What Really Works (Based on What I've Seen) Although stress management and burnout prevention techniques are universal, the nursing profession has nuances that require a distinct approach. Here's what I've learned actually helps when you're drowning in stress and...
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental illness? [5] That statistic hit me hard when I first started delivering presentations about mental health back in 2011. In my opinion, it’s inaccurate because it assumes that everyone they...
Back in 2011, I had a mental health breakdown. I spent my days walking the streets of New York City, spiraling out of control, disassociating, and desperate for even the smallest hope of relief. As humans, we tell ourselves stories, and the story that I was telling...
Here's something that might not surprise you: 89% of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holidays, with 41% reporting higher stress levels compared to other times of the year [23] [3]. Yeah, I know. The season that's supposed to bring joy and celebration often...
Anger has been my faithful companion for most of my life. I carried it everywhere. It was my shield, my weapon, my identity. When people hurt me, I held onto that rage like it was the most precious thing I owned. If I felt that you hurt me (real or imagined), I'm...
Transcendental meditation has come a long way. What started as a spiritual practice for hippies and seekers 50 years ago has become a mainstream meditation method with 10 million practitioners worldwide. Transcendental Meditation (TM) helps you reach a state of pure...
Summary Finding the right mental health speaker for your event can make the difference between a forgettable presentation and a transformative experience for your audience. After being a mental health motivational speaker for over 15 years and countless...
Let me tell you something that changed my life – finding the right therapist. For years, I battled depression and anxiety, experiencing what I now know were regular nervous breakdowns. Taking that first step wasn't easy, but every awkward phone call and uncomfortable...
Event planners don’t just coordinate logistics — you hold the universe together with caffeine, spreadsheets, and pure willpower. Table of Contents Why Event Planning Is So Stressful (Data) The Chaos Nobody Sees My First Taste of Corporate Event Chaos My Journey...