In My Own Words

Think about the last time you reacted out of frustration or anger before your rational mind could catch up to your emotions. Maybe it was a sharp response in the middle of a conversation, a rude email sent in frustration, or even an angry moment while driving. In...

In some relationships, there will come a moment when you begin to question if you were truly loved or simply needed. It’s a painful realization because, for a long time, the two can feel almost identical. When someone constantly wants your attention, relies on you...

There are seasons in life when you’re searching for answers, and then there are seasons when you’re simply trying to understand yourself a little better. In both, books can become something more than information. They become mirrors. They help you name what you’re...

Inspired by the research of Foster and Hicks Life has a way of presenting us with moments we never planned for. Loss, disappointment, uncertainty, conflict, unexpected change. All of us will experience one of these challenges or another, and yet the way we move...

Not needing anyone sounds strong. It sounds empowered and self-sufficient, like the ultimate form of emotional maturity.  In a culture that praises independence and resilience, we often admire the person who appears unaffected, who handles everything alone, who...

Listening is one of the most powerful skills we can develop, yet it’s one of the least practiced. Most of us believe we’re good listeners simply because we hear what others are saying. But real listening goes far beyond sound. It’s about understanding, presence, and...

Serena Mastin was recently featured in VoyageDallas as part of their Hidden Gems interview series—spotlighting founders and leaders making a meaningful impact behind the scenes. The feature shares insights into her journey, values, and the vision behind Pulse...

For most of my life, I completely misunderstood emotions. I treated them like disruptions, things I needed to swallow, suppress, or “manage” so I could just keep pushing. I thought that strength meant composure, productivity, and stoicism. I thought that if I could...

If you’re in leadership, you’ve been there: overwhelmed by deadlines, navigating constant change, managing people with competing needs, and trying to hold everything together when the unexpected happens. In those moments, even the strongest among us can slip into...