by Mike Veny | Jan 2, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Mike Veny | Nov 25, 2025 | Articles
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...
by Mike Veny | Nov 12, 2025 | Articles
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...
by Mike Veny | Nov 2, 2025 | Articles
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...
by Mike Veny | Oct 22, 2025 | Articles
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...
by Mike Veny | Oct 20, 2025 | Articles
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...
