Life Blog

You’re holding it all together.
You’re showing up, getting things done, even smiling on the outside—but inside, you're tired in a way rest doesn’t fix.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing fine… but I ...

When You Know It’s Over… But You Still Have Hope
by Leanna Lapidus

You know deep down it’s not working.
You’ve cried the same tears over the same conversations.
You’ve convinced yourself, maybe this ...

Helping Your Child with Anxiety Starts with You

Watching your child struggle with anxiety, fear, or self-doubt is heartbreaking. Whether it shows up as school refusal, perfectionism, emotional shutdo...

Discipline isn’t about punishment or perfection. It’s not about being hard on yourself or living under pressure. True discipline is about alignment — making daily decisions that bring you closer to wh...

Reprogram Your Mind: How Hypnotherapy Heals Anxiety at the Root

If you've tried everything to calm your anxiety—from meditation apps to mindset hacks—but still find yourself stuck in the same loops o...

AI is everywhere—from your inbox to your grocery list. Now it’s entering the therapy space, offering chatbot counseling and mental health tracking apps.
But here’s the question we must ask:

Can art...

When someone is struggling with alcohol dependency, it’s common to hear the phrase, “Alcoholism is a disease.” While this perspective has gained traction, it can inadvertently strip people of their...

Why Anxiety Is Not 'All in Your Head': Understanding the Subconscious Mind
By Leanna Lapidus, Hypnotherapist

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, yet it’s often misunderstood. M...

Relapse: A Common Challenge in Recovery

By Leanna Lapidus, Life Over Addiction Program

Relapse is a common challenge in the recovery process, even for individuals who have completed a successful reh...

Overcome Intrusive Thoughts: A Guide with Leanna Lapidus

The Tyranny of Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts, those unwanted and persistent mental intruders, can feel like a relentless storm raging...

A Journey to Freedom

Addiction doesn't discriminate. Millions of people worldwide struggle with substance use disorders and compulsive behaviors. While drugs and alcohol are often the first to come t...

Addiction is a thorny issue that persists in many lives, leaving a trail of confusion, hurt, and despair. It's a problem that goes beyond physical dependency; it entangles itself in the labyrinth of e...