Racial gaslighting is an insidious form of psychological manipulation that invalidates and dismisses the lived experiences of People of Colour. It’s particularly harmful to those in monoracial communities or transracial families, as it leaves individuals questioning...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many people find themselves grappling with mixed emotions—for Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous people alike. For Indigenous communities, the month of November is meant to be a time of celebration, reflection, and the recognition of...

Why a Mixed Race Heritage Month Matters As a mental health counsellor and someone who is multigenerationally Mixed race—Afro-Eurasian—I’ve experienced firsthand the complexities of navigating a multi-heritage identity. Mixed-race individuals often live at the...

Many adults carry the effects of childhood trauma without realising its impact on their current well-being. Childhood trauma, often stemming from experiences of abuse, neglect, loss, or instability, can leave invisible wounds that subtly shape an individual’s adult...

As a therapist, I see how the words we choose shape our experiences. Today, Gen Alpha’s “feeling language”—terms like “main character energy” and “soft life”—is transforming how we understand ourselves and our relationships. Here, I’ll explore some of these terms,...

In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in body trends within celebrity culture and social media. The once-celebrated Brazilian butt lift (BBL)—characterised by surgically enhanced hourglass figures—appears to have fallen out of favour. Influencers and...