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Brenda Andrade
Oct 10, 20251 min read
De Aquí, y De Allá: Honoring Heritage, Honoring Ourselves
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the richness of being de aquí, y de allá—from here and from there. Many of us carry...
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Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Overthinking
Anxiety has a way of pulling you out of your body and into your mind. Suddenly you’re not in the room anymore — you’re in the future, imagining everything that could go wrong, or replaying the past, trying to fix something that already happened. Overthinking works the same way. It disconnects you from the present moment and traps you in loops that feel impossible to escape. Grounding techniques help break that cycle by bringing you back into your body, back into your senses,
Catalina Gironza
Jun 5
The science of creating a habit
Most people think habits are about willpower — about trying harder, pushing more, or waking up one day magically motivated. But that’s not how the brain works. Habits aren’t built through force; they’re built through repetition, safety, and small steps that your nervous system can actually handle. And when it comes to mental health, the habits you practice every day matter far more than the big changes you attempt once in a while. The science behind habits is surprisingly sim
Catalina Gironza
Jun 5
Mindfulness for Busy People: Small Practices, Big Impact
Mindfulness often gets presented as something you need a quiet room, a meditation cushion, and a chunk of free time to practice. But most people don’t live in that kind of world. Real life is full of responsibilities, noise, deadlines, and a mind that rarely slows down. And ironically, the people who feel “too busy” for mindfulness are usually the ones who need it the most. The truth is that mindfulness isn’t about adding another task to your day. It’s about paying attention
Catalina Gironza
May 5
Brenda Andrade
Oct 6, 20251 min read
Fall Mental Health Tips
Fall has a way of slowing things down—cooler nights, earlier sunsets, sweaters coming out of hiding. It’s cozy, but it can also feel a...
Brenda Andrade
Sep 20, 20251 min read
Self-care
In the vibrant and busy city of Austin, it’s easy to put yourself last on the list. But self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or...
Brenda Andrade
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Back-to-School Transition
As the back-to-school season begins, many of us feel the shift—new schedules, earlier mornings, busy afternoons, and the pressure of balancing it all.
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