Jacinda Arden’s departure as the leader of New Zealand has pushed society to reflect on its hidden expectation that people in powerful roles should remain composed and put up a facade, regardless of personal struggles or mental health concerns. Jacinda leaving office opened many eyes to this “unseen burden” placed […]
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Can you relate to this? You’ve done the work, you’ve found success, you have great coping strategies, you’ve worked through your trauma. In a crisis, you’re the person others rely on. Everyone comes to you as their trusted source of comfort, support and advice. You’re the rock that others lean […]
Whatever you feel about the royal family and Prince Harry, they are certainly in the media this week. I was invited to share my thoughts on his new book “Spare” from the perspective of trauma. I hadn’t given the situation much thought before, but after some research I noticed some […]
The fear of saying yes, or FOSY, can be a significant barrier to personal and professional growth. It is a common tendency to worry about saying yes to new opportunities, particularly if there is a risk of failing or looking silly. However, it is important to remember that saying yes […]