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Your Emotions Aren't the Problem. Ignoring Them Is.
Imagine facing a choice where every option seems equally good, yet you struggle to make a decision. You analyze every detail, weigh every pro and con, but you remain stuck, unable to act. This is not just a frustrating experience—it reflects a deeper truth about how our minds work. Research on patients with brain damage in areas responsible for processing emotions reveals a striking fact: these individuals can think through every logical angle perfectly, but they cannot make

Jen Krause
Dec 19, 2025


Renewing Hope: Tips to Fix and Revitalize Your Marriage
I don't know about you, but no one told me that maintaining a healthy marriage would require effort. Perhaps you entered marriage with similar expectations and discovered, as I did, that love alone is insufficient to overcome the challenges and trials that accumulate over time. Shortly after saying ‘I do,’ we discovered that traits we once found endearing became outright annoying. Then you add children, financial stress, and the busyness of life; suddenly, you begin to realiz

Jen Krause
Apr 27, 2025


4 Simple Strategies to Find Calm Amidst Chaos: A Guide to Managing Overwhelming Emotions
It likely would not come as a surprise to you that one of the highest trending mental health topics today is how to maintain mental wellness in times of uncertainty. We are living in a time of multiple existential threats to our security, livelihood, health, and survival. If you are feeling the weight of those things, you are not alone. Whether you are new or experienced with feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, there are things you can do to support your overall health

Jen Krause
Apr 10, 2023


Five Warning Signs Your Relationship May Be Affected by Co-Dependency
I have helped countless individuals and couples that have struggled with the effects of co-dependency on their relationships. It is so common in my practice that I often hear, "Jen, why weren't we taught this when we were kids?" Unfortunately, many of us grew up in situations that were less than ideal when it came down to observing and learning how to care for ourselves and be healthy in relationships. My goal with this post is to educate you on some common warning signs of C

Jen Krause
Feb 15, 2023
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