How Trauma and Social Anxiety Can Masquerade as Introversion
You say you’re introverted.You like quiet. You need space. You avoid the spotlight. But lately, even the simple stuff feels like suiting up for Everest:Returning a call. Making an ask.
You say you’re introverted.You like quiet. You need space. You avoid the spotlight. But lately, even the simple stuff feels like suiting up for Everest:Returning a call. Making an ask.
You’re not broken. You’re wired for quick hits instead of deep roots — because social media trained you that way. I’ve spent years helping high-functioning leaders see the quiet patterns
Even when people admire you—at work, at home, in your community—growth doesn’t always land like applause.You can be respected, even envied, and still feel the sting when you start changing.
As a coach focused on healing and leadership, I’ve seen how much emotional pain can affect our lives, especially for leaders and business owners. When it’s hard to make sense
You had the come-to-Jesus moment. You built the safeguards. You documented the process. And yet every time your team brings up that thing—even in a casual aside—you feel your jaw
Psychosis isn’t just a clinical diagnosis—it’s a lived disruption.And when you’re a business owner, it can feel like you’re losing your grip on reality while the world still expects deliverables,
FYI: You don’t need more charisma.Nor do you need a confidence coach.You need to be emotionally sober. Because the moment you step into leadership, people aren’t just watching your performance.They’re
As a healing and leadership coach—and someone in recovery from sex and alcohol addiction—I’ve met many people who got sober but still feel stuck. They did the hard part: they
You’ve invested time and money into therapy, hoping for clarity, relief, or transformation. But despite all the sessions, insights, and self-reflection, something still feels off. I get it. Even as
Hey there, awesome humans! It’s Denise G Lee here, your friendly neighborhood healing and leadership coach. Today, we’re diving into a topic that might make you squirm a little, but
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