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Why First Responders Need More Than Just "Talk Therapy"
If you’re in law enforcement, fire, or EMS, your brain is your most important piece of gear. But after years of high-stakes calls, shifts that wreck your sleep, and the occasional head knock, that gear starts to wear down.
When you struggle with PTSD or the aftermath of a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), it’s not a character flaw. It’s a physiological "glitch." Your brain has essentially forgotten how to turn off the alarm. Low Energy Neurofeedback and Therapy
Samantha Green
Jan 142 min read


Why Can’t I Just “Talk It Out”? The Neurological Barrier to Finding Meaning
When the central nervous system (CNS) is locked in a rigid state of hyperarousal—due to chronic stress, trauma, or a history of TBI—it is solely focused on survival. It cannot spare the energy required for complex, reflective psychological work.
You may recognize this stuck state as:
"Therapy Not Working"
Samantha Green
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Beyond "Baby Brain": Could Intrusive Thoughts Be Your Brain Rewiring for Motherhood?
My theory posits that intrusive thoughts could be a manifestation of this profound brain reorganization – a sort of "tuning process" as the
Samantha Green
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Unmasking the Silent Saboteur: How Stress Fuels Chronic Illness and How Counseling Can Be Your Shield
But what if that persistent knot in your stomach, that constant hum of worry, is doing more than just making you feel anxious? What if it's
Samantha Green
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Is Your Pillow Sabotaging Your Sleep and Fueling Your Anxiety?
The truth is, there's a significant, well-documented link between how you position your head and body during sleep, the quality of that slee
Samantha Green
Sep 1, 20254 min read


When Seven-Year-Olds Throw Big Tantrums: Understanding the "Terrible Sevens"
It's a scene many parents know all too well: your usually sweet and well-adjusted 7-year-old suddenly erupts into a flurry of tears, shouts,
Samantha Green
Aug 31, 20254 min read


The Vicious Cycle: How Chronic Conditions and Stress Feed Each Other
Living with a chronic health condition is a constant battle, and it's not just a physical one. The invisible weight of stress can be just as
Samantha Green
Aug 8, 20253 min read


How I Solved my Dry-Eye Problem: A Personal Review of the Aroma Season Heating Eye Mask for Dry Eyes
With Sjögren’s Syndrome leaving my eyes painfully dry and a full day of computer work piling on the strain, I was desperate for something that worked. The first time I used this mask at a medium heat setting (level 3 out of 5, I think), I couldn’t believe it—after 20 minutes, actual tears started forming!
Samantha Green
Aug 1, 20253 min read


How Can Oura Ring Impact Women's Overall Health, Sleep, and Cycle? A Therapist's Personal Review of First 24 Hours
How Can Oura Ring Impact Women's Overall Health, Sleep, and Cycle? A Therapist's Personal Review of First 24 Hours--For women, the Oura Ring offers specialized features such as menstrual cycle tracking, period prediction and ovulation tracking. It reports that by analyzing biometrics like skin temperature, it delivers contextual insights into the follicular and luteal phases, accurately predicting period start dates and fertile windows.
Samantha Green
May 29, 20255 min read
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