by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 3, 2026 | Men, Sacred, Spirituality
Why no man is ever beyond hope. The Question Most Men Never Ask There are men suffering right now who do not know they are suffering. There are men who know they are suffering but believe it is simply the nature of things — that this is what life is, that this is what...
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....
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 13, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy
Mental health care is no longer limited to the therapist’s office. In 2025, digital mental health tools are making therapy more accessible, personalized, and effective than ever. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress—or just trying to stay...
