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How to Believe in Yourself When it Feels Impossible

Sep 23, 2024 | wondermind.com | Isabel Calkins Mata |Ashley Oerman

What's New Explainer 3 Gaslighting Examples That Will Make You Say, “Ohh, I Get It Now!” Explainer How to Spot an Inferiority Complex in the Wild Stories 30 Feel-Good Movies People Swear By For Your Next Bad Day You good? Sign up for our newsletter to get expert advice and candid convos delivered right to your inbox By subscribing to our email newsletter, you agree to and acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions....
We Asked Couples Therapists About The Ick

Jul 31, 2024 | wondermind.com | Isabel Calkins Mata |Ashley Oerman

Pro Tips Link Copied Shutterstock / Wondermind If you’ve been on TikTok lately or watching Love Island nonstop (both at the same time?), you've definitely heard about “the ick.” It’s that out-of-nowhere, grossed out feeling you get when the person you’re dating, just met, or even in a long-term relationship with does something totally benign yet also personally horrifying and your immediate (mental) reaction is: Ick. It could be showing up in flip flops to go out for dinner, mispronouncing...
Taylor Swift's expression of Queer joy and Bisexual pride during her Eras Tour

Jun 28, 2024 | sgn.org | Isabel Calkins Mata

In a move that is quintessentially Taylor Swift, the pop icon has addressed her sexuality in a subtle yet impactful way during her Eras Tour stops this month. Rather than making a grand announcement or flashy public statement, Swift used her platform and her art to drop hints about her personal journey, staying true to her signature style of intimate and heartfelt communication.
11 Conversation Starters That Will Instantly Cure Any Social Awkwardness

Jun 4, 2024 | wondermind.com | Isabel Calkins Mata |Shannon Barbour

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Ask Izzy: So long, SGN - The column is coming to end, but this is not goodbye

May 3, 2024 | sgn.org | Isabel Calkins Mata

Ask Izzy is an advice column about relationships, mental health, and sexuality. Written by Isabel Mata — a Seattle-based lifestyle writer, podcast host, and mental health advocate — Ask Izzy offers tangible expert advice so all readers can have stronger relationships, better sex, and healthier mindsets. In early June of 2022, days after my 26th birthday, I found myself sitting in a parking lot overlooking the California coast.
I Nearly Gave Up on Having a Relationship With My Sister—But Sibling Therapy Gave Us a Fresh Start - NewsBreak

Apr 26, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Isabel Calkins Mata

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
I Nearly Gave Up on Having a Relationship With My Sister—But Sibling Therapy Gave Us a Fresh Start

Apr 26, 2024 | wellandgood.com | Isabel Calkins Mata

Lifestyle Relationship Tips Pin It Photo: W+G Creative Growing up, my relationship with my sister Allia was far from what I imagined a sibling bond should be. Braiding hair, sharing our deepest darkest secrets, laughing until our stomachs hurt...I wanted what the Halliwell sisters had on Charmed.
Ask Izzy: Five ways to connect when you are feeling lonely

Apr 19, 2024 | sgn.org | Isabel Calkins Mata

In an era defined by digital connectivity, the antidote to loneliness lies in rediscovering the essence of genuine connection Ask Izzy is an advice column about relationships, mental health, and sexuality. Written by Isabel Mata — a Seattle-based lifestyle writer, podcast host, and mental health advocate — Ask Izzy offers tangible expert advice so all readers can have stronger relationships, better sex, and healthier mindsets.
Ask Izzy: Nourishing the white space - Cultivating mindfulness in a world of distractions

Apr 5, 2024 | sgn.org | Isabel Calkins Mata

Ask Izzy is an advice column about relationships, mental health, and sexuality. Written by Isabel Mata — a Seattle-based lifestyle writer, podcast host, and mental health advocate — Ask Izzy offers tangible expert advice so all readers can have stronger relationships, better sex, and healthier mindsets.
Ask Izzy: Embracing individual pathways to happiness

Mar 22, 2024 | sgn.org | Isabel Calkins Mata

Ask Izzy is an advice column about relationships, mental health, and sexuality. Written by Isabel Mata — a Seattle-based lifestyle writer, podcast host, and mental health advocate — Ask Izzy offers tangible expert advice so all readers can have stronger relationships, better sex, and healthier mindsets. Submit your question today by filling out this survey There exists a common misconception that some jobs are inherently superior to others.