by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 31, 2026 | Communication, Eroticism, Relationships
Healing dysfunctional communication patterns and finding divine love. Every relationship expert will tell you that communication is the keystone of a healthy relationship. For me, this hasn’t just been a clinical observation; it’s been a lifelong pursuit of...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Happiness
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 30, 2025 | Addiction, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy
“Food addiction” and compulsive eating disorders (like binge-eating disorder) aren’t just issues of willpower. They’re patterns of behavior driven by brain-reward circuitry, stress biology, emotions, and an environment filled with highly palatable, ultra-processed...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Nutrition
It’s no secret that sugar can wreak havoc on your body when you indulge a little too much. The harmful effects it can have on your physical health are well-studied, which is why researchers talk so much about reducing sugar to lower the risk of having anxiety....
