Learning to Rest: Reflections on Growth, Hustle, and Letting Go
Therapist Ginny Lupka reflects on the emotional challenge of rest, perfectionism, and burnout. Learn why rest feels difficult for high-achievers and how to slowly rebuild comfort with stillness and self-compassion.
The Truth About People-Pleasing: Why It’s Not the Villain You Think It Is
Therapist Ginny Lupka explains why people-pleasing is not a flaw but a learned coping strategy rooted in safety and survival. Discover how to approach healing from people-pleasing with self-compassion and awareness.
“Does this make me crazy?”
Charlotte-based therapist Ginny Lupka explores why so many people worry they’re “crazy” when they’re actually grieving, scared, or healing. This essay offers a therapist’s perspective on trauma, self-compassion, and the power of understanding your emotions.
Good Is Here Right Now
Therapist and writer Ginny Lupka reflects on hope, grief, and goodness in everyday life. In this tender essay, she explores what it means to notice beauty and connection even in seasons of pain, reminding readers that good is here right now.
Gentle Affirmations for When You’re Doing Your Best (and Maybe Being a Little Mean to Yourself)
Therapist Ginny Lupka shares self-compassion affirmations for therapists, new parents, and anyone navigating infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum. A gentle reminder that your inner voice deserves kindness, too.
Rediscovering Mindfulness as a Therapist
Charlotte therapist Ginny Lupka explores the challenges of practicing mindfulness as a mental health professional, sharing insights on self-care, presence, and using mindfulness to manage stress, compassion fatigue, and emotional complexity.
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