Finding Roots in a Fast-Paced World | Part 2
In a world driven by fast fashion, constant productivity, and ever-shifting trends, authenticity can feel increasingly out of reach. This piece explores why our brains are wired to chase “acceptability,” how dopamine keeps us hooked on the new, and what we lose when speed replaces depth. What if real authenticity isn’t about keeping up—but about growing roots?
New Year, Old You? | Part 1
Dr. Julie Brown, a therapist in Pasadena, explores transformation through The Work of Standing at the Threshold—where lasting change begins not with resolutions, but presence.
New Meaning After Betrayal Trauma
Originally published in the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, Analyze This! January/February, 2020
Whole-Person Recovery After Trauma
Originally published in the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association Newsletter, Analyze This! January/February, 2019