Radical Realness Therapy

10/10/2017

Raise your hand if you've ever had a case of "the shoulds" in your life? (Is everyone raising their hands??)

I recently sat down with Portland-based therapist and the "Feeling Feelings" podcast host, Graham Turner. We chatted about the common fear that we are not enough, how our busy consumer culture keeps us stuck in that fear, and ways that we can start to move towards self-acceptance.

Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of Feeling Feelings Podcast by Graham Turner for free.

08/10/2017

There's no denying that mental health is highly stigmatized in communities of color. Thankfully, stigma hasn't stopped these therapists from spreading awareness through their mental health podcasts. Check out these 5 dope podcasts by therapists of color.

03/08/2017

Women, femme-identified people, trans folks, genderqueers, and all those standing up to be heard: Your stories and voices make the world a richer place. ❤

01/08/2017

Timely and timeless advice on maintaining hope: Take small but concrete steps, stay grounded in life's bigger picture, and stay connected to your community.

A liberal pastor offers advice for those who are fearful about the Trump era.

10/25/2016

As we enter adulthood, the trick is not only to stand tall but to unravel all of the shame-filled stories we held onto through our lives. You are enough, you are enough, you are enough.

09/15/2016

Well, I almost spit my coffee out when I saw this post from You get so many messages about the "shoulds" in your life, but what happens when self-care becomes another "should"? You should meditate, drink green tea, practice yoga, get a massage, turn off Facebook, etc. etc. Aggressive self-care happens to the best of us, but a little humor and compassion might be a better fix!

08/31/2016

Ever have those moments when you KNOW your feelings don't make logical sense, but your mind & body aren't getting the memo? EMDR is the tool I use to get clients out of that stuck place.
My heart did a little joyful leap when I saw that is talking about EMDR! EMDR is an powerful and well-researched treatment for healing PTSD, relational trauma, and anxiety.
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08/29/2016

Hey hey Monday! Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Although I'm not heading "back to school" this week, I still get that sense of a fresh start when September rolls around. A great time to check in with our goals, our relationships, and our bodies. But first, coffee... ☺️ (📷: )

08/10/2016

Woof. Anyone else struggling with that mid-week slump? Studies show that looking at cute pictures of puppies online relieves stress by 99%*
*I definitely made that statistic up, but I'm 99% sure that it's true!
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