Mandy’s Musings
Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship stress, or the lingering effects of trauma, this space offers tools and reflections designed to help you feel more connected, grounded, and understood. All content is rooted in my work as a somatic and trauma-informed therapist offering online therapy for women, couples, and families across Nevada and Pennsylvania.
Take what resonates and return whenever you need a space to reconnect, reflect, and grow.
When You’re Great at Everything, Except Enjoying It
High-achieving women often struggle to relax, enjoy sex, or feel pleasure. Learn how perfectionism disconnects you from pleasure and how therapy can help.
The Cost of Keeping Everyone Else Happy
The Cost of Keeping Everyone Else Happy- why self-sacrificing isn’t the flex you think it is.
The Burden of Truth: How Much Is Too Much?
Vulnerability isn’t about telling everyone everything. It’s about intentionally revealing who you are in ways that foster trust and connection. The truth doesn’t have to be a burden.
Self-Advocacy: Choosing Battles, Finding Peace
When you hear the word “advocate,” what kind of feeling does it evoke? Do you feel empowered and hopeful, or do you lean more toward dread and reluctance?
The Curious Case of Authenticity
I encourage authenticity and living with integrity because people pleasing and shape shifting can be an exhausting cycle of changing who you are to fit the environments you’re in. That’s not to say we shouldn’t make small adjustments to adapt to situations for our own comfort or to show respect. But what about when people expect us to change to match their beliefs and we choose not to oblige because it would not be authentic?
The Power of Road Rage
Have you ever been having a peaceful day and then, suddenly, your whole mood changes because of something another driver is doing on the road? Or maybe this happens quite often, and shouting expletives at strangers has become a normal part of your day. So, why do we lose our cool so easily because of other people’s actions?
What Does "Safe" Really Mean?
So, what does "safe" mean? It’s a concept that goes far beyond a physical space or a simple feeling of comfort. It’s a layered experience, encompassing physical security, emotional well-being, mental health, and social harmony. It is about the spaces we inhabit, both internally and externally, that allow us to be our most authentic selves without fear of harm.
Workaholic vs Alcoholic
Both workaholism and alcoholism stem from the desire to reduce pain. They are coping mechanisms developed in response to past stress, emotional pain, or unresolved trauma. However, the ways these behaviors manifest and impact an individual can differ due to the nature of the coping strategies involved.
The Ick Factor
The ick can sometimes be a sign that something isn't working in a relationship, but it isn’t always a clear red flag. Instead, it can be an invitation to explore why we feel this way. Our nervous system may be reacting to something beneath the surface that is signaling us to be on high alert.
Unlocking the Power of Implicit Memory
Have you ever caught yourself reacting to a situation or performing a task automatically, without consciously thinking about it? Maybe you’ve tied your shoelaces or hummed a familiar tune effortlessly. These seemingly automatic actions are guided by implicit memory, a fascinating and essential part of how our brains function.
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