What You *Should* Say When Your Loved One Is Hurting

Posted on January 18, 2023February 28, 2024 by drDyona

We’ve all been there.  Your friend messages to let you know they broke up with their girlfriend.  Your sibling calls to tell you she miscarried her baby.  Your father blows up your phone after learning of your mother’s affair.  Your...Read More

How to GROW Away and Not GO Away From Your Family: The Case of Prince Harry

Posted on January 11, 2023February 28, 2024 by drDyona

Unless you live under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard the allegations from Prince Harry about his family, the treatment they received from the British press, and the Royal Family. While I know that some people are #TeamSussex and others...Read More

How To Be Assertive…the Right Way

Posted on January 4, 2023February 28, 2024 by drDyona

Check out my first, second, third and fourth posts on assertiveness if you haven’t already. Moving on to the final one… Interaction/Communication Style 4: Assertiveness I know that there are so many misconceptions out there about what it means to be assertive. But if I had to boil...Read More

How You Can Start to Break Old Patterns TODAY

Posted on December 31, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

My sis, Josie, and I were recently headed to an event. Dressed to the nines, hair done, we were ready to go! As I pulled out of the parking lot, she pulled down the sun visor to look at the...Read More

Why God Hasn’t Given You the BIG Thing

Posted on November 30, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

If you grew up in a religious household, then you have probably prayed to God for something big before. Maybe it was for God to heal you; get you out of debt; gift you a brand new car; send you...Read More

Love is Blind? What Keeps You From Finding ‘The One’

Posted on November 10, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

While I enjoy watching shows like Love is Blind, my expectations of couples matching and staying together in the long-term are usually low. Very, very low lol 🫣. Now before you call me a skeptic, let me explain. While the...Read More

4 Reasons You “Clap Back” & How It Holds You Back

Posted on September 5, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

Clap⦁back /klăpbăck/: Basically a comeback, most likely pumped with attitude, sass and or shade Now unless you live under a rock, I’m sure that you have seen or heard celebrities, politicians, or other high-profile individuals clapback to their critics on...Read More

7 Ways to get FREE Therapy (w/bonus resources!)

Posted on August 24, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

On average, Psychology Today notes that one session of therapy can run you between $100 to $200 (and if you live in certain cities, this number can get even higher!!!). Now for some people, $100 to $200 is just a...Read More

One Key Way to Know if You May Be Codependent

Posted on August 11, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

I know, I know. You’ve got a LOT on your plate. No matter how many responsibilities you do or don’t have—you always feel tired and exhausted. If this sounds like you, then chances are there’s one mistake that you have...Read More

STOP trying to make Fetch Happen! Why Forcing Things Never Works Out

Posted on July 25, 2022February 28, 2024 by drDyona

Do you remember the classic movie Mean Girls? I saw this movie trending on Netflix the other day and felt so nostalgic. I can still remember when people were quoting the movie or following the Mean Girl rules (e.g., “on...Read More