Medens Health

Feel It to Heal It: How Allowing Your Emotions Sets You Free

Most of us have been taught—directly or indirectly—that some feelings are “too much.” Maybe you learned to keep your pain quiet, hold your tears in, or push through without slowing down. But avoiding your emotions doesn’t make them disappear—it just buries them deeper. And eventually, they start to leak out in other ways: tension, irritability, numbness, anxiety, and burnout. The hard truth is that what we don’t feel, we can’t heal; the only way out is through.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 22, 2025

Are You Living in Alignment with Your Values?

Sometimes we find ourselves going through the motions—checking all the boxes, doing what’s expected, keeping busy—yet still feeling off. Like something essential is missing, even if we can’t quite name what. In many cases, that “off” feeling is a signal: we may be living out of alignment with our values.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 15, 2025

Why Life Transitions Are Hard - Even When They’re Good

It can be confusing to feel sadness or stress in the middle of something that’s supposed to be joyful. But the truth is, life transitions—even the positive ones—can stir up all kinds of emotions.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 24, 2025

Wondering if You Might Be on the Autism Spectrum?

Many people spend years feeling out of sync without realizing they may be on the spectrum. Gaining insight through a formal evaluation can be a powerful step toward self-understanding and support.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 24, 2025

How Are You Coping? A Look at Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies

We all have our ways of getting through hard moments, but not all coping strategies are created equal. Some help us regulate our emotions and bounce back stronger. Others might offer quick relief but end up making things worse in the long run. And most of us, without realizing it, use a mix of both.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 10, 2025

Self Care Deep Dive

Effective self-care isn’t just an occasional treat—it’s a daily practice. It’s about how you take care of your body, your emotional health, your relationships, your sense of purpose, and your boundaries at work or school. And the truth is, we often let our self-care slip when life gets overwhelming… which is when we need it most.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 3, 2025

When Do Triggers Cross the Line? Understanding Personal Responsibility in Healing

Emotional triggers are a natural part of being human. When we experience something that reminds us of past pain or trauma, it can activate an intense emotional reaction—sometimes one that feels overwhelming. But what happens when our response to triggers starts to shift from managing our own reactions to expecting others to change their behavior to avoid triggering us?

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 6, 2025

What to Do When You’re Being Invalidated

Have you ever opened up about something important to you, only to hear “You’re too sensitive,” “That’s not a big deal,” or “You’re overreacting”? If so, you’ve experienced invalidation—when someone dismisses, minimizes, or rejects your feelings instead of acknowledging them.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 27, 2025