Natasha Bussey

We think life happens to us, but most of what we experience is filtered through what we already believe. Confirmation bias makes us see proof of our fears and miss evidence of our worth. Change your beliefs, and your brain starts collecting new proof. You’re not just living your story—you’re writing it.

Self-compassion is not a luxury or a mood—it’s a biological prerequisite for change. Self-criticism doesn’t motivate us—it immobilizes us, leading to burnout, anxiety, depression, and relational strain. Self-compassion activates the brain’s care system, releasing oxytocin and dopamine—the same chemicals responsible for connection and trust. Nature literally designed your body to heal through warmth, not war.

What most people call "ego" is actually trauma responses masquerading as personality! Ego rigidity creates 67% less cognitive flexibility, 60% empathy suppression when threatened, and predicts relationship failure.