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 | 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...
by Megan Hall | Jul 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Self Care, Trauma, Women
Shame is a deeply painful emotion that makes us feel flawed, inadequate, or unworthy. Unlike guilt, which says, “I did something bad,” shame says, “I am bad.” Shame can shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and our capacity for healing. Often shame is not...
by Megan Hall | May 17, 2025 | Self Care
Sound healing is an ancient practice that has become increasingly recognized for its ability to facilitate emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. While it has long been understood that sound has the capacity to influence our minds and bodies in profound ways,...
