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Getting Unstuck: Somatic Tools for When Thinking Is Not Enough
💬 A Gentle Beginning If you’re reading this in a moment of overwhelm, numb, flooded, or stuck, you’re not alone. This guide is for the...

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
May 165 min read
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The Burnt Toast Theory
The Burnt Toast Theory is not about breakfast. It is about boundaries, self-worth, and the quiet ways we learn to accept less than we deserve. This essay explores how to recognize those patterns — and how to change them.
Bode Akinbobola, Ph.D.
May 114 min read
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Turn Awareness into Action: Making Mental Health Welcoming
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 is "Turn Awareness into Action."

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
May 23 min read
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A Classroom for the Heart: Mental Health and Depression Awareness Month
"Your mental health matters!" May is not just another month. It is a time to pause, reflect, and engage with the reality that mental...

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
May 15 min read
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Why Managing Emotions Isn’t the Same as Healing Them
We live in a culture that celebrates emotional intelligence—our ability to regulate, manage, and suppress emotions when necessary. Managing feelings is not the same as understanding them. True healing begins not with control but literacy: the courage to name, explore, and live through what we feel.
In this essay, I explore why emotional literacy is not just helpful—it is essential for authentic emotional health.

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
Apr 283 min read
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The Sixth Language: Love as Safety
Maybe we don’t need a sixth love language. Maybe we just need to recognize the one that makes all the others possible: safety.

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
Apr 246 min read
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When Food Becomes Fear: The Mental Health Impact of Being “Allergic to Everything”
Severe food allergies are more than a dietary issue—they are a psychological, social, and existential challenge. This essay explores what happens when eating becomes dangerous, and how we might redefine nourishment in a body that resists it.

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
Apr 224 min read
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Nourishing Your Mind A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Wellness Nutrition
How to Nourish Your Mind Through What You Eat Your brain needs fuel—real, quality fuel—to function at its best. What you eat doesn’t just...

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
Apr 203 min read
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Chasing Dreams and Dodging Distractions: A Survival Guide
Because staying motivated is hard, and the internet exists. Introduction Pursuing your dreams sounds noble—until you realize it also...

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
May 25, 20245 min read
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7 Coping Strategies for Life’s Stormy Seasons
Introduction We all face moments when life feels like too much—when stress builds, emotions overflow, and even the simplest tasks feel...

Natasha Charles McQueen, Ph.D.
May 19, 20244 min read
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