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“I’m Exhausted” — And Other Ways We Bond Over Burnout
Feeling exhausted? Discover 5 gentle rituals to reclaim calm, including the surprising power of actually chewing your food.
1 day ago4 min read


Feeling Overwhelmed? The Secret Power of Layering Emotional Strategies
Emotional layering isn’t about stacking emotions—it’s about layering strategies that help you manage them. In this post, I unpack five practical tools from James Gross’s emotion regulation model that help you respond to stress, overwhelm, or conflict with intention. Based on my 6-day social media series, this blog shows how to build support from the inside out. Plus, grab your cheatsheet free in the Resource Vault.
Jul 93 min read


Reacting vs. Responding: Thought Tools That Build the Bridge
Stop spiraling thoughts with simple tools: pattern interrupts, reframes, and emotional resets for peace, not perfection.
Jul 24 min read


🛠️ From Annoyed to Aware: Building Your Emotional Toolkit
This week I dove into some surprisingly simple but powerful mental health tools: the happiness formula, visualizing vs doing, naming my triggers, and even talking to myself in third person. If you’ve ever thought “Ugh, why am I so annoyed?”—you’re not alone. Let’s explore the difference between annoyances and triggers and build an emotional toolkit that helps us respond (not react). Don’t forget to grab your download from the resource vault!
Jun 253 min read


Mental Health Trivia Month: TikTok Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss!
After joining TikTok in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, I launched a daily Mental Health Trivia series for June. Each video delivers quick, research-backed insights on anxiety, mindset shifts, and emotional health. In this blog, I recap what you’ve missed, offer deeper takeaways, and preview upcoming trivia topics—plus free downloads and tools to support your mental well-being.
Jun 183 min read


🎈“It’s Fine. Everything’s Fine.” — But Is It?
This month, we explored mental health through trivia, stories, and science—from balloon demos to Monica Geller and Tesla. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t, this blog’s for you. Revisit my favorite lessons and grab free downloads from the Mental Health Resource Vault—panic tools, depression help, OCD facts, and more.
Jun 113 min read


From Awareness to Action: Mental Health Trivia Month Begins! 🧠
Mental Health Awareness Month may be over, but the conversation continues! Join me for June’s “I’m Fine. It’s Fine. Everything’s Fine.” Mental Health Trivia Month — a daily series blending fun, education, and real talk. Learn surprising facts (like when anxiety first appeared in the DSM), discover how celebs like Adele cope, and grab a free anxiety mini-guide at tamiwest.com/vault.
Jun 44 min read


Week 4 Mental Health Recap: Confidence, Boundaries, & Apologies: 🌟
Discover how scent, support, sleep rituals, faith, and reframed fear can boost your wellbeing in this week-in-review post. Learn about the neuroscience of aromatherapy to elevate mood and reduce stress; explore the simple Notice→Ask→Listen Mental Health First Aid framework to support loved ones; adopt three restorative bedtime rituals for deeper sleep; find encouragement through faith-centered compassion; use a seven-step Fear-Fire Formula to turn anxiety into action. Mental
May 283 min read


This Week’s Mental Health Recap: Scents, Support, Sleep & Strength 🌿🧠💤🔥
Discover how scent, support, sleep rituals, faith, and reframed fear can boost your wellbeing in this week-in-review post. Learn about the neuroscience of aromatherapy to elevate mood and reduce stress; explore the simple Notice→Ask→Listen Mental Health First Aid framework to support loved ones; adopt three restorative bedtime rituals for deeper sleep; find encouragement through faith-centered compassion; use a seven-step Fear-Fire Formula to turn anxiety into action. Mental
May 213 min read


🌿 Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Growth
Explore how to transform mental health awareness into actionable steps this May. Discover strategies to break the comparison cycle and embrace self-care.
May 74 min read


Lifelong Learning Isn’t Always Pretty — But It’s Worth It! ✏️🌱
In this honest, funny, and reflective post, I share what happened when I finally listened to Let Them by Mel Robbins — with a lot of judgment and a little traffic jam. From resistance to revelation, I explore what it means to learn from voices that challenge us, why tough love doesn't work for everyone, and how lifelong learning can be messy, emotional, and totally worth it.
Apr 304 min read


😅 ER, Vertigo & a "Banana" Catheter – Just Another Saturday 🚑
A dizzying ER visit, a banana-shaped catheter, and a whole lot of humility. One woman’s real (and funny) story about vertigo, vulnerability, and finding laughter after the storm.
Apr 163 min read


🎙 On the Front Lines – Mental Health and the 911 Dispatcher Life with Brittney
911 dispatcher Brittney opens up about mental health, trauma, and compassion fatigue in this powerful Consider Yourself Hugged episode.
Apr 25 min read


📌 Simplify Your Life with AI! 🚀 Save Time & Boost Productivity!
Discover AI tools to simplify life, save time, and reduce mental load—organize schedules, plan meals, shop smarter, and more!
Mar 186 min read


🎙️ Smart Curiosity, Not Fear: A Real Talk on AI Safety & Ethics📝
Is AI spying on you? Can it replace empathy? Tami & Michelle break down AI ethics, hallucinations & deepfakes with smart curiosity.
Mar 186 min read


Boost Your Emotional Well-Being with AI! 🤖🧠
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, How We Feel, & Perplexity AI can support emotional well-being, journaling, & processing tough emotions.
Mar 125 min read


What is AI and Why Should You Care? 🤖💡
Discover how AI can enhance mental well-being! Fun, facts, and AI jokes—no, it won’t replace your therapist (yet). Tune in now! 🎙️🤖
Mar 56 min read


📚 The Bell Jar: Breaking Free from Mental Traps 💡
Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar explores mental health, identity & depression. Join us as we unpack its themes & lessons. #TheBellJar
Feb 265 min read


Understanding & Overcoming Compassion Fatigue 💙
Welcome to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click below to watch or Click here to listen to Episode 198. *Disclaimer: The information in this...
Feb 194 min read


🔥 Tackling Burnout: What It Is, Who’s at Risk, & How to Prevent It
Feeling exhausted & unmotivated? Learn how to recognize, prevent, & recover from burnout in this powerful episode! 🔥💡 #Burnout #SelfCare
Feb 125 min read
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