https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y3hdy54fc5uy5ftt/Sierrah_Podcast_1_7apee.mp3 In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Sierrah Hamilton interviews Dr. Mirisse Foroughe, the Research Institute Director at Emotion Transformation Institute, the…
The poem The Guest House by the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin Rumi is a timeless invitation to welcome every emotion, pleasant or painful, into our lives….
Parents now face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with screens, with recent…
‘Avoidance’, by Rukmini Poddar is a depiction of how we can often end up in a pattern of avoidance, often as a result of trying…
‘Overwhelm’, by Rukmini Poddar is a depiction of one of the uncomfortable emotions we can hold in our hearts. Rukmini’s art focuses on the visual…
A single welling tear, partially veiled, offers a glimpse into the complex tapestry of human emotion. In a world that frequently extols the virtues of…
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions that resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
Kitty Westin highlights that many of the key people we know and look up to such as Winston Churchhill, Angelina Jolie, Micheal Phelps, Lady Gaga,…
Stevie Smith (1902-1971) was an English poet and essayist known for her unique and morbid prose style. Stevie was cautious not to be exposed to…
Jan Toorop’s painting, “O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?” (1891), serves as a powerful expression of emotions. That resonate deeply with mental health themes, offering…
“I told my wife our son was leaking for no reason. She corrected me – he was crying.” For Alex (name changed for anonymity) his…
How do you nurture yourself when you’re feeling hard emotions? Jai Chand + Grayson’s song Hold Yourself is a beautiful ode to holding yourself through…
Ed Sheeran is a widely popular English singer and songwriter. In his 2023 song ‘Borderline’, Ed describes his struggles with depression, feeling as if ‘sadness…
Why is self-compassion important, and what are some specific practices and steps that you can use to increase feelings of self-compassion? In these insightful videos,…
With the “Barbie” movie just coming out a few months ago, it’s time we look at one of the sounds from the movie’s album. This…
Lauren Rudolph is committed to helping people improve their wellbeing through holistic health approaches, poetry, and art. Lauren’s art focuses on mental health, emotions, and…
Steph Slack can still remember exactly where she was in 2010 when she received the heartbreaking phone call from her dad about her beloved uncle….
Daily life can be overwhelming, especially for students who are struggling with some type of mental health. While sick days have been around for a…
The TED talk titled “What’s normal anxiety — and what’s an anxiety disorder?” goes into depth on what anxiety disorders are. Dr. Jen Gunter explains…
Ed Sheeran released “Save Myself” on his third studio album, “÷” in 2017. This song portrays an emotional sentiment of how individuals may feel burnt…
