Clout isn’t just social currency—it’s psychological. Our brains crave validation like oxygen, and social media turned it into a scoreboard. Here’s why we’re addicted to approval, how it impacts our mental health, and what it takes to break free from the chase.

Empathy is often praised as a gift, but what happens when it becomes your greatest weakness? Here’s the hidden cost of caring too much—and how to stop losing yourself in the process.

“You’re so mature for your age.”

It sounds like a compliment, but it often masks a deeper wound. When adults praise children for being mature, they’re often praising trauma responses—silence, emotional suppression, self-sacrifice. In this post, I break down how infantilization and idealization can warp our sense of self, and what it means to reclaim your identity on your own terms.

Gaslighting isn’t just someone lying to you — it’s someone convincing you to lie to yourself. In this post, I’m breaking down the psychology behind gaslighting, how abusers use it to make you question your reality, and how to take your power back when everything starts to feel like your fault. You’re not crazy. You were conditioned to forget who you are — and now it’s time to remember.

We’re taught to let things go, stay calm, and not “make it a big deal.” But what happens when that mindset becomes a form of self-gaslighting? This post unpacks the psychology of minimization — how we downplay mistreatment, why we do it, and how it traps us in toxic cycles. If you’ve ever said, “It wasn’t that bad,” this one’s for you.

Why do we stay attached to people who hurt us? This blog breaks down the psychology of trauma bonding—what it is, how it forms, and why it’s so hard to leave even when you’re being mistreated. If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or addicted to a toxic cycle, this one’s for you.

Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort we feel when our beliefs and behavior don’t match. In this post, I break down what it is, where it shows up in everyday life, and how we unconsciously lie to ourselves to avoid emotional conflict. Self-awareness starts here.

Ever been accused of something out of nowhere and thought, “Wait… that’s not even me”? That’s projection. In this piece, I break down what it is, why people do it, how to protect yourself from it—and how to recognize when you might be projecting too.

The Dunning-Kruger effect explains why the loudest person in the room is often the least informed. In this blog, Trinity Barnette breaks down the psychology of unearned confidence — and why real intelligence usually comes with doubt.