🌱 What Maslow Meant by Self-Actualisation

Maslow placed self-actualisation at the top of his famous hierarchy of needs. It represented a person’s journey to become the fullest version of themselves. For Maslow, this included: Self-actualised people, in his research, tended to be humble, truth-seeking, deeply connected to their values, and capable of experiencing “peak experiences”—those transcendent moments of pure joy, connection, or clarity.… Read More 🌱 What Maslow Meant by Self-Actualisation

Living a Secret Life: Coming to Terms with Your Sexuality While Still Married

By Linda C J TurnerTrauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment Many people assume that coming out is something reserved for teenagers or young adults — something done early in life, loudly and boldly. But the truth is often far more complex. Many individuals find themselves navigating their sexuality… Read More Living a Secret Life: Coming to Terms with Your Sexuality While Still Married

🌙 The Healing Power of a Kind Voice Before Sleep

There’s something deeply comforting about ending your day with a gentle, loving conversation—No drama. No tension. Just kindness, warmth, and the simple joy of feeling safe. Whether it’s in person, over the phone, or even through a voice note or message—those soft, caring words before bed become a balm for the soul. It’s Not Just Nice—It’s… Read More 🌙 The Healing Power of a Kind Voice Before Sleep

Karma: A Psychological Mirror of Our Inner and Outer Worlds

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate “Karma and God work in mysterious ways. Sometimes it takes months… sometimes years. But what happens if you don’t have years? God and Karma will find a way.” These words carry the quiet force of truth—the kind we often only come to understand in hindsight. Whether you… Read More Karma: A Psychological Mirror of Our Inner and Outer Worlds

Freedom at Last: My Seven-Month Journey from Despair to Deep-Rooted Joy

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Seven months ago, I stood at the edge of my darkest, most desperate place—emotionally bruised, suffocated by fear and pain, and desperate for any escape. I finally found the courage to step away, reach out for help, and reclaim my life. Today, with the unwavering support of… Read More Freedom at Last: My Seven-Month Journey from Despair to Deep-Rooted Joy

🌟 No Money Can Buy This Feeling: The Soul of Post-Traumatic Growth 🌿

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There comes a moment in the healing journey that is so sacred, so profound, so deeply felt, that it transcends anything money could ever offer. It’s not a house.It’s not a car.It’s not a luxury holiday.It’s not even the comfort of financial security. It’s something far rarer.Something money… Read More 🌟 No Money Can Buy This Feeling: The Soul of Post-Traumatic Growth 🌿

The Price of Forgetting: Collective Stupidity and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”– George Santayana (Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás) These timeless words have never echoed louder than they do today. In a world brimming with information, connectivity, and rapid technological advancement, we find ourselves slipping into… Read More The Price of Forgetting: Collective Stupidity and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

🧠 The Psychology of the “Quiet Moments Between Thoughts”

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate In cognitive neuroscience and mindfulness-based psychology, the space between our thoughts is often referred to as the “gap” — a momentary pause before the mind jumps to its next narrative, judgment, worry, or decision. These moments may be fleeting, but they’re incredibly significant. 1. The Default Mode Network vs. Present Awareness Our… Read More 🧠 The Psychology of the “Quiet Moments Between Thoughts”

🌿 The Awakening Stage: Choosing Truth Over Illusion

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate There’s a moment in every healing journey when the veil begins to lift. It doesn’t always happen all at once. Sometimes, it’s a whisper, a lingering feeling that something’s not right. Other times, it’s a lightning bolt—a single event or realization that cracks the illusion wide open. What follows… Read More 🌿 The Awakening Stage: Choosing Truth Over Illusion