Most of us grew up with the same unspoken lessons about emotions. We were praised for being strong, which usually meant staying quiet. We were told things like “don’t cry,” “suck it up,” “stop being so sensitive,” or “man up.”

I used to fall into this trap all the time—and if I’m honest, I just did it again. It’s such an easy one to slip into. The belief that once life calms down, you’ll finally be able to focus on

I used to fall into this trap all the time—and if I’m honest, I just did it again. It’s such an easy one to slip into. The belief that once life calms down, you’ll finally be able to focus on

From the time we’re little, many of us are taught—directly or indirectly—that showing emotion is weakness. The lessons don’t always come as lectures; they slip into the words and phrases we hear over and over, shaping how we learn to

Have you ever been told your symptoms are “all in your head”? Or maybe no one ever said it directly—but after years of trying everything and still not feeling better, you started to wonder. You’ve done the tests. Tried the

Have you ever been told your symptoms are “all in your head”? Or maybe no one ever said it directly—but after years of trying everything and still not feeling better, you started to wonder. You’ve done the tests. Tried the

I wish I could go back and sit across from the surgeons who looked me in the eye and said—with total confidence—“You need surgery.” They pointed to my scans. Circled the “problem areas.” Explained what was torn, degenerated, or misaligned.

The truth is, most of us are doing everything right when it comes to health — and yet, we’re still struggling. Fatigue. Gut issues. Migraines. Autoimmune flares. Anxiety. Back pain. Sleep problems. The list goes on. I know because I lived it.