by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t hear “I’m so busy” either in response to a query about how someone is doing, or as an excuse for why someone can’t do what is being asked of them. We are all busy. And we all have 24 hours in a day. And we all prioritize what is most important to get done within said 24 hours. I remember a solid decade or more when I wore busyness as a badge. Have you ever been there? Have you ever considered how that excessive busyness and lack of margin impacts your brain? It’s a topic that is worth considering!
by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement |
Serving others has long been framed as a moral virtue or a spiritual discipline. Yet beneath the visible acts of helping, listening, and giving lies a quieter transformation, one that unfolds within the brain itself. Serving others does not merely benefit those who receive care; it reshapes neural pathways that govern meaning, emotional regulation, resilience, and connection.
by DrMichelle | Podcast |
Hustle culture promises productivity and success, but often leaves us depleted and disconnected from what matters most. In this episode, Dr. Portia Preston and I talk about how to release hustle culture and create sustainable wellness by redefining success, honoring your limits, and embracing a more grace-filled rhythm of life.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement |
A couple of years ago, I was forced to take an extended sabbatical. When it became painfully obvious that it was crucial, I obeyed but not without it taking an emotional toll. I no longer did the things that felt like my calling or purpose, and left me feeling, well, purposeless.
When life feels scattered, purpose brings clarity, steadies your thoughts, and helps regulate your emotions. There is a powerful connection between faith and brain science here, and once you see it, it changes how you approach every day.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
What if compassion is doing more than you realize? We often think of compassion as a feeling, but it is actually something that changes the brain. It alters how we process pain, relate to others, and navigate stress in ways we are only beginning to understand. See how compassion calms the mind and reshapes your response to stress.
