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Today is the day I’m fulfilling a dream I’ve had for years: registration for my Switzerland retreat is now open!

Need some help with awkward or challenging interactions this holiday season? Read (or look!) through these helpful visuals.

Have you ever received not-so-glowing feedback? Here’s my advice for your advice.

Nicole Bensen Permission Slip for Mental Health

Have you been waiting for permission to put your wellbeing first? Well here you go. Permission granted.

I tried a simple, 30-day anxiety experiment to reduce my anxiety and create better mental health. It worked.

When I saw this tow truck pulling a fire truck a couple of weeks ago, the first thought that popped into my mind was, “Even rescuers need rescuing.” Who are you a “rescuer” for? You might be a caregiver to kids, your parents or in-laws, your work team, or even in a caregiving profession, like […]

Mental health tools that work when you’re having a rough day at the office or an unplanned c-section (or anything in between)