Boundaries are the limits and expectations we set with ourselves and others to protect our emotional, physical, and mental well-being. They define what we are comfortable with, how we want to be treated, and what behavior we will and won’t accept.

Codependency isn’t limited to substance-use families anymore. Today, clinicians use it to describe a relationship pattern with an imbalance of giving and receiving. One person over-functions (fixes, rescues, manages), while the other under-functions (relies, avoids, or becomes “helpless”). The result? Both people stay stuck in a painful dance.

Metabolic psychiatry is an emerging field that explores the link between metabolic health and mental health. Instead of viewing mental illness as “just chemical imbalance” or purely psychological, metabolic psychiatry looks at how brain energy and cellular function impact mood, focus, anxiety, and behavior.

For many people, therapy has long been associated with crisis, weakness, or “something being wrong.” But here’s the truth: seeking therapy isn’t a sign that your life is falling apart, it’s a sign you’re invested in your growth, your relationships, and your emotional well-being.