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The Link Between Perfectionism and Low Self-Worth (And How to Break Free)
You hold yourself to impossible standards. You push yourself harder than anyone else ever would. You don’t celebrate your wins because you’re already focused on what’s next. You feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough . On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But on the inside? You’re exhausted, anxious, and always waiting for the moment when you finally feel worthy . If this sounds familiar, you’re not just dealing with high standards, y

Rachel Hansen
Dec 29, 20254 min read


How to Heal from Emotional Numbness and Start Feeling Again
You don’t feel much anymore. Not sadness. Not joy. Not even anger. Just a dull sense of going through the motions. Life feels muted, like...

Rachel Hansen
Aug 4, 20254 min read


Why You Feel Emotionally Drained All the Time (Exhaustion And How to Reclaim Your Energy)
You wake up already tired. Conversations feel like too much. You’re just trying to get through the day, but even the things that once...

Rachel Hansen
Jul 21, 20254 min read


What Happens When Your Nervous System Goes Into Protection Mode (Survival Mode)?
Your nervous system has one job : to keep you alive. This state is often called protection mode, survival mode, or protective mode. It does this by constantly scanning for danger, deciding whether you should: ⚡ Fight (anger, irritation, hyper-vigilance) 🏃 Flight (anxiety, avoidance, restlessness) 🥶 Freeze (shutting down, dissociating, emotional numbness) 🤝 Fawn (people-pleasing, over-explaining, avoiding conflict at all costs) These survival responses aren’t choices—t

Rachel Hansen
Mar 25, 20255 min read


Understanding the Link Between Sleep and Mental Health
The link between good sleep and mental health can't be ignored. Learn why and how to leverage sleep for improved mental health.

Rachel Hansen
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Understanding and Supporting Psychosis: What You Need to Know
Do you know when to call 911, what signs of Psychosis need to be addressed immediately and how to help?

Rachel Hansen
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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