Hidden Struggles of a Recovering-Perfectionist
Last month, my family and I moved to a new home. Although we stayed within the same state, we relocated about two hours away from the...
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Brooke Halliday
Jul 168 min read
Conflicting Emotions and Moving Forward: Grief, Dissociation & Big Dreams
Have you ever felt conflicting emotions so deeply that they have you spinning in circles? Today I share my personal journey through...
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Brooke Halliday
May 216 min read
Here Come the Grannies!
I’m in my 30s now--have been for a few years. And the more time I spend in this decade of life, the more I realize that growing up is not...
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Brooke Halliday
Apr 167 min read
Sunday Reset as a Key Strategy for Improving Women's Mental Health
I cannot stress just how important my Sundays are to me. It takes A LOT for me to give them for any type of activity. Why? Because I KNOW...
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Mar 197 min read
How Society's 'Be It All' Expectations Impact Women
In today's ever-changing and fast-paced world, women are constantly bombarded with societal expectations of how to look, act, and be,...
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Brooke Halliday
Feb 206 min read
The Language of Money: How Financial Therapy Speaks to Your Overall Well-Being
Money is the #1 stressor in the US because we are never taught the language of money. First you learn, then you understand.
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Brooke Halliday
Jan 164 min read
2024 Word of the Year: "Slow" - A Guide to Improving Mental Health through Conscious Choices
When I took time to reflect on the word "slow", I started to become more aware of the speed of things happening around me
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Brooke Halliday
Dec 19, 20234 min read
More Than Resolutions: Navigating Your Life Glow-Up Checklist
As I perused TikTok one afternoon during my son's nap I stumbled upon a video of a woman talking about doing a "glow up" before turning...
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Shawn Halliday
Nov 22, 20237 min read
Unlocking the Power of Sleep: How Quality Rest Transforms Your Body and Mind
As a therapist, I am CONSTANTLY asking my clients about their sleep because not many people understand the truly massive impact that...
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Brooke Halliday
Oct 17, 20236 min read
Reorienting to Life After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Discover how to navigate the challenging journey of reorienting to life after pregnancy and infant loss.
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Brooke Halliday
Sep 19, 20236 min read
Overcoming the Hurdles: Accessing Mental Health Care in America
A therapist's experience with witnessing barriers to individuals receiving mental health care.
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Brooke Halliday
Aug 15, 20239 min read
A Fresh Take on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
One therapist's opinions and views on the Mental Health Parity Act and the challenges in mental health care.
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Brooke Halliday
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Intellectualization as Emotional Avoidance
Intellectualization is undercover avoidance for experiencing our emotions. Avoidance of our emotions prevents processing and moving on.
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Shawn Halliday
Jun 20, 20235 min read
Optimizing Mental Health: The Role of Nutrition in Managing Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Shawn Halliday's explanation on how to optimize nutrition for mental health benefits, specifically for depression and anxiety.
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Brooke Halliday
May 16, 20234 min read
High Functioning Anxiety/Depression: Why It's Not a Compliment
One therapists opinion on why labeling individuals with mental health concerns as "high functioning"
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Brooke Halliday
Apr 18, 20234 min read
3 Must-Reads for Understanding Mental Health
Therapist recommended books to create a foundation for understanding our mental health.
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Shawn Halliday
Mar 14, 20235 min read
Strong Body, Strong Mind: The Benefits of Fitness for Mental Wellness
Dr. Shawn Halliday, DC takes over the blog to talk about the benefits of exercise on mental health.
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Brooke Halliday
Feb 9, 20233 min read
Something Is Better Than Nothing
Do you struggle to get "basic" things done when you're down? Check out this post for inspiration for some wins.
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Brooke Halliday
Jan 26, 20234 min read
Welcome to Redbird Counseling
Learn about the owner of Redbird Counseling and where the name comes from.
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