This week, three different parents reached out to me — shocked, afraid, not sure what to do. Each said some version of the same thing: "I found out my daughter is cutting herself." If you're reading this because you've just found out, or you've suspected it for a while, here's the first thing you need to know: you are not a bad parent. Your child is not broken. And this is more common than you think. Let's talk about what's actually going on - in her mind, in her body - and w

As NASA prepares for Artemis II, the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years, much of the public attention centers on the spacecraft and rockets. Yet, the true heart of this mission lies not in the hardware but in the human mind . The astronauts’ mental strength, adaptability, and decision-making skills will shape the mission’s outcome as much as the technology they rely on. Understanding how the human mind supports such a complex journey reveals why ment

How to STOP a panic attack…” A few years ago, just before I walked onto the stage to give a TEDx talk in Colomiers (SW France) I had a...

Ever walked out of a meeting, a conversation, a room… and felt unimportant, embarrassed or angry – maybe all these emotions and more? It...

Here’s the truth: I help people reclaim their voice for a living. I teach emotional resilience. Nervous system awareness. Boundaries. But I froze when one of my colleagues was rude, belittling, aggressive. So why didn't I stand up for myself?

An podcast interview by Patricia C. Brooks and Irena-Marie Makowska

A few moments ago, I was listening to a talk show on the radio about people dreading their vaccinations, as they have a phobia of needles...

Fear is false expectations appearing real! What barriers are holding you back?

Being resilient helps us cope in difficult times...

TEDx talk on "I am not a ROBOT"