by Megan Hall | Jan 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma
When we think about exercise it is often framed in rigid, punishing ways: Move more. Push harder. Be disciplined. For many people, especially those who have experienced challenges with mental health, this messaging isn’t just unhelpful but it can be harmful. Movement...
by Megan Hall | Jan 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
In a culture that prizes productivity and constant activity, rest is often treated as optional or even lazy.This messaging is harmful and can feed cycles of guilt, self-criticism, or compulsive behavior. Rest is not a reward; it is a vital component of mental and...
by Megan Hall | Dec 21, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma
Emotions are often treated as fleeting, irrational, or something to be controlled. We’re told to calm down, move on, or not take things so personally. But emotions aren’t random interruptions to logic, they are sophisticated biological processes designed to help us...
by Megan Hall | Oct 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
We all carry beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. Some are helpful: “I can handle hard things” while others sabotage our confidence, relationships, or goals. These are negative beliefs are deep, often unconscious convictions like “I’m not enough,” “I always...
by Megan Hall | Aug 14, 2025 | Depression
A safety plan is a simple, personalized tool that helps save lives during a mental health crisis. Developed in collaboration with a therapist, it helps people recognize warning signs, use healthy coping strategies, connect with support, and make their environment...
by Megan Hall | Jul 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
We’re often our own worst critics and the negative impacts are insidious and can be quite deep. That critical voice is the one that says, “Why can’t you just get it together?” or “Everyone else is doing better than you.” The inner critic and might seem like it’s...
