By Austin Newcomb, M.Ed., LPC, NCC Have you ever noticed how your body feels when you're trying to be who you think you "should" be? Maybe it's a subtle tension in your shoulders, a tightness in your throat, or an unsettled feeling in your stomach. These quiet...
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The Power of Presence: Finding Strength in the Here and Now
I’m writing to you at a difficult time in our world. It is a time when most of us are overwhelmed, and many of us aren’t safe. A time when the world is literally and metaphorically on fire. A time where hate, division, and fear seem to be...
Turning ADHD Chaos into Workplace Magic: Reflections from My Healing Haven Podcast Conversation
By Austin Newcomb, LPC. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Dr. Colleen Cira on the Healing Haven podcast to discuss something close to my heart: navigating ADHD in the workplace. As someone who straddles both worlds – being a neurodivergent professional while...
Podcast: Navigating Insurance with Shannon Dobson
The Challenges of Insurance as a Healthcare Model
Insurance, for many, is often seen as a ticket to accessible healthcare—a privilege that opens doors to critical services and treatments. But in practice, the reality can feel far from ideal. The current insurance and managed care model is riddled with issues that...
Beyond the Election: Building a Bridge to Collective Healing and Liberation
In the aftermath of an election, conversations often seem stuck in a cycle of division, fear, and uncertainty. But I want to shift the focus from the election itself to what comes after: the path forward, the bridge we're standing on now. This bridge represents...
The Healing Space Part 2
Online Community: The Healing Space (Part 1)
Mini Meditation: Embracing Change
August: Change and Transition
As I write this, the rain falls gently, the sky is gray, and a mild breeze signals the change of seasons. This transition can represent so many different things… For some of us, this time of year means back to school and a return to schedules and routines. ...