Posts by Lauren Robbins

We have all experienced grief at some point in our lives. It is a universal experience, and it is not only about losing someone through death. If you do a…

I don’t know if it is the holiday season or the phase of the moon, but it feels like there is anxiety everywhere I turn lately. I am currently reading…

3 steps to rekindle passion after surviving the not-so-sexy reality of fertility treatments or pregnancy loss. You were eagerly anticipating the wild food cravings, the feeling of tiny feet kicking…

We are our own worst critic. Unfortunately, for many, that phrase is all too true. In a world where our every move can be documented, and a society where “busy”…

The fall is officially upon us here in Minnesota. The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing, and schools are back in session. Another indicator that we are in this…

“I’m so stupid.” “I can’t believe I did that again!” “What’s wrong with me?” “I can’t do anything right.” “I’m not worthy of happiness.” Do these comments sound familiar? Are…

I often have conversations with people around feelings. Imagine that, a therapist talking about feelings… Consistent themes I hear sound much like this: “I shouldn’t feel like that” or “I…

At some point in our lives we’ve all been told to never go to bed angry. Some say it stores those negative emotions in your long term memory, some say…

Throughout your life countless people—both known and unknown to you—have loved and cared for you, wished you well, and shown you innumerable acts of kindness. Right this minute, as you…