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Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not quite sure what to expect or where to begin. For Anna Aslanian, a licensed therapist at GoodTherapy, helping clients navigate that uncertainty is at the heart of her practice. With extensive training in evidence-based modalities including Gottman Method couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and attachment-focused EMDR, Anna brings both expertise and compassion to her work with adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma.In this Member Spotlight, Anna shares valuable insights on what makes therapy successful, from finding the right therapeutic fit to understanding that you don’t need…

I wasn’t worried—until my doctor asked if I was sitting down.Earlier that week, I’d gone in to follow up on an abnormal Pap smear. I’d put screening off for a few years during the pandemic. She took a few small biopsies, but it didn’t feel urgent. In the past, any abnormal results I had soon cleared up. I’d even had a LEEP, a common procedure to remove precancerous cells from the cervix, in my 20s and moved on with my life.When she called with the biopsy results, I expected, at worst, a small inconvenience. Another procedure. A light chiding for…

Three-time Olympia Men’s Physique champion, Ryan Terry has built a successful bodybuilding career by taking care of the proportions and in a recent Instagram post, the buff Brit shared an intense leg session as he looks ahead to the 2026 finals later this year. Here’s how to try it for yourself. Terry took to his own RT-Fit gym floor in Nottinghamshire, England, to blast his legs using a mixture of machines and free weights in order to achieve absolute muscular exhaustion. Here are the five exercises that the current Olympia men’s physique champion completed, along with the sets and reps.…

You don’t need to leave your bed in order to perform a productive workout. Bed exercises provide a plethora of benefits—especially for anyone with decreased mobility. They offer low-impact routines and are exceptional for maintaining strength, improving blood circulation, managing weight, and even reducing back pain—all from the comfort of bed. We are here with a 10-minute expert-recommended bed routine that can help rebuild back strength after 55. Why Maintaining Back Strength Is Important After 55 Shutterstock As you age, it’s quite common to lose some flexibility and strength in the mid to lower back. This can make completing daily…

Most of us experience gratitude internally. We feel thankful, appreciative, even deeply moved—but we stop there. What happens when gratitude doesn’t stay private? That question has been on my mind ever since I started writing letters to people who shaped my thinking, my work, and my life. Not thank-you notes. Letters. The kind that arrive unexpectedly and say, “You mattered to me—and here’s why.” In my conversation with Joel Zuckerman, author of Gratitude Tiger, we explored what he calls expressive gratitude. Unlike journaling—which is reflective and inward—expressive gratitude turns our attention outward. It requires time, thought, and a willingness to…

There’s a moment before kickoff when everything gets quiet for Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan. The Lumen Field crowd is boisterous and the stadium feels like it’s shaking. Inside, however, it’s calm. Roldan knows by then whether he’s ready—not because of adrenaline, nor emotion. But because of the days leading up to this moment For most fans, a match is 90 minutes. For Roldan, it’s days of preparation layered carefully on top of each other—heart rate targets hit in training, hydration dialed in, sleep schedule protected, lower-body lifts executed with intent. But the time he steps onto the pitch, the…

These exercises will help you build strong, toned arms as you age. The arms are notorious for developing saggy skin and losing muscle tone. Hence, the upper arms have been dubbed “bat wings.” Why does this happen? Mainly because of natural hormonal changes, lower elastin and collagen, and the loss of muscle that happens with age. To make matters worse, the tricep area stores fat, adding to the flabby appearance. Fear not, because we’re here to help with five expert-recommended chair exercises. Women over 50 should consider adding them to their routine to tighten their upper arms. Why the Upper…

Sadness vs DepressionClinical DepressionMental HealthDepression Symptoms We all have days when the weight of the world feels a little heavier. Maybe you’re feeling down after a disappointment, grieving a loss, or simply exhausted by life’s demands. But when does normal sadness cross the line into something more serious? And how do you know if what you’re experiencing is depression that warrants professional help? While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they have clear differences. Sadness is a natural human emotion that typically passes with time and self-care. Depression, on the other hand, is a medical condition that often requires professional…

Most of us assume a yearly skin check is enough. You go in, hear that everything looks fine, and move on for another 12 months. But board certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Christopher says that reassurance can sometimes be misleading. Skin exams are not standardized, and one clinician’s “full body check” can look very different from another’s, especially when it comes to using dermoscopy, a tool that helps detect melanomas the naked eye can miss. Dr. Christopher detects 150 to 215 melanomas per year, compared to a state average of about 17. The difference, he says, is not about patient behavior.…

For decades, nightlife heavily defined social culture in the United States. Friday nights were for both happy hour and after-hours. Saturdays were for recovering then rallying for Round 2. Sundays, then, were left for either guilt or redemption. Now? Saturday mornings are for PRs, long runs, cold plunges and coffee meetups. The ritual has shifted from the nightlife party scene to the daytime longevity practices. Across the country, especially in fitness-forward cities like West Palm Beach, the rise of alternative beverages, THC seltzers, adaptogenic drinks, nootropic blends, and low- or no-alcohol options signals more than a category trend. It signals…