In my latest blog post, I dig into emotional granularity—the ability to name and understand your emotions with more precision (yes, there’s a difference between “interested” and “inquisitive”).
It’s a skill that supports emotional regulation, mental health, and stronger relationships—and it’s learnable.

In this moment when resistance feels risky, how can we show up and also keep ourselves safe? Protest happens many different ways, let’s expand our understanding of what resistance looks like. March, care, disrupt, heal—what if all of them were pathways to our collective liberation?

Most of us weren’t taught the difference between emotions and feelings. Let’s untangle what these terms mean, why it matters, and how naming your inner world can be one of your your biggest tools for healing.

For BIPOC individuals, direct communication with our parents can feel uncomfortable, disrespectful, or too white. Learn how to adapt communication tools that help you keep your cultural identity and navigate boundaries.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many of us have romances outside the traditional stories. Getting to our own happily ever after can take courage.

It’s inauguration day. I’m taking a deep breath and preparing for the next four years with some key wisdom from organizers and activists.

New Year resolutions often fail because change is hard. Here’s some evidence based tricks and tips for making a resolution stick.

The 2024 elections are done and many of us are feeling wrecked. Here’s some reminders about how our body’s and brains respond.

Rose City Self Defense is offering a free class for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities from 12-3pm for on September 8, 15, and 22, 2024. Email rosecityself-defense@portlandoregon.gov to register!

George by transgender author Alex Gino caused controversy when selected for a reading program. Kalpana responds about why its important for all kids to read books with trans kids in them.

As a cancer parent and a cancer daughter, healthcare means a lot to me. This article was a response to Republican efforts to making insurance impossible for those with a pre-existing condition.