Wire Your Mind for Love

Social Media

Our Brains on Smartphones and Social Media

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on January 12, 2026

Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, cognitive performance, and behavior.

Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, cognitive performance, and behavior.

Creativity

5 Stages of Creativity

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on December 9, 2025

We are born to create. It is in the natural form of our being and existence.

We are born to create. It is in the natural form of our being and existence.

Relationships

Practicing Compassion

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on December 3, 2025

Studies show that a compassion practice develops prosocial behavior, meaning you care and are more connected to others.

Studies show that a compassion practice develops prosocial behavior, meaning you care and are more connected to others.

Brain Fog

Lift the Cloud of Brain Fog

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on November 13, 2025

The absolute awesomeness of 24/7 connectedness is exactly what distorts our reality of space and time, causing us to be more stressed, unfocused, and overwhelmed, and less productive.

The absolute awesomeness of 24/7 connectedness is exactly what distorts our reality of space and time, causing us to be more stressed, unfocused, and overwhelmed, and less productive.

Neurodiversity

Neuroscience of Asynchronous Development in Bright Minds

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on August 12, 2025

There is a great body of evidence in neuroscience indicating that our individuality originates within our unique brains.

There is a great body of evidence in neuroscience indicating that our individuality originates within our unique brains.

Creativity

7 Ways to Nurture Your Creativity Now

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on July 27, 2025

Creativity is right at your fingertips; you just need to set a little time aside, and you should see the creative sparks fly.

Creativity is right at your fingertips; you just need to set a little time aside, and you should see the creative sparks fly.

Trauma

The Importance of Neuro-Resilience

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on June 22, 2025

In a world brimming with chronic stress, unpredictability, and trauma, how do we wire our minds for love, recover from adversity, and adapt toward health and well-being?

In a world brimming with chronic stress, unpredictability, and trauma, how do we wire our minds for love, recover from adversity, and adapt toward health and well-being?

Memory

When Memories Fade

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on June 19, 2025

Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain, but its effects are felt in the heart by those living with it and those loving them through it.

Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain, but its effects are felt in the heart by those living with it and those loving them through it.

Anxiety

The Journey From Anxiety to Healing

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on May 8, 2025

Personal Perspective: We must continue to raise awareness about mental health, to remove stigma, offer support, and share resources.

Personal Perspective: We must continue to raise awareness about mental health, to remove stigma, offer support, and share resources.

Loneliness

The Weight of Isolation

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on May 3, 2025

How to combat loneliness and rebuild meaningful human bonds.

How to combat loneliness and rebuild meaningful human bonds.

Creativity

Creatives Unlock Unique Brain Networks

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on April 1, 2025

Creatives engage a unique brain network for expansive imaginative thinking that allows for creative problem-solving and novel solutions.

Creatives engage a unique brain network for expansive imaginative thinking that allows for creative problem-solving and novel solutions.

Emotions

Emotionally Gifted and Navigating the World

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on March 21, 2025

Highly gifted emotional individuals can’t stop being so sensitive; their brains are wired differently.

Highly gifted emotional individuals can’t stop being so sensitive; their brains are wired differently.

Self-Esteem

The Practice of Self-Love: A Gift to Your Mind and Soul

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on February 26, 2025

Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being.

Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being.

Relationships

The Superpower of Self-Love

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on February 13, 2025

Personal Perspective: In a world that constantly pushes us to seek love, validation, and worth from external sources, choosing to love yourself is an act of defiance.

Personal Perspective: In a world that constantly pushes us to seek love, validation, and worth from external sources, choosing to love yourself is an act of defiance.

Environment

The Benefits of Solitude

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on January 28, 2025

Solitude helps to process what’s happening in life with a clearer perspective and sharpened awareness.

Solitude helps to process what’s happening in life with a clearer perspective and sharpened awareness.

Loneliness

Balancing the Needs for Solitude and Connection

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on January 22, 2025

Knowing how you recharge is critical, so you can maintain your mental wellness and connection with others.

Knowing how you recharge is critical, so you can maintain your mental wellness and connection with others.

Consciousness

The Power of Solitude

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on January 16, 2025

We all need solitude and silence, and we all need social connection. We are vastly connected to everything in the universe, but we forget it most of the time.

We all need solitude and silence, and we all need social connection. We are vastly connected to everything in the universe, but we forget it most of the time.

Laughter

The Divine Grace of Laughter

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on December 16, 2024

A study in Norway found that people who laugh more live longer. Laughter can be a bridge to inner calm and the refuge to bounce back from difficulties in life.

A study in Norway found that people who laugh more live longer. Laughter can be a bridge to inner calm and the refuge to bounce back from difficulties in life.

People-Pleasing

How to Break the Habit of People-Pleasing

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on December 3, 2024

Do you find yourself wanting to make everyone else happy above your own needs and desires? First, we must care for ourselves. When we do, we can better care for others.

Do you find yourself wanting to make everyone else happy above your own needs and desires? First, we must care for ourselves. When we do, we can better care for others.

Gratitude

The Science of Gratitude: Time to Give Thanks

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on November 22, 2024

Be thankful. It’s good for your brain, body, health, and for everyone around you!

Be thankful. It’s good for your brain, body, health, and for everyone around you!