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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Self-Help

Explore practical strategies and inspiring insights to foster personal growth, emotional well-being, and resilience. From mindfulness tips to motivational tools, discover resources that empower you to live your best life.

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.

Psychology

Jan 184 min read

Why the Brain Doesn’t Forget Trauma

he brain doesn’t forget trauma because it was never meant to. Trauma alters how memory, fear, and safety are encoded, leaving lasting imprints that persist long after the threat has ended. Understanding this neuroscience helps explain why “moving on” is often impossible—and why that is not a failure.

Science

Jan 55 min read

Rejection as Redirection: How Closed Doors Protect You

Rejection hurts, but it also teaches. What feels like loss in the moment can become a turning point we don’t recognize until later. Research shows that rejection activates the same neural pathways as physical pain — yet it also strengthens our ability to adapt, regulate emotions, and pursue more meaningful paths. When we experience a closed door, we often assume we’re being held back, but sometimes we’re being redirected toward something better aligned with who we’re becoming

Psychology

Dec 28, 20254 min read

The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Connection Matters Now More Than Ever

Loneliness is more than a moment of sadness — it is a public-health challenge that quietly affects our minds, our bodies, and our long-term well-being. In a world filled with constant digital chatter, many people still feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected. The loneliness epidemic reminds us that meaningful connection is not a luxury, but a human necessity — one that shapes our health, our resilience, and our sense of belonging.

Mental Health

Dec 27, 20256 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.

Holidays

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Why We’re Drawn to Broken Characters

We don’t connect to stories because they entertain us—we connect because they recognize us. Across film, television, and literature, broken characters draw us in not through perfection, but through emotional truth. Their grief lingers. Their anger makes sense. Their flaws feel familiar. In exploring why broken characters resonate so deeply, we begin to understand how entertainment becomes a mirror—one that reflects our own unfinished healing, quiet survival, and need to be s

Enterntainment

Dec 17, 20254 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.

Mental Health

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?

Self-Help

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.

Self-Help

Nov 14, 20255 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

Self-Help

Nov 7, 20254 min read

The Science of a Second Chance: Why Humans Crave Redemption

Discover the psychology and neuroscience of redemption. Learn why humans crave second chances, how forgiveness rewires the brain, and what happens when redemption is denied.

Relationships

Oct 19, 20254 min read

Love Bombing and Gaslighting: Red flags in Relationships

Learn the hidden dangers of love bombing and gaslighting. Discover the red flags in relationships, explore research-based statistics, and follow a 10-step recovery checklist to protect yourself, rebuild confidence, and heal from emotional abuse.

Relationships

Sep 19, 20254 min read