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.
“Trauma isn’t really about the event itself—it’s about what happens in your nervous system afterward.
That automatic reaction you have? It’s your subconscious trying to protect you based on old patterns.
The good news: You can start rewiring those patterns today with simple regulation tools like grounding, breath, and creating safety cues.”
— Michelle Smith on The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi
By Neha Nautiyal Published: November 19, 2025 I’m so grateful to be included in Real Simple’s newest article on staying grounded through the holiday season. In the piece I open up about the personal practices and clinical tools that have become absolute non-negotiables for me every November and December, from 3-second somatic resets to the boundary scripts that have saved more than one family gathering. You can read the full article here: https://www.realsimple.com/how-i-pro
