Can a YoungBloodZ Lyric Be Your Morning Mantra? A Therapist Weighs In.
Let's set the scene. There is a YoungBloodZ track playing through someone's earbuds at 6:47am while they’re getting their morning started. As they pour their coffee they whisper sing, “ Don't start no shit, it won't be no shit.” ( Come on- you know the song, or have at least seen the tik toks).
The question is-- is “Don’t start no shit, it won’t be no shit” a legitimate morning mantra?
As an anxiety and burnout therapist in Maryland, I have thoughts. And so does science. Buckle up — because the answer is, kind of, actually, yes.
Yes, I'm a Therapist. And Yes, I Have a Past.
She couldn't believe I became a therapist. Honestly? Her doubt became one of the most clarifying moments of my career. — A note on why lived experience doesn't disqualify you from the helping professions — it's exactly what makes you good at them.
The Silent Burn: How to Heal From Quiet Burnout When Everyone Thinks You're Fine
You look fine. You hit every deadline. You’re still running on empty. Quiet Burnout is the hidden exhaustion high-achieving women carry while “holding it all together.” This post breaks down what it is, why it happens, and 5 actionable ways to start healing — before the crash.
A Case of the Februarys: Why You Feel Stuck in Winter (And How to Feel Better)
We all know February.
It’s that stretch of calendar months where winter drags its feet, yet we’re all supposed to be done complaining about the weather.
But here’s the thing: February isn’t just a month — it’s a mental experience. A real one.
It’s the season where motivation dips, energy feels harder to access, and even high-functioning, capable women start wondering why everything feels… heavier.
I call it a case of the "Februarys.” It’s that feeling of being stuck — stuck in routines, stuck in seasons, stuck in your brain with thoughts that feel heavy, slow, sometimes hopeless. You’re not alone. And what you’re feeling actually has a name and a science.
Let’s unpack what’s going on in your body, your brain, and your calendar — and how to get unstuck even when winter refuses to quit.