Let’s look at three types of fear that rarely get a voice: Christophobia, Contraltophobia, and the powerful, often unspoken fear of rape and

If you’re going through menopause and finding yourself exhausted but unable to sleep, you’re not alone. Many women describe feeling...

Imagine a little boat sailing on the ocean...

Speak up despite the labels - the more people who refuse to be silenced the weaker the psychological hold becomes.

The power and perils of coercive language and understanding double binds

Values

Farmers can spend hours filling out complicated forms. This takes time away from core farming activities,

Gaslighting and how it works

Social and Political Uses of “Phobia”: Islamophobia, Homophobia, and More

A phobia is more than just a fleeting feeling of discomfort or a strong dislike; it is a profound, often debilitating fear of a specific...

*Cognitive dissonance* refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when we hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviours...

embracing the unknown with confidence

That ship has already sailed

When governments dismantle frameworks that have shaped a society for generations individuals are left grappling with their identity.

Politicians and influential figures often rely on nominalisations to soften their statements and make them harder to challenge.

A boundary is a clear line that distinguishes your personal space, values, and needs from those of others. It's a limit that helps...

The path to overcoming phobias

Fear of politicians

Phobias part 1

In Chapter 7 of The Anxious Mind,  Jonathan Haidt explores how smartphones and social media have created digital traps where boys often...