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Here, you'll find a collection of articles and features where my insights on mental health and well-being have been highlighted. I hope you find these contributions helpful and informative.

The Leadership Mistake No One Talks About: Avoiding Challenge with Michelle Smith

By MICHAEL TOEBE FOR COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SUBSTACK Published: May 01, 2025 Smith Shares an Example “We tend to seek out information that reinforces existing core beliefs. If I have a core belief of ‘I'm not good enough,’ then I am constantly looking for evidence to suggest this is true and disregarding evidence that says this may be untrue,” Michelle says, “When we have a relationship with someone who is a physical reminder of direct evidence that something difficult or

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The Shocking Truth About Love Languages: How They Can Harm Your Relationship | Therapist Michelle Smith in Daily Mail

By OLIVIA SALAMONE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 09:45 EDT, 25 April 2025 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 25 April 2025 We've been taught to believe that understanding our partner's love language is the secret to a happy, lasting relationship. Acts of service, words of affirmation, physical touch - it all sounds sweet and simple, but what if this popular relationship theory is actually setting us up for failure?... Read more at https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14636511/shockin

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If You’re Happy, Why Are You Still Fighting? Therapist Michelle Smith Explains

by Jordan Bissell and Paulina Jayne Isaac Updated: June 16, 2021 Originally Published: July 22, 2019 It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that fighting with your partner is a bad sign for the relationship. All couples fight, whether or not you see the residue of their fallouts publicly. In fact, sidestepping disagreements can lead to decreased psychological well-being the next day. "I am more worried about my clients who say they never argue with their partners,” says

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