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Welcome to the Blog!
The blogs focus on evidence-based psychology and neuroscience, exploring how the brain, behavior, and lived experience intersect.
These are more like articles grounded in current research, written for clarity—connecting science to real life without speculation or fluff. Topics include stress, trauma, resilience, identity, illness, and the neurobiology behind how we think, feel, and adapt.
If you’re looking for thoughtful, research-supported insight you can trust, you’re in the right place.
All blog posts are written by Katrina Case, MSN-Ed., RN. Enjoy!!
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Literary Reflections
Books I Didn’t Plan on Writing
Books I Didn’t Plan on Writing became the way I survived what I couldn’t yet explain. After domestic violence and loss, writing turned into therapy, then understanding. These books weren’t strategic or planned—they were necessary.
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4 days ago2 min read
The Person I Was Before I Knew Too Much
Some losses don’t come with funerals or sympathy cards. They arrive quietly — when the life you assumed no longer fits the body, history, or knowledge you now carry. This is the grief of becoming someone new.
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Jan 184 min read
Why We Miss People Who Hurt Us: The Psychology of Longing After Toxic Relationships
Why do we miss people who hurt us, even when we know walking away was the right choice? The answer lies in how our brains form emotional bonds, remember connection, and attach meaning to the people who shaped our lives. Understanding why we miss people who hurt us can help us break the cycle of longing and move toward healthier forms of love.
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Dec 26, 20255 min read
The Christmas We Remember, the Christmas We Grieve, and the Christmas We Carry Forward
Christmas is not one feeling—it is memory, grief, and faith woven together over time. This three-part reflection explores the Christmases we remember, the ones we grieve, and the quiet ways we carry love and faith forward when traditions change and loss reshapes the season.
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Dec 24, 20254 min read
What Survival Really Means: Grief, Illness, Loss, and the Quiet Work of Staying
An evidence-based reflection on what grief really means in the context of illness, loss, and survival. Explores coping, grieving, and why surviving is sometimes enough.
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Dec 14, 20254 min read
Why We’re Drawn to Complicated People: The Psychology of Emotional Puzzles
We rarely admit it out loud, but many of us are drawn to complicated people—the ones who are unpredictable, layered, inconsistent, intense. The ones who ignite something in us we can’t explain. This pull isn’t weakness. It’s psychology. An emotional puzzle your brain works overtime to solve. And the science behind it will make you rethink every connection that ever left you breathless, confused, or unable to walk away.
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Dec 8, 20256 min read
I’m Not Okay — and I’m Done Pretending I Am
A bold, raw, evidence-based exploration of why people say “I’m fine” when they’re breaking inside and thinking, "I'm not okay". This article reveals the psychology of masking, invisible suffering, emotional exhaustion, and the power of finally admitting you’re not okay. Includes 2020+ research, a realistic scenario, and deep insight.
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Dec 7, 20255 min read
Your Brain at Midnight: Why Anxiety Shows Up When Everything Is Quiet
Why does anxiety at midnight feel so much louder than anything we experience during the day?
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Dec 1, 20255 min read
The Science of Healing After Betrayal
Healing After Betrayal — Discover the neuroscience and psychology behind how betrayal impacts the brain and body, why recovery is challenging, and scientifically supported methods to rebuild trust, identity, and emotional wellbeing. Includes research-based insights, practical healing tools, and a relatable real-life scenario.
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Nov 14, 20255 min read
Why We Miss Who We Used to Be
“Why We Miss Who We Used to Be” explores the psychology and emotion behind nostalgia for our past selves — blending poetic insight with modern psychological research. A powerful reflection on identity, healing, and the beauty of who we’ve become.
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Nov 12, 20254 min read
Are We Addicted to Distraction?
We live in a world that rewards constant connection but punishes stillness.
Our phones light up, our minds follow, and the quiet we crave slips further away. Every ping, scroll, and swipe gives us a brief burst of dopamine — a digital heartbeat that feels like life, but drains it.
Distraction isn’t just a habit anymore — it’s an addiction.
And in our rush to stay informed, entertained, and connected, we’ve forgotten how to simply be. Learning to reclaim attention isn’t a
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Nov 7, 20254 min read
Embracing Diversity: The Essential Role of Cultural Respect in America
Discover why respecting cultural diversity is essential for the United States. This blog explores definitions, scientific evidence, and real-world examples showing how multiculturalism fuels innovation, healthcare, education, and social cohesion.
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Sep 23, 20254 min read
Writing as Resistance: How Fiction Confronts Injustice
Explore how fiction resists silence, confronts injustice, and inspires courage—why storytelling remains a powerful act of resistance.
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Sep 6, 20253 min read
Dating Over 40 in 2025: The Struggle Is Real (But So Is the Hope)
Dating over 40 in 2025 isn’t easy—loneliness, scammers, ghosting, and shrinking dating pools make it challenging. But there’s hope. Explore research-based insights, warm advice, and witty survival tips in this blog. Tagline: Dating Over 40 in 2025.
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Aug 28, 20254 min read
Behind Writing The Letters of Glass
Go behind the scenes of Letters of Glass—a powerful novel about memory, love, and identity. Discover the story’s emotional core, scientific research, and the author’s writing journey in this exclusive blog.
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Jun 11, 20254 min read
The Laurel Series: When Fiction Feels Too Real
The Laurel Series is alarmingly accurate regarding today's world and technology.
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May 26, 20254 min read
Behind the Scenes of The Laurel Legacy: A Journey of Growth and Discovery
A behind-the-scenes look at how writing The Laurel Legacy became a journey of self-growth, healing, and reflection. Discover the science behind storytelling’s power to transform us.
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Apr 28, 20253 min read
Behind the Book: The Scene, Secrets, and Power of The Laurel Prophecy
Step behind the scenes of The Laurel Prophecy, a suspenseful and emotional journey set in a surveillance-heavy small town, where secrets, identity, and truth collide.
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Apr 19, 20252 min read
The Best and Worst Writing Advice We’ve Ever Heard
Writing advice is everywhere—some of it invaluable, some downright questionable. Should you really “kill your darlings”?
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Feb 19, 20253 min read
The Psychology of Fear in Fiction – Why Certain Themes Resonate So Deeply with Readers
Explore the psychology of fear in fiction and why specific themes resonate deeply with readers.
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Feb 15, 20253 min read
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