It’s the time of year when many of us (over a third of Americans in 2025) are feeling reflective and intentional about how we want to feel in the upcoming year. New Year’s resolutions can tend to get bogged down by unrealistic expectations, but there are evidence-based ways to set mental wellness goals that will help you thrive in 2025.

Holistic treatments for anxiety or GAD focus on healing through natural methods that support overall well-being. These approaches not only aim to reduce anxiety but also promote long-term balance and resilience. In this post, we'll explore some effective holistic treatments for GAD.

It seems like everywhere you go someone is talking about dieting or the pursuit of weight loss in some form. While diets may seem so normalized today, restricting our nutritional intake can put a tremendous amount of stress on our bodies. Eating less than what your body needs can negatively impact our hormones responsible for metabolism, mood, energy, hunger and satiety and reproductive health.

Two things are true: the months following bringing home a new baby can be the most magical AND the most challenging time of a person’s life. It is important for all people going through this to know what is typical and what is not, and most importantly, to know that they are not alone.

Working with couples, I’ve witnessed it firsthand. One partner is frustrated that the other can’t remember to finish a certain task or is always late to events. The other partner becomes defensive, stating they are trying their best and tired of being nagged. Both partners feel unheard, leading to increased conflict.

In a world that often demands perfection - a definition that is continuously changing, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are. Taking the steps toward understanding and accepting all aspects of our identity can lead to improved self-esteem and a more fulfilling life.

In the dynamic sphere of LGBTQ+ issues, “bisexual invisibility,” sometimes also called “bisexual erasure,” is an important piece of the puzzle, however, it is not often at the forefront of the conversation.

One of the most common questions to receive when advocating for the LGBTQ+ community is “what is the deal with pronouns and why does everyone care so much?”