Fearless You

Self-Help

10 Myths About Weight Loss Maintenance (That Keep You Stuck)

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on May 5, 2026

Weight loss maintenance is difficult for many dieters, leading to a yo-yo cycle. Learning these myths may help.

Weight loss maintenance is difficult for many dieters, leading to a yo-yo cycle. Learning these myths may help.

Artificial Intelligence

Why Chatbots Can't Replace Your Therapist

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on April 27, 2026

Five reasons you might be wondering about replacing your therapist for a chatbot—and why you shouldn't.

Five reasons you might be wondering about replacing your therapist for a chatbot—and why you shouldn't.

Gratitude

Keep Your Pen Moving: 6 Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on January 29, 2026

Gratitude journaling can give you benefits you might not realize.

Gratitude journaling can give you benefits you might not realize.

Self-Talk

Why You Put Yourself Down When Waiting After a Job Interview

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on September 2, 2025

Applying for jobs and waiting for replies can feel very stressful. Uncertainty can invite self-criticism. Your brain sometimes tells you thoughts that aren't true.

Applying for jobs and waiting for replies can feel very stressful. Uncertainty can invite self-criticism. Your brain sometimes tells you thoughts that aren't true.

Stress

Take Charge of Your Compulsive News-Watching Pessimism

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on July 29, 2025

Bad news getting you down? Understanding and using rational emotive behavior therapy may help you take control of your despair.

Bad news getting you down? Understanding and using rational emotive behavior therapy may help you take control of your despair.

Relationships

Use Small Asks With Your Partner to Improve Communication

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on March 18, 2025

3 small asks that can improve your communication with your partner.

3 small asks that can improve your communication with your partner.

Boundaries

How To Survive Holiday Food (and Beverage) Pushers

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on November 5, 2024

Do the offerings of the holidays derail your best intentions? Many people feel caught off guard by food and beverage pushers.

Do the offerings of the holidays derail your best intentions? Many people feel caught off guard by food and beverage pushers.

Loneliness

8 Three-Word Encouragers for When You Feel Lonely

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on September 8, 2024

Feeling lonely? Harness the power of self-talk and pattern interruption. A three-word mantra can help you pivot fast.

Feeling lonely? Harness the power of self-talk and pattern interruption. A three-word mantra can help you pivot fast.

Loneliness

9 Easy Mantras to Crush Your Loneliness

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on August 30, 2024

If you're feeling lonely, using three words can help reduce your stress and build your solitude muscle.

If you're feeling lonely, using three words can help reduce your stress and build your solitude muscle.

Depression

How to Get More Out of Therapy

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

How are you feeling in therapy? Get from good to great.

How are you feeling in therapy? Get from good to great.

Gender

10 Tips for Couples During Gender Transition

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on June 30, 2021

The Pride month sentiments of authenticity and resilience can help people undergoing gender transition as well as their partners.

The Pride month sentiments of authenticity and resilience can help people undergoing gender transition as well as their partners.

Relationships

Improve Your Relationships by Using This One Skill

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on April 20, 2021

Comfort, captivate, and enliven relationships by becoming an awesome listener.

Comfort, captivate, and enliven relationships by becoming an awesome listener.

Rejection Sensitivity

Gracefully Reframing Rejection

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on May 26, 2019

Knocked down by a rejection? These 9 eye-opening benefits may help you gain perspective!

Knocked down by a rejection? These 9 eye-opening benefits may help you gain perspective!

Motivation

How to Set and Accomplish Your Goal:  11 Steps To Success!

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on May 11, 2019

Do you need help setting and accomplishing these goals? These hacks will help you, even if you're a beginner!

Do you need help setting and accomplishing these goals? These hacks will help you, even if you're a beginner!

Career

Are You Really in Business or Are You "Just Kidding"?

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on April 9, 2019

Are you struggling in your business and doubting yourself? Answering 10 key questions could help you.

Are you struggling in your business and doubting yourself? Answering 10 key questions could help you.

Confidence

Nine Lies Your Self-Doubt Likes to Tell You

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on November 16, 2018

Catch these lies and respond to them quickly to keep moving forward.

Catch these lies and respond to them quickly to keep moving forward.

Suicide

Man Alert: Suicide of Anthony Bourdain Is A Wake Up Call

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on June 9, 2018

Recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain may lead to "why" questions. Here are special lessons for men.

Recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain may lead to "why" questions. Here are special lessons for men.

Stress

10 Ways to Lighten Up When You Face a Chronic Problem

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on April 3, 2018

Is a chronic problem wearing you down? Here are 10 ideas to help you gain perspective.

Is a chronic problem wearing you down? Here are 10 ideas to help you gain perspective.

Trauma

Women, Trauma, and Healing: What Mary Marxen Can Teach Us

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on November 14, 2017

Are traumatic memories challenging your connection with your body? Mary Marxen's shares her inspiring story.

Are traumatic memories challenging your connection with your body? Mary Marxen's shares her inspiring story.

Fear

An Often Forgotten Approach to Helping You With Fear

Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on October 20, 2017

Are fearful fantasies scaring you? Revising what you imagine might help.

Are fearful fantasies scaring you? Revising what you imagine might help.