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You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Name: A Guide to Identifying Emotional Needs
Many high-achieving women know how to show up for others but forget how to check in with themselves. In this post, we explore why identifying your emotional needs is essential for healing, how unspoken needs can lead to burnout, and what it really means to come home to yourself. It includes journal prompts, mindset shifts, and a free Wellness Kit to help you realign from the inside out.
Djuan Short
May 165 min read


How to Stop Saying “I’m Fine” When You Are Not: A Guide to Actually Naming Your Emotions
Tired of saying “I’m fine” when you are not? This post shows you how to clearly name your emotions so you can feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. You will learn a simple check-in practice using the Feelings Wheel to help you pause, get honest with yourself, and better understand your needs, especially in stressful or emotional moments.
Djuan Short
May 75 min read


How to Use the Feelings Wheel for Emotional Awareness & Self-Care: A step-by-step guide to help you effectively identify, process, and regulate your emotions.
If you have ever felt something deeply but struggled to name it, this guide is for you. Learn how to use the Feelings Wheel to identify, name, and understand your emotions more clearly. By following a simple step-by-step process, you will build emotional awareness and discover how to care for yourself in ways that truly support your healing and growth.
Djuan Short
May 73 min read


Why Do Therapists Charge a Consultation Fee?
Curious about the therapy consultation process? Learn how this first step supports your healing, clarity, and commitment to growth.
Djuan Short
Mar 264 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Find a Therapist That Takes My Insurance?
Are you struggling to find a therapist who takes your insurance? Here's why—and what you can do to still get the care you deserve.
Djuan Short
Mar 215 min read


11 Warning Signs You Have a Toxic Adult In Your Life
What is a Toxic Person? If I were to ask you, “What is a toxic person?” your mind would instantly bring up different interactions with...
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Dec 17, 202410 min read


5 Ways You Could Be Affected By A Toxic Relationship
After encountering a toxic person, you may wonder to yourself if you are capable of picking healthy people to engage in relationships...
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Dec 17, 20246 min read


The Reason Women Want Validation but are Afraid to be OPEN
Women want validation for many reasons, including to feel accepted, appreciated, and valued. Validation is a powerful tool for building...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read


Breaking the Cycle of Trauma: The Radical Act of Self-Love for Black Women to Reclaim Their Power
As Black women, we often are taught to put others before ourselves. Our historical conditioning has created unconscious beliefs of our...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read


Transform Anxiety into Action: The Magic of Quarterly Goals
As we move into Q3, it's essential to take a moment to reflect on the goals we set for Q2 and assess our progress. Often, we overlook...
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Dec 17, 20243 min read


From Panic to Peace: How to Tame Anxiety and Thrive
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the gap between where you are and where you want to be? It's a common aspiration to lead a life...
Djuan Short
Dec 17, 20244 min read


From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Women Who Lead Can Navigate Anxiety and Thrive
What if the anxiety that keeps you up at night wasn't a permanent part of your story? What if the tightness in your chest and the...
Djuan Short
Dec 17, 20244 min read


The Silent Struggle of Leadership: Why Women Leaders Need to Prioritize Themselves
A neon sign reading "This is the sign you've been waiting for", symbolizing, hope, change and empowerment Leadership is an influential...
Djuan Short
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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