Naked Truth Blog

The Naked Truth blog explores our very natural human tendency to lie and its effect on our relationships. This includes how self-deception influences our romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, eating and body image, interaction with diverse cultural groups, and our relationship to ourselves. For it’s only when we become aware of our self-deceptive tendencies that we can challenge them and powerfully emerge into more authentic selves.

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

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Naked Truth Blog

"The Naked Truth explores how your ability to be honest with yourself affects your life. Although the topics I explore vary widely, the aim of the blog is to explore how honest self-awareness and understanding are key to your life fulfillment. For only when you are honest with yourself can you change."

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

4 Things That Make a Kiss Amazing—or Horrible

Most of us have experienced an amazing kiss that leaves us tingling from head to toe. Unfortunately, most of us have also...

Can I Be Friends With My Ex?

One of my most memorable rock-bottom moments came on a rainy Saturday night when my ex-girlfriend stopped by. We were trying to...

Becoming More Authentic

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." — Carl Jung As humans, most of us want to be...

Loving Your Body in the Bedroom

Most of us probably already know intuitively that body image affects our satisfaction and enjoyment of sexual experiences (Gillen & Markey, 2019). For many...

Valentine’s Day Lies About Love

It’s February. Everywhere you look, sweet-smelling red roses, assorted chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons surround you. Even if you want to avoid it...

Can You Feel Addicted to a Lover?

Have you ever been madly in love? Felt completely and utterly enamored with another person? Been so enchanted by your lover that...

What is Therapy, Really?

Adults in the United States are seeking therapy and mental health treatment at increasingly high rates. A recent survey by the American...

Can You Love Someone You Don’t Like?

Have you ever noticed that there are people in your life who you love deeply but you don’t really like very much?...

Does Wearing a Hijab Protect Women Against Eating Pathology?

There is some evidence that choosing to wear a hijab is a protective factor against developing eating pathology. A new study exploring...

Yes, You Can Get Through This

Building resilience helps you transform in the face of your toughest challenges. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP “To live is to suffer,...