In today’s turbulent world, where injustice, suffering, and uncertainty seem ever-present, being a highly sensitive person (HSP) or empath can feel incredibly overwhelming!. The emotional weight of witnessing systemic oppression, environmental destruction, and societal upheaval can be exhausting, often leaving empaths drained, disillusioned, or burned out. 

As an empath, you possess a profound gift of understanding and connecting with others on a deeper level. However, this can feel excruciating in a time marked by social injustices, political turmoil, and global crises. Learning to manage emotional boundaries, prioritize self-care, and take meaningful action without burning out is crucial! This guide offers valuable insights and strategies to help you thrive while staying engaged with the world in a way that aligns with your values and well-being.

Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, but music has the power to push us forward, even when the road gets tough. Whether you're chasing a dream, bouncing back from a setback, or just trying to make it through the day, the right song can be the fuel you need to keep moving.

This list of song suggestions is filled with anthems of resilience, perseverance, and hope—songs that remind us to stand tall, push forward, and never give up. So turn up the volume, take a deep breath, and let the music carry you through.

Private pay therapy offers deeper, more personalized care, free from insurance restrictions. Investing in your mental health means lasting change and true healing. Read on for more reasons why opting to pay out-of-pocket for therapy is really worth it.

If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during a candid, insightful, and refreshingly lighthearted conversation between two friends — you’re in the right place. Therapists Dani and Jesse explore life’s big questions (and some lighthearted ones too) with a blend of humor and sincerity. In a world that often feels heavy, playfulness isn’t just a distraction — it’s a meaningful way to cope, connect, and build resilience. Through personal stories, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of laughs, this episode of Out Of Session with Kindman & Co. podcast invites you to feel seen, understood, and maybe even inspired. Settle in, read on, and let Dani and Jesse keep you company — you’ll laugh, reflect, and discover the power of connection through play.

January has been the longest year of my life. There's a lot going on, so we're going to talk about some of it in the next 30 minutes or so, and just kind of talking about how we're managing and contending with all of the forces out there, stuff going on in politics, climate change. If you live in Los Angeles, the wildfires, queerphobia and transphobia everywhere. War for and conflict, racism, misogyny, just to name a few, but if you can name it, there are all kinds of big systemic stressors stressing us all out right now. So how are we dealing with all of this? It's coming up a lot for both of us as therapists, but also as human beings.

Losing a pet (dog, cat, fish, horse, truly any creature) is losing a major relationship in your life. You mourn what they meant. You miss their presence. Wish for their smell. Weep when you reach for them only to suddenly remember - they’re gone. It’s no different than losing a human and all the agonizing gut-wrenching aches that come with that.

While Valentine’s Day is often focused on romantic love, it’s important to remember that love exists in many forms—and all of them are equally valuable. Platonic love with friends, familial love, love for our pets, and even self-love all deserve to be recognized and honored. These aren’t just feelings to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, but every day. Especially in difficult times, nurturing love in all its forms can be a powerful way to stay grounded.

“A win is a win. That's a major win. And in the family group chat, I saw that you sent a picture of him, which was so cute. He did. He took a selfie. Yeah, because last time we were talking about how your dad is afraid to vote or he was really uncomfortable at the polls.”
“Yeah. He feels like he doesn't know enough and he would always say his vote never made a difference. So he told my older sister, even if it doesn't make a difference, I have to try. And we all just crying. Oh yeah, it was a big day for the family and I mean, yeah, he did it. So out of everything we got something”.

I’m not sure where the narrative began that avoidance and disconnecting from yourself is a bad thing. I mean, if all you are doing is avoiding life and you don’t even realize when you are doing it…yea that will likely result in some other life challenges. For myself, I actually really enjoy taking a break from my deeper thoughts and momentarily jumping out of my emotions. Intentional avoidance and distraction help us to move further away from a feeling that is daunting or overwhelming - knowing that we will process those feelings later