Positive Psychology will completely change the way you think about growth. Instead of focusing on fixing what's wrong or what happened, positive psychologhy is forward-focused! Positive psychology teaches how to build more confidence, purpose, gratitude, and joy starting NOW. In this episode I share what positive psychology actually is, how it can change your relationship with some of the trials in your life, (talk specifically about how it changed my relationship with food and body image. In this episode I give simple ways you can start applying it to your life through both a psychology lens and a Christian perspective!

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Peacekeeper vs. peacemaker — what's the difference? Most people are trying to keep the peace, but very few people actually know how to make it. In this episode, I explain the psychology of conflict, how to handle hard conversations better, and how becoming a peacemaker can strengthen every relationship in your life!

This week I'm talking about the psychology behind helping people and why leadership has less to do with confidence and more to do with identity. We're breaking down the bystander effect, empathy, and how faith can help you become someone who steps forward instead of waiting!

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This week's episode is a little different than usual. I'm sharing a conversation from when I was a guest on the Bonded Brotherhood Podcast, where I opened up about my dad, who he really was, the silent battle he was carrying, and what our family has walked through since losing him. In this conversation, we talk about grief, mental illness, stigma, and the reality that there is no single "face" to the struggles people carry. My hope is that this episode helps you better understand the people in your life, grow in compassion for what others may be going through quietly, and feel less alone if you're navigating loss or heartbreak yourself. This is a meaningful and personal one, and I'm really grateful to share it with you.

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Why do we feel guilty for resting? Why does it feel like we're never doing enough? In this episode I break down the psychology behind productivity guilt, why our brains hold onto past mistakes, and how to finally start letting some of it go, from both a psychology and Christian perspective!

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I love the mind–body connection! The more I study psychology, the more I realize how connected our thoughts, stress, and physical health really are. In this episode I'm sharing what I learned in psych this week about the science of stress, why your body reacts the way it does, and how faith and agency can help us live a peaceful lifestyle.

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This week in my psychology classes, we talked about conformity, groupthink, and obedience — and I could not stop thinking about how relevant it is right now.

Why do good people go along with things they don't agree with? Why is it so hard to speak up in a room where everyone else agrees? Why do we lower our standards just to avoid being "awkward"?

In this first episode of my new series, What I Learned in Psych This Week — Through a Christian Lens, I'm breaking down the real psychology behind social pressure — including the famous obedience experiment that still gives me chills — and how understanding it can protect your identity.

We're talking about people-pleasing, cognitive dissonance, and why nothing is more powerful than a girl who can walk into any room and remain the same.

Science explains the pressure. Faith gives us the anchor.

If you've ever struggled to stay true to what you believe when the room feels loud — this one is for you.

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Two years after losing my dad to suicide, I'm sharing what grief actually looks like when life keeps moving, especially the moments that feel beautiful and bittersweet at the same time.

I talk about WHY grief can feel heavier when life goes on, the science behind that, and how I've learned to let grief and joy exist in the same space!

If you're grieving anything — a person, a relationship, a version of yourself or your life — this is for you!!

Moving forward doesn't mean moving on. And you're not crazy for feeling both grateful and heartbroken at the same time.

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This Valentine's Day, we are talking about love!! More specifically... unconditional love! In this episode, I'm breaking down what unconditional love really means (and what it doesn't), why we instinctively withhold love when we're hurt, and why that almost always backfires. We'll talk about how loving like Christ clears your mind, protects your peace, strengthens your relationships, and ultimately makes you a stronger, more grounded person!

I'm sharing the psychology behind unconditional love, how to stop trying to control people through emotional withdrawal, what to do when someone doesn't reciprocate, and how this principle will bring you closer to God and closer to the best version of yourself.

If you've ever felt frustrated in relationships, disappointed in someone, or unsure how to love well without losing yourself, this one's for you.

Listen to this episode, and learn how to love like He loves.

No matter what season of life you're in, staying close to Jesus will always be the most important. In this episode, I share six simple, intentional ways to stay connected to Christ through both the good seasons and the hard ones. If you're craving more peace, grounding, and closeness with God, this is for you!

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