Mental health
Massiel Bradberry
Beneath The Surface of High Functioning Anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety is a complex and often misunderstood experience. The iceberg metaphor serves as a visual representation of the layers of emotions and pressures that people with HFA typically navigate beneath the surface. 

Beneath The Surface of High Functioning Anxiety
Self Esteem, Tips
Massiel Bradberry
Your body is not your worth. Body neutrality ...

Most of us have heard of the body positivity movement, and while its intentions are good, unconditionally loving one’s body and appearance can seem unrealistic to a lot of people, especially when we consider that 80% of women and 34% of men reported being dissatisfied with their bodies That’s why we want to share a middle ground with you, body neutrality, a place where liking your body isn’t a prerequisite for feeling good about yourself.

Your body is not your worth. Body neutrality & radical self-acceptance

anxiety

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ADHD and Anxiety in Women and Adults: Understanding the Link and Finding Balance

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ADHD and Anxiety in Women and Adults: Understanding the Link and Finding Balance

ADHD in adults—and especially in women—is finally getting the recognition it deserves. For years, countless women were misdiagnosed or overlooked because their symptoms didn’t look like the stereotypical “hyperactive boy.” Instead, they battled quiet chaos: disorganization, overwhelm, forgetfulness, and the creeping anxiety that follows.

The latest research shows that treating ADHD often reduces anxiety by addressing the root causes of daily stress—executive functioning challenges like planning, time management, and emotional regulation. From practical strategies like the OHIO technique (“Only Handle It Once”) to calming evening rituals that reset the brain, there are concrete tools that can transform frustration into confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety seems to follow your ADHD everywhere, this post will help you connect the dots—and give you actionable steps to build structure, find calm, and finally feel in sync with your brain.

The Cycle of Perfectionism

The Cycle of Perfectionism

This constant pursuit of perfection and success may give you the feeling that you have control of your life. This is only an illusion. The truth is, perfectionism doesn’t give you more control over our unpredictable world. It’s normal to want things to be a certain way, and it’s healthy to strive to reach realistic goals, but things go overboard when we our life and goals are driven by fear of failure and disappointing others.

Isn’t it time to break away from the cycle of perfectionism, burnout, and high-functioning anxiety? We think so.

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Get To The Root Of Your Stress: 5 Things That Make You Vulnerable To Stress

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Get To The Root Of Your Stress: 5 Things That Make You Vulnerable To Stress

Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. It is the body’s physical response to a real or perceived threat, demand, or danger.

Everyone experiences stress at different levels. Even when the same stressors are present, our experiences can be different. Certain groups experience higher levels of stress, for example, communities of color, LGBTQIA+, women, and parents.

Stress isn’t always harmful. For example, think about the motivation you feel to study for your next exam, or the urge to make a to-do list on a Sunday. These are positive ways that stress can help you focus and complete tasks. But when stress is frequent and intense, it can affect your overall health, resulting in a reduced quality of life.

This is why we want to help you get to the root cause of your stress, understand the ays it manifests for you, and learn preventative tools for coping with stress. Because you deserve a healthy, happy life.

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8 Tips for coping with social anxiety

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8 Tips for coping with social anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, dread, and uneasiness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Social anxiety is a feeling of worry or nervousness focused mainly on social interactions. To better understand social anxiety, let’s start by learning the main components that anxiety is created and sustained by: