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Nourishing the Mind: A Nutritional Approach to Mental Wellbeing
In a fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present, the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing cannot be overstated. While many people focus on physical health with great energy, it's crucial to recognize that what we eat plays a vital role in our mental state as well. Understanding nutrition's impact on mental wellbeing can empower us to make better food choices that bolster our mood and enhance our overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll exp
Intellectual Healing
Feb 65 min read


When Overthinking Is a Nervous System Response—Not a Mindset Problem
Overthinking is commonly treated as a thinking problem. The assumption is that if someone could reason more clearly, reframe more effectively, or apply the “right” mindset, the mental loops would stop. For many high-functioning individuals, this approach consistently falls short —because overthinking is not driven by faulty logic. It is driven by physiological threat detection. In these cases, the nervous system is leading, and the mind is responding. Why Mindset Work Often F
Intellectual Healing
Jan 162 min read


Why Smart People Overthink (And Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough)
Overthinking is often dismissed as indecision or a lack of discipline. The common prescription is straightforward: interrupt the mental loop through willpower, logic, or cognitive reframing. This view misses a critical piece. For many high-functioning, analytical individuals, overthinking is not a cognitive error. It is a nervous system strategy —one designed to manage uncertainty and preserve safety. And strategies built for protection are rarely dismantled by insight alone.
Intellectual Healing
Jan 123 min read


Understanding the Importance of Accessible Mental Health Support
Access to mental health support is crucial for individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges. Throughout our lives, everyone...
Intellectual Healing
Jun 26, 20254 min read
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