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.
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?
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.
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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