Thrive with Theramerch

She Had Everything Together. She Also Couldn't Get Out of Bed.

She had the career, the routines, the appearance of someone who had it together. She also couldn't get out of bed some mornings. A therapist reflects on what that really means.

Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person

You swore this one was different. And then, somewhere around month three, you realized they weren't. A licensed therapist explains why this keeps happening, and what it actually means.

Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person (And How to Break the Cycle)

You swore this one was different. But somewhere along the way, the same patterns showed up again. You are not cursed. You are caught in a pattern. And patterns can be changed.

Why Willpower Has Nothing to Do With It: The Real Reason You Can't Just Push Through

If "just try harder" actually worked, you'd have figured this out by now. A licensed therapist breaks down the real reason pushing through keeps failing you.

How to Start a Self-Care Routine When You Have No Time

You know you need to take better care of yourself. But every time you try, life gets in the way. Here is how to build a self-care routine that actually sticks, even when you have no time.