The Role of Gratitude in Brain Health
Gratitude is often described as an attitude. But what if it is also a practice that helps shape how we experience our lives? Our brains are constantly scanning for what…
Reflect On: Moral Injury vs. PTSD
When the Wound Isn’t Only What Happened—But What It Meant Not every wound from service looks like PTSD. Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t what happened to you. It’s what you…
We’re Creating Something New.
I Am Just Barb. is getting a new look—and a deeper purpose. I’m building a space for self-nurturing, strategic self-advocacy, leadership, and moving from stress to clarity. The site is temporarily under…
From Stress to Clarity
Stress doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it shows up in your thoughts, your body, your emotions, or your behavior. Clarity begins when you stop ignoring what you feel and start…