by Kat Zommers | Nov 8, 2023
Life is so fleeting. If you live it fully and with intention, you’re more likely to live a life you’re personally proud of. In order to do so we need to be expansive, flexible and open ourselves to challenges, vulnerability and discomfort. There are 8 skills you can...
by Kat Zommers | Oct 18, 2023
This is part 2 of my article Why We Get Triggered and Spiral Out of Control: Stop Activation in its Tracks. This article is a continuation and speaks to what to do when you get triggered to contribute to increased self-awareness, more mindful behaviors, thus...
by Kat Zommers | Aug 15, 2023
Fear of the unknown and uncertainty typically brings up feelings of worry and concern. For young adults who may not have experienced or been exposed to a lot of transition and adversity, the thought of entering college can be fraught with panic and intimidation. There...
by Kat Zommers | Jul 21, 2023
Because our limbic system, sympathetic nervous system, and amygdala are suited to anticipate danger, our body and mind often spiral so significantly that we experience a genuine sense of lack of control. We lose touch with our rational thoughts and bodily sensations...
by Kat Zommers | May 16, 2023
Mindfulness Resources Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your...
by Kat Zommers | May 10, 2023
Parents in general, but especially mothers, are saturated with an abundance of guilt. I hear it all the time from patients who feel that they’re not being mindful enough, attuned enough, or equipped enough to deal with the challenges presented by mothering their...
by Kat Zommers | Apr 25, 2023
Recently the New York Times published an article, “Lean into Negative Emotions. It’s the Healthy Thing to Do.” It spoke to current research, suggesting that our perspective on our emotions can substantially affect our mental health. I wasn’t surprised to see this...
by Kat Zommers | Mar 14, 2023
Our kids are not even close to being okay. I’m astonished at how many patients I’m currently treating that have been directly or indirectly impacted by suicide or Fentanyl poisoning. Recently, a patient’s high school senior experimented with an opioid and never woke...
by Kat Zommers | Feb 15, 2023
We form positive and negative habits throughout our lives. And once a habit is formed, it’s hard to break free of it. It’s as if our brain stops fully participating in decision making and relies on our automatic routines. Our brains form neural pathways that get...
