Healing, Recovery, and the Sacrament of Waiting
Several weeks ago, I was sorting a stack of papers at home when I came across this poem, one of my favorites. You never know what treasures you may come across when you de-clutter. As I re-read the poem, I was […]
“Little-n” Narcissism: The Dangerously Quiet Whisper That Tells You It’s All Your Fault
When we hear the word narcissism, we tend to think of people who are arrogant, self-centered, and entitled, with an inflated sense of their own importance and difficulty feeling true empathy for others. These kinds of people can come across […]
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Quirky Chicken Fried Rice
The Lazy Psychologist has been back in the kitchen this Fall! If you’re new to my blog, you may be asking yourself why a psychologist is posting recipes on her blog about mental health. Good question! Here’s the simple answer: […]
Please Don’t Ghost Your Therapist: The Importance of Saying Goodbye and Ending Well
Ghosting: the act of disappearing from a relationship, ceasing all communication without warning or explanation. Ghosting is not a new phenomenon but in today’s fast-paced, plugged-in world, ghosting out of a relationship is easier than it has ever been. If […]
Strengthening Breath: A Weird, Twisty, and Wonderful Mindful Breathing Practice
Welcome to my video blog this week. Today, I’ll be sharing another mindful breathing exercise. Breath practices can be a powerful way to modulate stress by helping to calm and sooth our agitated nervous system. This breath is called the […]
An Attitude of Gratitude and My Colombia Vacation
Did you know that gratitude is good for your health? According to researchers, people who regularly practice gratitude have better heart health, sleep better, are more likely to exercise and eat healthfully, and are more resilient in terms of emotional wellbeing. […]
Be Nice to Yourself! The Science of Self-Compassion
Will you try an experiment with me? Read the following paragraph and check back in with me afterward. “You’re a total idiot. Why on earth would you do something like that? You’ll never amount to anything because you can’t get […]
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Savory Oatmeal Stew
Welcome to another installment from the Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen. For those of you who are new to my blog, you may be wondering why a psychologist is sharing a recipe on her blog about mental health. The answer […]
Feeling Stressed Out? Hum!
When we are experiencing stress or high anxiety, significant changes happen in our bodies and brains, which can leave us feeling uncomfortable in our own bodies. Breath practices can be a powerful way to modulate stress by helping to calm […]
Thank Your Brain Because It’s Only Trying to Help…and Other Creative Ways to Respond to Your Mind’s Worries
Have you ever had a worry question or concern get stuck in your head? Yep, me too. When this happens, it’s usually because we’re worried about something. Sometimes, these repetitive questions can feel annoying and obnoxious. Sometimes, they can feel […]