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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Weather Empaths: Understanding Atmospheric Sensitivity
The Hidden Connection Between Weather and Emotional Well-being For some people, the weather isn't just small talk—it's an intimate dance...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20242 min read
The Science of Cozy: Understanding the Psychology of Winter Comfort
I'll help you streamline the text while maintaining its informative and creative essence. Here's a more fluid, human-like version: ...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Psychological Traps to Look Out for in the Field of 'Mental Health'
The field of mental health has made great strides in recent decades, helping to destigmatize mental illness and make treatment more...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20242 min read
What Leads Us to Feel Embarrassed and How to Overcome It
The unbearable weight of embarrassment we've all been there - that sinking feeling of wanting to disappear, face flushed red, stomach...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20243 min read
The Limits of Traditional Therapy in Addressing the Complexities of Mental Health
While therapy and psychiatry have become increasingly mainstream in American society, rates of mental illness, anxiety, depression and...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20245 min read
Calming the Digital Torrent: Strategies for Phone-pinging Anxiety
Throughout the day, our phones can sometimes feel like a slot machine, where every notification may bring good news or a social...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Is Seeing Really Believing? Analyzing the Stubborn Mind
Have you ever been in a situation where undeniable evidence was presented, yet disbelief persisted? This phenomenon is not uncommon and...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20243 min read
How Trauma Creates Bias and Bias Creates Trauma
Trauma is a word that is often associated with severe experiences like physical abuse or a life-altering event. But trauma can take many...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20245 min read
How to Identify and Address Co-Dependency in Your Relationship
Co-dependency is a common issue in relationships that is not talked about very often. Co-dependency happens when one person depends on...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Shattering the Illusion: How Our Internal Filters Keep Us Stuck
Imagine, if you will, a pair of tinted glasses. These glasses, colored by your past experiences, beliefs, expectations, and values,...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Emotional Energy Management: Understanding How Emotions Affect Your Energy Levels
Emotions are an integral part of our daily lives. They shape our thoughts, actions, and reactions to situations we encounter. However,...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20232 min read
The Danger of Psychological Projection: Why We Should Focus on Ourselves
Have you ever found yourself having feelings towards someone and later realized that those traits you assigned to them were ones you...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20234 min read
The Fine Line Between Helping and Ego-driven Rescuing
As humans, we possess an inherent inclination to assist one another. Nevertheless, our well-intentioned actions can sometimes lead to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20235 min read
Establishing Strong Boundaries: Respecting Yourself and Others for Mutual Respect
Boundaries are an important part of our lives, allowing us to define our personal space and determine how we interact with the world...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 24, 202313 min read
Inside "Lost and Broken" with Congressman Adam Smith
For Congressman Adam Smith, his journey from state senator to a 27-year veteran of Congress has been filled with highs and lows. Despite...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Being Mindful: What it Means to Be Truly Aware
Mindfulness has been around for centuries, but it’s only recently gained attention and popularity as a key component of mental...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 1, 20233 min read
Understanding the Theory of Positive Disintegration
Have you ever felt like you were being pulled in two different directions? On one hand, you may feel inspired and motivated to do...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20233 min read
What's the Difference Between Emotions, Feelings, and Mood?
Moods, feelings, and emotions are often used interchangeably, but there are important distinctions between them. While they all have to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read
The Heart-Mind Connection: How Your Heart Plays into How You Feel
Have you ever felt your heart sink when you've received bad news or experienced a moment of joy so deep it traced through your chest? It...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Identifying a Victim Mentality and Cultivating a Growth Mindset
It is easy to become trapped in a state of helplessness and victimization while living in the modern world, where we may believe that our...
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