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

How to take care of yourself as you fight for social change

How to take care of yourself as you fight for social change

The past few weeks have been emotional. It’s June 2020 and communities across the United States and all over the world, are coming together to stand and fight for change. It’s been both heartbreaking and inspiring. And as we confront systemic and institutionalized white supremacy, and work to eliminate and counteract racism, we must not forget about taking care of ourselves. Remember, the fight doesn’t stop. Our collective strength will continue, and our voices will be heard.

It’s okay to take a moment to recollect ourselves, because by neglecting self-care we run the risk of burnout and exhaustion. Self-care is essential to maintain our energy and motivation, because the fight doesn’t stop.

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A Roadmap to Self-Acceptance

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A Roadmap to Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance is the act or state of complete acceptance of oneself with the awareness and understanding of one’s own capabilities and limitations. Self-acceptance means embracing not only the “good” or positive parts of ourselves, but embracing the uglier, scarier, more vulnerable parts too.

Learning to truly accept ourselves helps us to develop an understanding that we are separate from our actions. Your mistakes are mistakes, but not a direct representation of who you are, and they absolutely do not define you. Self-acceptance is an important tool in creating an authentic life, strengthening our relationship with ourselves, and ultimately living a more fulfilling life.

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Processing Intergenerational Trauma & Healing Black Mental Health

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Processing Intergenerational Trauma & Healing Black Mental Health

We hear your pain. We are listening to cries that are centuries old, and we stand with you.

People whose roots originate in trauma, whether that be a history of war, famine, genocide, or slavery, will often experience intergenerational trauma. This trauma is not new. It has lived in bodies from generation to generation, and right now, Black people are experiencing a collective re-traumatization, so we ask ourselves, what can we do?

5 Anxiety Reducing Podcasts to Listen to When Life Feels Overwhelming

5 Anxiety Reducing Podcasts to Listen to When Life Feels Overwhelming

Life feels overwhelming for so many of us right now, and I don’t know about you, but finding inner peace seems to be tougher than usual lately. Podcasts can be such a helpful resource for all things mental health. Whether you’re looking for emotional guidance or just a comforting voice to focus on in the moment, podcasts can help us remember one of the most powerful affirmations of all, we are NOT alone!

We created a list of 5 anxiety reducing podcasts to help you de-stress, learn more about yourself, and live better.