Clean. It might sound silly, but focusing on minute details with a clear objective in mind (a clean stove) does wonders for our brain. Call someone (who relieves stress/not someone who…
My dad always wanted a boy. I’ve been aware of this fact my entire life. Maybe it’s the reason I’m a tomboy. It certainly isn’t a coincidence that I play…
Let’s talk truth. What’s your definition of toxic? I initially think of chemicals. But there’s emotional toxicity, too. We’ve all dealt with people who blame and deflect instead of just…
Life becomes easier to handle and more fulfilling once you accept this difficult truth: Anxiety doesn’t go away! There is no cure. It is a part of the human condition. …
Random thoughts I wanted to share from my latest journey...moving into my new home and moving forward with my life. When I was in Denver, I wanted to get out,…
Losing a spouse is traumatic. A tragedy. Losing a spouse unexpectedly has been, let me be honest with you…complete hell. Jim passed at the end of 2017. I’ve been surviving…
I was out yesterday and once again was reminded how fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful place, Boulder, Colorado. There is a smell to the air here…
Affirmations are phrases that you repeat to yourself over and over. Though incredibly simple in nature, they are powerful tools for improving emotional wellness. Our thoughts greatly influence our lives.…
DENVER, CO -- Samantha M. Ruth is a psychotherapist. Today she runs a counseling business; a business based from her own life transitions and is named Never Give Up. Never…
How to find stillness in the face of a global epidemic. With greater access to technologies and more individuals now declaring themselves informants or reporters, a wave of panic can…
When I look around, I see lights everywhere. I see couples holding hands. The air even smells festive. But the fact of the matter is, people everywhere are struggling in…
I’m extremely passionate about ending the stigma surrounding mental health. I believe that sharing our pain candidly, to heal and to help others heal, is a wonderful movement to create…