Kelly Clarke

Let’s be honest—life lately has been feeling a little… crunchy. Deadlines. Relationships. Notifications. That one email you keep rereading like it’s going to emotionally resolve itself. And somewhere in the chaos, your brain is quietly whispering: “Hey… can we have a break?” But instead of listening, most of us do what humans do best—we push through, power up, and keep going until we’re mentally melted like chocolate in a Texas summer. So today, we’re taking a note from one of the most iconic...

By Christina Song, LMFT-S In the midst of the relentless noise—the barrage of bad news that threatens to dim our spirits—there exists a quiet, stubborn light. It flickers in acts of kindness between strangers, in community gardens blossoming in forgotten lots, in the laughter of children playing despite everything. Joy, especially in these times, is not a frivolous luxury; it is a revolutionary act, a lifeline thrown across the abyss of despair. For communities too often erased or...

You’ve probably heard the old rhyme: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.”  Cute, right?But let’s be real—these days, it feels more like: “I scream, you scream, we all scream… because of anxiety.” And honestly? That hits closer to home. Anxiety Is More Common Than You Think Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or sleepless nights. Sometimes it’s the knot in your stomach before sending an email, the racing thoughts at 3 a.m., or the way your brain replays that one...