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We Are What We Consume: Waking Up to the Water We Swim In
What if everything we've been consuming—from the food we eat to the content we watch, the clothes we wear to the materialistic mindset we've absorbed—has been slowly poisoning us? Not through intentional self-harm, but through a toxic cultural ecosystem we were born into. We didn't choose the chemicals in our food, the fast fashion exploitation on our backs, the consumerism telling us happiness comes through acquisition, the songs normalizing objectification, the shows presen
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 14 min read


The Art of Letting Others Be Human: Growing Through Imperfect Relationships
We've been sold an incomplete story about relationships: that healthy ones are characterized by constant harmony, and that if we're doing it "right," there won't be friction, disappointment, or moments where we wonder if we've made a mistake in letting this person close. While unconditional acceptance is possible—there have been rare individuals who've embodied it fully—for most of us still navigating our ego-driven patterns, this ideal becomes a trap. We use it as evidence t
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 15 min read


From Screen Time to Heart Time: Finding Balance in Teaching Emotional Intelligence
My 16-month-old is having a complete meltdown because I literally gave him what he wanted, only to find he doesn't like it now, and is...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 14 min read


Analyzing Charlie Kirk's Approach to Cross-Party Communication
You may have heard about Charlie Kirk, an influential debater, father, and husband, who was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 14 min read


Generation Z: The Full Picture Beyond Myths and Excuses
As Generation Z enters the workforce en masse, the narrative about them swings wildly between two extremes: they're either misunderstood...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Sep 14 min read


The Paradox of War in an Age of Enlightenment
We can edit genes and peer into distant galaxies, yet we still drop bombs on children to solve political disputes. The Uncomfortable...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 12 min read


The Hidden Epidemic: How Isolation Shapes Our World and What We Can Do About It
The Reality We're Living In One in six people worldwide experiences profound loneliness—not the temporary sadness of missing someone, but...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 14 min read


Preparing Our Children for an AI-Transformed Future
As I scroll through my social media feeds, I frequently see proud parents sharing photos of their children holding honor roll...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 13 min read


Is the "Care Less" Culture Making Us Worse People?
Directly beside me, parked across three spaces in the gym parking lot, was a beat-up van with a rearview mirror ornament that read "Care...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 14 min read


The End of Innocence: Childhood in the Digital Age
Last week, a friend mentioned that her seven-year-old had become hyper-fixated on practicing makeup contouring and recording herself...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 14 min read


The Silent Cost of Pride: How Our Need to Be Right Undermines Connection and Growth
Pride—that feeling of satisfaction in our accomplishments or status—seems harmless and even beneficial on the surface. Yet beneath its...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 13 min read


Political Differences, Emotional Connection: Maintaining Important Relationships Despite Profound Ideological Divides
We may find ourselves in relationships with people whose political views we consider not just different, but potentially dangerous. If we...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Apr 15 min read


Emotional Intelligence As the Antidote to DEI Backlash: An Opportunity to De-politicize and Embody Kindness
The current administration has imposed a challenge for organizations as they grapple with the intersection of political shifts, workplace...

Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Mar 13 min read


AI and the Future of Work: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and anxiety about the future of work. While AI promises...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 13 min read


Cancel Culture vs. Free Speech: Understanding Both Sides of the Debate
There’s a peculiar paradox in how we navigate speech and silence in our modern world. We’ve created spaces where every voice can be...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20243 min read


From Reality TV to the White House: The Dumbing Down of American Leadership
We're living in an age where our obsession with drama is eclipsing our pursuit of wisdom. Our cultural landscape, saturated with reality...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Navigating the Complex: A Guide to Discussing Global Issues with Children
The digital age has ushered in an era of unprecedented information accessibility, making shielding our children from the harsh realities...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Toxic Feminism: When the Desire for Equality Creates Inequality
In recent years, a more extreme and divisive form of feminism has gained prominence, often referred to as "toxic feminism." While the...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Sep 1, 20242 min read


The Danger of Broad-Brushing: Avoiding Prejudice Based on Individual Acts
In an era of increasing social and political polarization, the tendency to blame entire groups for the actions of individuals has become...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20243 min read


The Value of Emptiness: A Counter-Intuitive and Counter-Culture Way of Living
In the constant noise and busyness of modern life, where the unending chase for more is not only promoted but celebrated, the idea of...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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