Dr. Sylvia K

Dr. Sylvia K Mental health and wellness

14/06/2026

There is something powerful about women gathering together. ❤️

During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal changes can affect our mood, stress, sleep, and overall well-being. One hormone can help: oxytocin—often called the “bonding” or “love” hormone.

Research shows that social connection, physical touch, shared experiences, and even exercising together can increase oxytocin, helping reduce stress and strengthen feelings of trust, belonging, and well-being.

This week in Miami reminded me of that truth.

I came to Miami for my book signing at Barnes & Noble and to share my message on podcasts like Surviving Roots and Cake for Dinner. But what impacted me most wasn’t the publicity—it was the people.

My friends showed up.

They supported me.

They made introductions.

They shared my message.

They reminded me that I wasn’t doing this alone.

No one writes a book alone. And no one launches a book alone.

The biggest return on investment I’ve ever received wasn’t financial—it was relational. The friendships I’ve invested in for years showed up for me in a big way this week.

Being surrounded by friends filled my cup, lifted my spirit, and reminded me how deeply loved and supported I am.

It helped me feel Loved AF.

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned this week, it’s this:

Connection is medicine.

That’s why my favorite chapter in Lonely AF is “Building Your People Puzzle.” Because the quality of our lives is shaped by the quality of our relationships.

If you’re craving deeper connection, Lonely AF will help take you from Lonely AF to Loved AF—one relationship at a time.

✨ Grab your copy and start building your people puzzle.

13/06/2026

Today I had the joy of taking Sarita’s yoga class at SLS LUX Brickell, and I left feeling inspired.

I’m so proud of Sarita and Carey, founders of The Heart Space Collective, for creating a wellness company rooted in something we all need more of: genuine human connection.

One of my favorite chapters in my book is about building a “people puzzle”—surrounding ourselves with people who help us grow, heal, and feel seen. What Sarita and Carey are creating embodies exactly that. Not the superficial, performative kind of community we sometimes see online, but real connection. The kind where people make eye contact, ask meaningful questions, share stories, and remember they’re not alone.

What feels especially meaningful is the synchronicity between Heart Space Collective and the work I share in my book through the 5-Step HEART Method. At the core of both is the belief that when we create space to connect with our own hearts, we show up more fully for one another.

Today was a beautiful reminder that wellness isn’t just about movement—it’s about belonging. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and connected.

I can’t wait to return to Miami this October for a fireside chat at Books & Books and to continue conversations with Sarita and Carey about future collaborations and retreats where we can help people reconnect with themselves, connect more deeply with others, and share that energy out into the world.

Because in a world that moves so fast, helping each other feel a little less alone may be some of the most important work we can do. 🤍 Follow .heartspacecollective

Oops! I accidentally shared the wrong address on my last book signing flyer, and I want to make sure no one ends up at t...
13/06/2026

Oops! I accidentally shared the wrong address on my last book signing flyer, and I want to make sure no one ends up at the wrong Barnes & Noble.

📍 The correct address is:
Barnes & Noble Plantation
591 S. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324

🕑 Today from 2:00–4:00 PM

I’d love to meet you, sign your copy of Lonely AF, answer questions, and connect in person.

Thank you for your patience and understanding—and thank you to everyone who has supported this book and its message that none of us have to navigate loneliness alone.

Hope to see you there! ❤️

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Cake for Dinner with Keesha Scott, and I’m so touched by her warmth, generosity, ...
12/06/2026

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Cake for Dinner with Keesha Scott, and I’m so touched by her warmth, generosity, and authenticity.

What I love most about her podcast is that it’s not about perfection—it’s about women sharing their truths, wisdom, and vulnerabilities so we can create genuine connection and help others feel less alone.

One part of our conversation that really stayed with me was when Keesha shared that during motherhood she sometimes felt like she didn’t quite fit in. I think so many women can relate to that. Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be isolating. Sometimes we’re surrounded by people and still feel different, misunderstood, or like we don’t fully belong.

That’s one way emotional loneliness can show up—not necessarily being alone, but feeling unseen, disconnected, or unable to share who you really are.

Ironically, talking about loneliness with Keesha left me feeling more connected. It also helped me articulate emotional loneliness in a new way.

Thank you, Keesha, for creating space for honest conversations and for showing up so fully, even after a red-eye flight home from interviewing Jenna Garth in Los Angeles.

One thing I’ve learned: when we stop hiding the parts of ourselves we feel ashamed of, we often discover we’re not alone at all. Those very things can become the bridge to connection, community, and belonging.

Follow and subscribe to Cake for Dinner podcast. You’ll leave feeling seen, understood, and a little less alone. ❤️

✨ Confession time…After my New York book launch, I flew back home to Switzerland feeling like I had failed.Not because t...
12/06/2026

✨ Confession time…

After my New York book launch, I flew back home to Switzerland feeling like I had failed.

Not because the launch wasn’t successful—but because I realized I hadn’t scheduled a single bookstore signing in the communities that helped shape me into the therapist and author I am today.

That realization hit me hard.

So I booked a flight to Miami.

Before returning to Switzerland, I’m making a stop at Barnes & Noble Plantation—the first of many bookstore signings I’ll be doing over the next nine months as I continue sharing Lonely AF with readers across the country.

This event feels especially meaningful because Barnes & Noble Plantation sits next to Nova Southeastern University, where I earned my PhD in Family Therapy. So much of what I learned there—from family systems thinking to understanding how our relationships shape us—became the foundation of Lonely AF.

I’m also excited to be in Florida recording two amazing podcasts: Cake for Dinner with Keesha Scott and Surviving Roots with Cari Fund.

📚 FREE Book Signing Event
📍 Barnes & Noble Plantation
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

If you’ve ever felt lonely, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns, I’d love to meet you. Come say hello, get your book signed, and be part of the beginning of this next chapter.

💛💙Who’s coming?

🎙️ I’m honored to share that my interview on the Communicate & Connect Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky went live Jun...
07/06/2026

🎙️ I’m honored to share that my interview on the Communicate & Connect Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky went live June 1st!

We had a powerful conversation about loneliness—a topic that affects all of us at some point in our lives, yet is often difficult to talk about openly. Loneliness can impact our emotional well-being, our relationships, our physical health, and our sense of connection. It is especially relevant for military members, spouses, veterans, and families who often navigate unique challenges related to separation, transition, and belonging.

I’m grateful to Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky for creating a space to discuss this important issue and explore ways we can build deeper connection, resilience, and community.

I’d love your support! ❤️

One of the best ways to help this message reach more people is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help increase visibility so that more individuals, couples, military families, and communities can access these important conversations.

⭐ Listen to the episode
⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
⭐ Share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation
⭐ Follow for more resources and support

Together, we can help normalize conversations about loneliness and strengthen the connections that matter most.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting this important work. ❤️

03/06/2026

✨ Exhaustion isn’t always about needing more sleep.

One of my favorite insights from the book Rewired: The Breakthrough Tapping Method to Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Body, and Finally Feel at Ease by Nick Ortner, Jessica Ortner, and Alex Ortner:

Your body’s energy factories—your mitochondria—can reduce energy production when your nervous system is stuck in stress mode. When your brain thinks you’re constantly under threat, your body shifts resources from thriving to surviving.

Many of us tell ourselves:
💭 “I just need more sleep.”
💭 “I’ll rest this weekend.”
💭 “It’s just a busy season.”

But what if your fatigue is actually a signal that your nervous system needs support?

Today’s tapping session, Energy Revival, is designed to help calm the stress response and invite your body back into a state of ease.

💛 Stop judging your exhaustion.
💛 Start listening to it.

Your body may not need you to push harder—it may need you to feel safer.

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02/06/2026

Today is my birthday. 🎂✨

As I turn another year older, I’m feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for the people, places, books, conversations, and experiences that have shaped this incredible year.

I’m grateful for my lifelong friends who have stood beside me through every chapter, and for the many new friends who have entered my life and expanded my heart and perspective.

I’m deeply grateful to my publisher, Amy, my marketing superstar, Aryn, my literary agent, Adriana, and to every friend, family member, reader, listener, and supporter who helped champion this book and share its message. Thank you to everyone I’ve met through podcasts, TV interviews, events, and conversations this year. Each connection has been a gift.

But more than anything, I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow.

For much of my life, I played small. I doubted myself. I worried about getting things right. I let insecurity have too much influence over the choices I made.

As I get closer to 50, I feel myself softening. Trusting more. Laughing more. Letting go more. I’m embracing the silly parts of myself, the vulnerable parts, and the parts that no longer need to control the outcome.

I’m learning to trust the unknown and release the timeline.

Some people bloom early. Some bloom later. I’ve often felt like a late bloomer, but today I see that differently. Every step, every setback, every lesson has brought me here. And for the first time, I truly feel like I’m just getting started.

This birthday feels special—not because I’ve arrived somewhere, but because I’m finally allowing myself to fully become who I am.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my growth, my work, my healing, and my voice. Thank you for believing in me, encouraging me, and walking alongside me.

I feel so lucky to be alive. So grateful to be connected to communities around the world. And so excited for whatever comes next.

Here’s to trusting the journey. Here’s to becoming. 💛

And here’s to another trip around the sun.

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I was honored to join Victor Imbimbo on the Bounce Back Podcast to talk about a topic that touches so many caregivers an...
01/06/2026

I was honored to join Victor Imbimbo on the Bounce Back Podcast to talk about a topic that touches so many caregivers and families: Loneliness. This episode is titled: Resolving Emotional Loneliness for Greater Well-being.

Victor is making such an incredible impact in the caregiver community. He has a heart of gold and a brilliant mind that knows exactly how to ask thoughtful, compassionate questions that help people feel comfortable, understood, and truly seen. He is one of those rare souls who brings both wisdom and warmth to every conversation.

I absolutely loved speaking with him about loneliness, the HEART Method®, emotional connection, resilience, and so much more. These are conversations that matter deeply, especially for caregivers who often carry so much while feeling forgotten, overwhelmed, and isolated in the process.

Thank you, Victor, for the opportunity to share this space with you. It was a privilege to be part of your show, and I hope to be back again soon!

If you’re a caregiver—or you love someone who is—I encourage you to check out Bounce Back with Victor Imbimbo and listen to our conversation.

🎙️ Listen, share, and let us know what resonates most with you.

22/05/2026

This month, I had my first-ever official book signing at my local bookstore, PAYOT, in Geneva.

Standing in that room felt surreal because three years ago I moved to Switzerland feeling completely lost.

I had already been rejected by two publishers and was questioning everything. I was determined to go deeper with my book proposal and create a more meaningful approach to loneliness.

That first year in Geneva was harder and lonelier than I ever expected. I had so much doubt and there were moments I wondered if I should let the dream go.

Then something unexpected happened.

Amy from Wiley found me on Instagram and offered me a book deal.

But what made this signing feel so meaningful was the full-circle moment behind it.

During my first year in Geneva, I walked into PAYOT on a rainy day with a new friend and remember thinking:

“One day my book will be here.”

That same day I met Lisa in the English book section.

Fast forward to this year,after joining Get Fit Suisse run club , and continuing to live what I teach in Lonely AF, I discovered Lisa was also a member of the running group.

The same woman I met on the day I quietly set that intention helped organize my first official bookstore signing.

Lisa didn’t just help promote my book—she helped organize one of the most memorable moments of my life.

PAYOT sold out of books. Nearly 80 people showed up—even with local protests blocking transportation across the city.

And what I felt most wasn’t success.

I felt community.

I witnessed vulnerability.

I sensed people wanting to be seen, heard, and understood.

This felt bigger than a book signing.

It felt like proof that we need each other more than ever.

Type CONNECT below and I’ll send you more information about Lonely AF 💛💙

And I’m excited to announce my second book signing on June 13 in Plantation, Florida. Looking forward to bringing the spirit of Lonely AF to Plantation, Miami, and West Palm Beach. Ps: I’m just getting started. 🤩✨💛💙📚

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