Diagnosis to Defiance
As recent as the 1970s, homosexuality was considered a mental illness, listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), alongside diagnoses like schizophrenia and psychosis. This classification gave cover to discrimination, legitimized conversion therapy,
The Power of Being Yourself
Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde” is a character to aspire to. No other modern persona better symbolizes the freedom of living from the inside out. If you are unfamiliar with the movie and its – in our opinion, better – sequel,
Leading with Affirmation and Alignment
When our environment feels the most uncertain and vulnerable, humans tend to lean into fear-driven responses. The fight, flight, freeze, or fawn phenomenon causes us to prioritize our survival, even if the threat isn’t to our physical well-being. We fear
Being Your Full Self at Work, Shoes Optional
For too long, inclusion has meant assimilation in our society. Someone could be included in church, school, or the C-Suite, but only if they acted a certain way. Those who didn’t fit the mold but wanted to belong practiced code-switching,
For the Love of Potential
Becky Chambers' “The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet” is a fun science fiction story introducing us to diverse characters representing many species and ideologies across the galaxy. One species is Aandrisk, a compassionate, thoughtful reptilian-like species with a great capacity
How Facing Our Fears Leads to Collective Liberation
Fear is a sneaky little thief. It shows up right when you’re on the edge of something game-changing, and whispers, “What if you fail?” It’s that familiar pit in your stomach that makes you want to play it safe, stick