There is a man in my building I have privately nicknamed “Cigarman.” That is because my building is a non-smoking building, and he is forced to go outside to smoke his smelly cigars. He takes his “ratdog” for a walk at the same time he smokes his cigars, presumably to kill two birds with one…
Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly supports and advocates for our LGBTQIA+ clients and team members, as well as keeping an eye out for any exciting opportunities, training courses, and events for the community. Phoebe also acts as a point of…
By Dr David Laing Dawson I have listened to far more Trump speak than is good for my mental health. And now, when I hear pundits and political commentators explaining what he might mean by what he says, while applying an assumption that Donald J. Trump is a thoughtful empathic rational human being, I find…
More than half of students reported being targeted by hurtful comments or excluded online, with girls and younger teens showing more trauma symptoms. But once researchers factored in how much cyberbullying they experienced, age and gender mattered less. “What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the…
Having a regular savings habit as well as paying off credit card debt on time are two financial habits that can lead to improved mental health. Research from the University of South Australia found that stable financial habits can lead to improved mental health which can then leave to higher levels of productivity. “Stable financial…
Power Is Not a Performance For decades, high-achieving women have been applauded for being strong, resilient, and driven. Yet, quietly punished for being too much: too assertive, too visible, too emotional. At Kinship, we believe rest isn’t a luxury — it’s leadership. We dream of a world where women no longer fracture themselves to be…
After years of nurturing a deep connection with wellness, I finally fulfilled a long-standing dream completing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Center (RYTTC). Amid the serene lap of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is referred to as the Yoga Capital of the World, and now I know why. This wasn’t just…
I am beyond humbled and honoured to share that I have been recognised as one of the 2025 Top 10 Voices by the Women’s Business Club – a global celebration of women who are using their voice and platform to make a meaningful impact in the world. When I started Sanity Daily, it was born…
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What’s different? Unlike behavior management approaches that focus on consequences or rewards, TBRI looks deeper. It’s grounded in attachment theory, neuroscience and real-life experience. It values structure but always in the context of relationship. People don’t change because they’re told to. They change when they feel seen. When they feel safe. When they trust the…