by David Eshleman | Jul 21, 2023 | Social Media
We live in a culture of instant gratification, getting likes, attention and validation immediately. Our mammalian brains constantly seek to move closer to pleasure, validation and excitement, and away from pain, isolation and boredom. The constant comparison and...
by David Eshleman | Jul 18, 2023 | Anxiety & Stress, Exploring Life, Identity & Culture, Religion, Spirituality, Values
Did you grow up in a fundamental, or cult like “church” or environment? Maybe you’re still in the church, or maybe you are an ex-fundie seeking redemption and healing from what you are beginning to realize was a traumatic or spiritually wounding...
by David Eshleman | Jul 17, 2023 | Anxiety & Stress, Fear Moving Forward
We’ve all felt it, worry and fear over making a change in our lives. Whether it is taking a step forward in a long time relationship, career change, or stepping away from something that has been a large part of our lives, there is a great deal of courage...
by David Eshleman | Jul 17, 2023 | Anxiety & Stress, Fear of Missing Out, Purpose, Social Media
Fomo, the Fear of Missing Out, is something that everyone has experienced at some point. Anxiety is internalized fear, and fear is paralyzing. Unfortunately, constant fear of missing out can actually bring about the very experience of missing out, and when...
by David Eshleman | Jul 17, 2023 | Anxiety & Stress, Dating, Loving Others, Loving Ourselves
“It is a joy to be hidden, and a disaster not to be found.” – D.W. Winnicott I hear a lot about dating stress and anxiety. It seems in today’s day and age, dating is harder than it was a decade ago. With the Covid-19 Pandemic, even...
