Why Is Mental Health Care So Hard to Access?
Matt explains why getting mental health care can feel impossibly difficult, even when motivation is high, and why those barriers are systemic, not personal. He breaks down the most common obstacles and offers realistic strategies to keep moving forward. The goal is to replace self-blame with clarity and momentum. Read More…
January 2 Is a Better Start Date Than January 1
Rather than forcing motivation on January 1, Matt encourages readers to see January 2 as a more realistic starting point. A starting point that values direction, honesty, and small, sustainable steps. Progress doesn’t require perfection, just movement in the right direction. Read More…
The In-Between Week
In the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, Matt encourages readers to reflect on 2025 with one honest word, then choose a guiding word for 2026 that can function like a compass. Read More…
The Myth of the Magic Pill
Matt explores the myth of a “magic pill” to fix mental health struggles and why that expectation often leads to disappointment. He explains how medication and counseling serve different, complementary roles, emphasizing that symptom relief and personal agency work best together. This piece reframes treatment with compassion, realism, and strategy. Read More…
The Psychology Behind Holiday Movies
Matt explores why familiar holiday movies feel so comforting during emotionally heavy seasons, highlighting how predictability, shared rituals, and vicarious resilience help regulate stress and foster connection. Drawing on family traditions and therapeutic insight, he shows how comfort films can become intentional tools for reflection, meaning-making, and emotional resilience rather than simple escape. Read More…