Judith Butler’s gender theory, particularly her concept of gender performativity, has been widely influential in both academic and popular circles. Butler argues that gender is not an innate […]
HHS Report on Gender-Affirming Care & Evidence-Based Practices
The HHS report was commissioned under Executive Order 14187 (signed January 28, 2025) and published last month, in November 2025. It aimed to review and synthesize the scientific […]
Attachment Parenting is NOT Attachment Theory: The Importance of Letting Go
Introduction Attachment Theory, first developed by John Bowlby and later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, is a psychological framework that explains the bonds formed between children and their primary […]
Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
Feeling a Sense of Belonging and the Ability to Ask for Help Reduce the Risk of Suicide Suicide prevention is an urgent and complex issue, one that demands […]
The Hero’s Journey and the Role of Encouragement
The “Hero’s Journey” is a timeless story structure, an archetype that we see in countless myths, books, and films. It’s the tale of an ordinary person called to […]
Getting out of “The Cycle”
I don’t practice a lot of marital therapy, though I enjoy it immensely, and have found Sue Johnson’s Emotional Focused Couple’s Therapy to be the most valuable therapeutic […]
Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? A Reflection on Faith, Fun, and Family
Every year as October 31st approaches, I hear the same question from friends and fellow Catholics: “Should we really be celebrating Halloween?” It’s a fair question — one […]
Review: How WalletWin Helped Me Heal My Money Mindset
Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Eucharistic Congress as a representative for Ruah Woods, a Theology of the Body ministry that offers both […]
The Impact of Anxiety on Adolescent Development
Adolescence is a time when teens are supposed to be developing critical life skills, including self-identity, emotional regulation, and social competence. Anxiety can disrupt this process in several […]
Bluey’s “Rain:” Rupture, Repair, & Presence in Parenting
Bluey has a special way of teaching valuable life lessons, even in the most playful and seemingly simple episodes. Honestly, I could probably write a blog post about […]