The Gut–Anxiety Connection: A Life and Brain Health Coach’s Perspective Posted on May 14, 2026, updated on May 14, 2026 by Gateway Counseling If you’ve ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach before a big moment or noticed digestive discomfort during stressful periods, you’ve already experienced the powerful link between your gut and your brain. As both a life coach and brain health coach, I see this connection play out constantly in people who feel stuck in cycles of… Read More
The Difference Between the Conscious and Unconscious Mind: Understanding the Divide Posted on May 12, 2026, updated on May 12, 2026 by Gateway Counseling Why can’t I get myself to do what I say I want to do? Why can’t I get myself to stop doing what I say I want to stop doing? To answer these questions we need to delve into the fascinating realms of psychology and human behavior. One concept that often emerges is the distinction… Read More
Help – I’m Stuck Posted on April 30, 2026, updated on May 18, 2026 by Gateway Counseling Does counseling work? It works for some people but not for everyone. Why doesn’t it work for everyone? Because I have to enter counseling with the mindset, “I’m not perfect and will need to make some changes in my life.” Even with this mindset I can find myself feeling stuck at times. “I’m not making… Read More
Dealing with Infidelity or Trust Issues in a Christian Marriage Posted on February 5, 2026, updated on May 5, 2026 by Gateway Counseling It’s no secret that the pain of broken trust can shatter a marriage. But that’s not all—navigating infidelity can shake your faith to its core. When the person you vowed before God to love and honor has betrayed you, or when you’re the one who’s caused that devastation, you’re left wondering if restoration is even… Read More
