THE BLOG
Why motivation feels impossible when your brain’s reward system is running on fumes.
We all have those days where you wake up, stare at your list, and think, “I should be able to do this.” You know w...
Everywhere I look, someone is promising that AI will fix healthcare.
According to the headlines, it’s going to find your diagnosis, predict your next mood swing, and write your therapy notes before b...
Why your empathy isn’t a flaw; it’s a form of connection.
I used to think something was wrong with me.
If someone in the room was tense, my shoulders would ache. If a friend cried, I’d feel the ache...
Every year, right around the first cool morning, something inside me exhales.
It’s not about Halloween or Thanksgiving - if anything, I’ve never loved either. I hate scary movies. I don’t like chaos ...
"What Your Doctor Forgot to Tell You About Depression Meds (My Honest Experience)"
When I wrote the title for this week’s YouTube video, I winced a little. Not because it isn’t true: but because it s...
Depression isn’t laziness. It isn’t weakness. And it’s definitely not a lack of discipline.
As both a physician and someone living with chronic illness, I know how heavy depression can feel. Even the...
When most people think of depression, they picture sadness, fatigue, or loss of motivation. But one of the most overlooked parts of healing depression is learning how to recognize, name, and release y...
When I first learned that depression was linked to changes in neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, something inside me shifted. For years, I carried shame, thinking maybe I ...
If you’ve ever struggled with depression, or loved someone who has, you know how heavy it can feel. People on the outside often think it’s just sadness, or worse, that it’s weakness or laziness. But d...
You’re Not Invisible, Your Struggle Is Real.
If you're Googling phrases like "I’m always tired but look OK," or "brain fog but functioning," you’re not alone and you’re certainly not imagining things...
 You're Not Broken: Your Brain is Trying to Help.
Let’s just say it: going to the doctor is not exactly anyone’s idea of fun. First, you have to make a phone call (yes, a phone call. Who even does th...
When you’re living with chronic illness, stress, or even just the pace of everyday life, it’s easy to put self-care on the back burner. We often wait for the "perfect moment" to start taking care of o...
