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Why Anxiety and Self-Doubt Get Louder When You’re Trying to Do Better
Trying to do better but feeling worse? Anxiety and self-doubt often show up when change begins. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
6 hours ago3 min read


Why You Don’t Live Up to Your Potential (and Why Building Healthy Habits Feels So Hard)
Ever wonder why you can’t stay consistent—even when you want to? It’s not laziness or lack of discipline. This therapeutic guide breaks down the real reasons habits fail and shows you how to remove barriers, reduce shame, and build sustainable habits that actually stick.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Jan 63 min read


Your Brain Isn't Broken: Understanding Neurodivergence + Trauma
Your brain isn't broken—it adapted. If you're neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, high sensitivity) and have experienced trauma, you're dealing with overlapping nervous system responses. This guide explains why ADHD and trauma get confused, how survival mode shows up in daily life, and gives you 5 practical regulation tools. Learn to shift from "what's wrong with me?" to "what is my system trying to do?" Your healing path doesn't have to look normal. Start here.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Oct 21, 20254 min read
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