Christian Sarran

Have you ever caught a certain smell or heard a familiar song, and suddenly your legs feel weak or your chest tightens? Even though the moment passed years ago, your body acts like it’s happening now. That jolt of fear, the gut twist, the pounding heart—these physical reactions are often signs of something deeper. When old memories show up without warning, they can quickly stir up physical responses that seem out of place. These aren’t imaginary. They're real, and they come from lived...

When life throws us off balance, sometimes the weight of past experiences can feel like an invisible barrier holding us back. Whether it’s a mental block before a big performance or lingering trauma from earlier years, these challenges can quietly shape how we move forward. I’ve found that therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offer a gentle yet powerful way to unlock those barriers. Let’s explore how this approach can help us reclaim our peace and potential....

When teens start skipping out on family activities, it can catch parents off guard. One week you're sharing dinner or watching a movie together, and the next, your teen barely leaves their room. It feels sudden, but chances are, there's more going on beneath the surface. Many parents worry they're losing connection or they've done something wrong, when really, withdrawing can be part of growing up. Understanding why this shift happens can help take away some of the guesswork. Teens face a lot...