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2 weeks ago | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Whether you made the decision or it was made for you, experiencing the end of an important relationship can feel deeply painful. This is especially true when the break isn’t mutually decided, or when reconciliation is desired but denied. When you sever communication with a family member or someone with whom you’ve previously shared affection, it is known as estrangement. Estrangement is a freeing and justified act of self-preservation for some, but it presents a lasting challenge for others.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Depending on a variety of factors, your next funeral experience might be a small, somber, sober event, or anything but. Whether your “typical” funeral tends to be traditional shiva, a quiet wake, or a booze-infused family reunion, for many, the age-old ceremony incites stress and sparks anxiety. This makes sense, considering that modern-day funerals occur at the axis of some of the most common stressors we experience.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Oh, the pleasures of the modern world! Groceries are delivered to our doorstep within hours, drive-throughs dispense curated coffee in mere minutes, and endless entertainment options are available in just a couple of clicks. Sure, today’s conveniences save time, but what are we doing with that time? Two recent reports released by the US Surgeon General offer worrisome clues that we’re not using our saved time to meaningfully connect with our loved ones.
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Dec 31, 2024 | 
buzzfeed.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Sex & Love·Posted on Jan 1, 2025"I fell to the floor in disbelief and then lay there next to a pool of my own vomit, as my brain scrambled to find a logical explanation." fotostorm via Getty Images It was an ordinary Tuesday morning when I borrowed my husband’s laptop. Mine wasn’t working and, needing to print something, I opened his.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
If you’ve ever lain in bed thinking through tomorrow’s to-dos or reviewing yesterday to the point where you can’t fall asleep, you know how easily one thought leads to another, especially when our heads hit the pillow.
Before long, our brains have multiplied these thoughts like bunnies, spawning adjacent trains of thought while simultaneously inviting us to ruminate on the original one. I think of this pattern of thinking as night swimming.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Any number of experiences—real or imagined—can activate fear and anxiety. As a kid, watching my first horror movie ignited a nighttime fear of what (or who) I imagined was hiding under my bed. Instead of talking about my fear, I coped by adopting a run-and-leap ritual for getting into bed (lest my ankles be grabbed). Over the years, I learned I wasn’t the only ‘80s kid practicing nightly parkour thanks to Jason and Freddy, and I suspect my cohort wasn’t the last.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Coffee or tea? Rent or buy? Leave or stay? It's estimated that the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions each day—over a whopping 12 million decisions per year. Thankfully, the majority of these decisions are believed to be subconscious, saving us from neurological overload. But the rest of those decisions require conscious effort, which many may find depleting and anxiety-producing. Understanding how you make decisions may reveal clues to better managing your anxiety.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Our contributor network of tens of thousands of creators appears alongside stories from established publications and journalists. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
newsweek.com | Stephanie Sarazin
After my unexpected divorce several years ago, I was overwhelmed with grief. However, my grief felt different than other losses I'd experienced. Desperate to "feel better", I followed my curiosity believing that if I could better understand my grief, I could heal. I discovered that grieving the loss of a loved one who is still living is incredibly difficult, namely because there are no societal norms to engage in, such as writing a eulogy or honoring them publicly with a funeral.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
spiritualityhealth.com | Stephanie Sarazin
Whether grieving an important relationship, a community, or a phase of life, experiencing an ending can be painful. It’s probably no surprise that scrolling social media doesn’t help ease the ache. That’s because today’s social media culture makes it easier than ever to celebrate the joy of beginnings. Simply scroll through your feeds to find images of engagements, weddings, gender reveals, births, and business launches.
