Therapist Dennise Demitro talks about when your nervous system is overwhelmed, your emotional capacity is stretched, and your sense of self is shifting, connection can feel out of reach. Intimacy isn’t just physical. It’s rooted in emotional safety and the ability to feel truly connected.

People are living longer, often with more complex needs. Many adults are having children later, which creates more overlap between parenting and caregiving. Kelsey Boyer and therapist Danielle Slyder of TCFS offer tips for understanding aging parents and ourselves during this caregiving shift.

GLP-1 medications have been making waves for helping with weight loss and blood sugar, but now they’re also catching some attention for something super interesting, such as how they might help calm those tough cravings, especially for alcohol, and maybe even things like gambling and shopping urges. If you’ve ever felt like your cravings just won’t quit, this could be a game-changer.