You Aren’t Alone: High-Functioning Depression in the Hollywood Stars
Written by: Nysa Lilani | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
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You shouldn't have to choose between success and sanity. Here, we explore the intersection of high-performance psychology, cultural identity, and deep nervous system healing. Whether you are a founder facing burnout or a cycle-breaker healing generations of trauma, these are your tools to stop coping and start evolving.
Where ancient wisdom meets modern neuroscience.
Why an Algorithm Can’t Regulate Your Nervous System: The Limits of AI Therapy
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
Breaking Through: Overcoming Depression to Achieve a Fulfilling Life – SHAKTI
Written by: Nysa Lilani | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
Beyond the Grind: 7 Strategies to Beat Chronic Burnout – SHAKTI
Many employees are coming out of the pandemic, priding themselves on how
When Caring Costs Too Much: Healing Compassion Fatigue – SHAKTI
When you are in a helping profession, you may give large bits
The Founder’s Dilemma: Managing Burnout in Silicon Beach – SHAKTI
Culver City’s landmark sign stands tall amidst palm trees, capturing the spirit
How Do I Choose Between Different Types of Therapy?
The question isn’t which therapy is best. It’s which layer of you
What’s the Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychotherapist? (And Why It Matters)
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
What Are the Key Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder? – SHAKTI
Written by: Nysa Lilani & Informed by Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed
What is IFS Therapy?
Written by: Nysa Lilani & Informed by Shabnaj Chowdhury | Medically Reviewed
Is a Broken Heart Real? The Psychobiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – SHAKTI
Written by: Nysa Lilani | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
Rewiring the Past: Can Ketamine Heal Generational Trauma? – SHAKTI
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
It’s Okay, I’m Okay: What High-Functioning Anxiety Actually Looks Like for Ambitious South Asian Students
A personal essay by Nysa Lilani — published in partnership with Shakti
The Gap Between Your Parents’ Survival and Your Happiness: What South Asian Couples Therapy Actually Treats
Most South Asian couples don’t come to therapy because their relationship is
What Is Spiritual Bypassing? The Difference Between Spirit Work and Spiritual Escape
Going around the fire is not the same as going through it.
Breaking the Silence: Why We Hide Our Pain
Have you heard of the phrase suffering in silence? Well, surviving in
The Story We Inherit: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma – SHAKTI
Here is an image that reflects the concept of intergenerational trauma. It
Why Are You So Dark? Colorism and the Impact on Mental Health – SHAKTI
Colorism, also known as “shadeism,” is defined as the practice of favoring
What Is Spiritual Bypassing? The Difference Between Spirit Work and Spiritual Escape
Going around the fire is not the same as going through it. And
Holistic Couples Therapy in Los Angeles: Saving Your Relationships with Somatic Tools – SHAKTI
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD
Dancing Out of Depression
The most addictive form of communication is the one that ALMOST works.
Loving Your Inner Child & Developing Mental Resilience in Adulthood – SHAKTI
Do you remember being a fearless child? Or do you remember dreaming of
The Art of the No: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
“Those who get angry when you set a boundary are the ones you
Trauma Informed Yoga for Anxiety
Yoga means “union,” in Sanskrit. Unionship is much more than the poses; it
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