safety and trust needed for intimacy to truly grow.

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How Couples Can Communicate About Sex Without Shame or Pressure
Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/16/25 Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/16/25

How Couples Can Communicate About Sex Without Shame or Pressure

Open conversations about sex can feel intimidating, but they’re key to building trust and intimacy. Learning to communicate desires and boundaries with compassion helps reduce shame and strengthen connection.

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Attraction or Attachment? Why We Confuse Chemistry With Connection
Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/15/25 Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/15/25

Attraction or Attachment? Why We Confuse Chemistry With Connection

We often mistake the rush of chemistry for lasting love, but real connection is built on safety, trust, and reciprocity. By understanding how attraction and attachment intertwine, you can start choosing relationships that not only spark excitement but also sustain deep, healthy intimacy.

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Coping with Prenatal Anxiety and Body Image Shifts
Motherhood Laura Cunningham 9/12/25 Motherhood Laura Cunningham 9/12/25

Coping with Prenatal Anxiety and Body Image Shifts

Pregnancy is full of changes—physically and emotionally. This post explores how anxiety and body image shifts are common, and how compassion can help.

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Invisible Pressures: Body Image Struggles for Women in High-Performing Careers
Women's Health Laura Cunningham 9/11/25 Women's Health Laura Cunningham 9/11/25

Invisible Pressures: Body Image Struggles for Women in High-Performing Careers

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The Psychology of Taylor Swift’s Lyrics: Why We See Ourselves in Her Songs
Self-Care Laura Cunningham 9/10/25 Self-Care Laura Cunningham 9/10/25

The Psychology of Taylor Swift’s Lyrics: Why We See Ourselves in Her Songs

Taylor Swift’s lyrics resonate because they reflect our own stories of love, loss, and growth. This post explores the psychology behind why her music feels so personal—and how it helps us feel understood.

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Therapist Tips for Managing Burnout in Your 20s and 30s
Self-Care Laura Cunningham 9/9/25 Self-Care Laura Cunningham 9/9/25

Therapist Tips for Managing Burnout in Your 20s and 30s

Burnout in your 20s and 30s is more common than you think, but it doesn’t have to define your life. With the right tools and support, you can restore balance, protect your energy, and thrive again.

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The Psychology of Ghosting: Why it Hurts and How to Heal
Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/8/25 Dating & Relationships Laura Cunningham 9/8/25

The Psychology of Ghosting: Why it Hurts and How to Heal

Ghosting can leave you hurt and confused- this article explores why it stings and how to heal.

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How to Handle Jealousy When a Friend’s Life Seems “Ahead” Of Yours
Women's Health Laura Cunningham 9/7/25 Women's Health Laura Cunningham 9/7/25

How to Handle Jealousy When a Friend’s Life Seems “Ahead” Of Yours

Explore why jealousy can arise in friendships and learn practical strategies to shift from comparison to self-compassion. so you can honor your own path while maintaining meaningful connections.

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