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.
What does it really mean to heal from trauma—not just cope with it? I recently had the privilege of joining the Trauma Therapist Podcast to discuss how trauma shapes the nervous system, impacts relationships, and why healing is possible with the right support. If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt can feel so difficult to overcome, this conversation offers hope, practical insight, and encouragement.
Featured in Time Magazine, Michelle Smith explores why clutter can feel so overwhelming and what your nervous system has to do with it. Learn how anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, and burnout can impact motivation, increase avoidance, and make everyday tasks feel harder than they are. Discover practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce overwhelm, build momentum, and support emotional well-being.
Michelle Smith, LMHC appears on the NPK Integration Health Podcast to discuss intergenerational trauma, boundaries, guilt vs. shame, and moving from survival to thriving. Watch the episode and learn more about trauma-informed therapy.
