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Lessons in Love and Drama: What Love Island Teaches Us About Relationships
Reality TV often glamorizes love, showing picture-perfect moments that blur the line between fantasy and reality. While the show entertains, it also highlights what not to do in relationships.
Natalie Herriott
3 days ago3 min read
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You’re Not Lazy — You’re Tired, Overwhelmed, and Human
Many of us were raised to believe that resting means we’re lazy or falling behind. This belief can make it nearly impossible to let our bodies and minds relax without feeling anxious. This blog invites you to unpack that guilt and learn tiny ways to rest that feel safe and healing.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
7 days ago2 min read
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Hot Girl Healing > Hot Girl Summer
In today’s world, social media often promotes images of perfect bodies, making it easy to feel pressured to look a certain way. However, instead of targeting a fleeting summer appearance, maybe it’s time to shift the focus toward something much deeper: "Hot Girl Healing" rather than "Hot Girl Summer.
Natalie Herriott
Jun 174 min read
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Unlearning Hyper-Independence — Why You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone
Doing everything yourself may feel safer than risking being let down by others. But carrying the weight of your entire world alone is exhausting and unsustainable. In this blog, you’ll find permission to ask for help and reminders that true strength includes vulnerability.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Jun 162 min read
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The Trap of Social Comparisons: How Social Media is Making Millennials and Gen Z Feel 'Behind' in Life
Social media has created a world of constant comparison, leading young adults to feel as though they’re “falling behind” in life. This blog examines how social media can distort reality and encourage feelings of inadequacy, offering advice on how to reclaim your narrative, practice self-compassion, and focus on your own journey. It’s time to step away from the highlight reel and embrace your unique timeline.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Jun 124 min read
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Navigating Fears and Uncertainty as a Gen Z’er Entering the Workforce in Unstable Times
The transition from school to the workforce can be daunting, especially in an unstable economy. This blog explores the fears and anxieties Gen Z faces when entering the job market and offers strategies to build confidence, embrace uncertainty, and focus on personal growth. By acknowledging your fears and focusing on what you can control, you can navigate this uncertain time with resilience and clarity.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Jun 54 min read
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Navigating Toxic Friendships: Strategies for Personal Growth and Resilience
Toxic friendships can be some of the most difficult relationships to deal with. You may want to change the other person, but the truth is you can only control your reactions and responses.
Natalie Herriott
May 64 min read
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When Love Feels Like Whiplash: Navigating Relationships with Borderline or Bipolar Parents
This blog explores the emotional experience of growing up with a parent who may have lived with Borderline Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder. It breaks down the key differences between the two diagnoses while centering the impact on Black and Brown children who often had to grow up fast in emotionally unstable environments. Readers will learn how these dynamics show up in adulthood and get practical tools to begin healing.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Apr 244 min read
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Grieving the Childhood You Never Had: Navigating Healing and Self-Compassion
Many Black and Brown millennials and older Gen Z adults are carrying the weight of a childhood they never got to fully experience. This blog explores what it means to grieve not having the parents you needed, being adultified too soon, or growing up in survival mode. It also offers gentle, affirming ways to begin healing and reclaiming the joy you deserved.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Apr 233 min read
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They Cheated, Now What? How Young Adults Can Overcome Shame and Rebuild After Infidelity
Supporting young adults who are working through experiences of infidelity.

Brittney Austin, AMFT
Apr 184 min read
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