Don’t Wake The Sleeping Baby

There’s so much body shaming, etc. in the world today that this act of self-love is a huge flex for your psyche and whenever I get the chance to do so, you better believe I dress to impress and you should to. It’s self-care and it’s going to make you feel great about yourself, guaranteed.

#selfcare #selfloveisthebestlove #dresstoimpress #handsomeman #selfloveisaflex #lofecoach #loveyourbody #personaltrainer #selfdevelopment #motivationmonday #writer #fitness #tuxedo #lgbtqcommunity #spiffy

New look for the Fall! Graduating college, new prospects on the horizon and new challenges for me to face. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings me!

#snhu #senioryear #validated #psychology #personaltrainer #development #evolution #highereducation #studentaffairs #collegiateadmissions #pittsburgh #stvincentcollege #pennstate #pitt

Why fit in when you were born to stand out!!

#podcastersofinstagram #happiness #writer #motivation #pittsburgh #actor #headshot #life #personaltrainer #fitness #strength #lgbtqia #pride #vacationmode #gayman #shoyourself #smile #foryoupage #fyp

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“The reason I support trans kids, trans grown ups, gays, straight, lesbian, whoever is because I know, when I was growing up I didn’t fit in anywhere. But it was because of the clothes I wore, what my hair looked like, the music I listened to. Those are all things I could rectify. I could cut my hair, I could listen to jazz — I don’t know what.

“But to be somebody who’s gay, lesbian, or especially trans, I don’t know what it feels like to be trapped in a body I don’t feel I belong in. That is why I support them. Because I know I didn’t fit in anywhere until I found pro wrestling and all the freaks and geeks in the locker room who were just like me. Maybe some of them were a little psychotic and they couldn’t hold onto a real job, but that’s another story.

“Support trans kids. Support gay and lesbian rights. I want everybody to be themselves — just do no harm to anybody else.

“Thank you. I love you.” - CM Punk

Seven more weeks and there will be a degree inside here!!! So excited!

#BAPsy #snhu #accomplished #education #lifelonglearners #fitness #personaltrainer

There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm. #traumarecovery #traumaresponse #itllbeokay #itgetsbetter #personaltraining #strength #mentalstrength #motivation #learntoheal #healing #standupforyourself #empathy #emotions #lifecoach #menswork #womenswork #bethebalm #checkyourboys #takeupspace #mentalfitness

That’s a wrap on the #2024 season of my life! Thanks for the lessons, the wins, and most importantly, the people! Here comes a great 2025!

#personaltrainer #psychology #fitness #mentalhealth #therapist #interventionist #pittsburgh #actor

We don’t know what lies on the other side of this world and this life. We won’t know that until the inevitable happens to each of us and I’m just that, it’s a gift. I don’t want to know the date that I’m going to leave this world and pass on to wherever it is that we go. All I know for sure is that I truly try to embrace each and every moment with others that I can now because nobody knows when that final day is going to come. That should be a motivator for all of us to do good, be available for those the we care about and cherish every moment. I’ve heard of people who never get excited about things because if they do and it doesn’t happen, they really don’t lose anything. If something does happen, they take it as a pleasant surprise.

What a terrible way to live life! A friend of mine told me today after chatting for a few minutes that I have one of the most gratifying jobs in the world because I help people who’ve need direction and who for a lot of reasons, have lost hope. What makes life worth living each day for me is to help restore some of that hope back inside of those people I work with. Being able to reach so many lives with the gifts I’ve been given is a testament to the trauma I’ve been through and the richness I’ve found in everyday life and I wish that for all of you as well. Make the most of the time you’ve been given.

#makethemostofit #life #lessonslearned #cherisheverymoment #littlemoments #everydaylife #everydaycanbeextraordinary #bealight #calminthestorm #therapy #personaltrainer #motivation #goodforthesoul #empathy #vulnerability #enjoylife #foryou #fyp #trending #thingsthatmatter #sunshine #lovenothate #lgbtq #gaan #gay #alliance #straight #humanity #reels #pittsburghgay #pittsburgh

Mirror, mirror on the wall….

Have you ever noticed someone or even you trying to match the same behaviors as someone you’re in close proximity with or even someone you are engaging with in a conversation? Well, you’re not crazy, this is actually pretty common. It’s called the Mirroring effect. In the world of psychology, the mirroring effect occurs when you or another individual matches or ‘mirrors’ the nonverbal gestures the other person is doing because they may find them desirable, they may want to get something from them, etc. Infants and children do this all the time and it’s the main way they learn during those early years. There are also different types of mirroring that counselors, therapists and people helping couples discover how to better communicate with one another and making the relationship stronger.

People also use mirroring in the gym, who knew???! No, not the kind where teens and young adults flex in the mirror and take selfies….that’s a whole other psychological issue. The type of mirroring the goes on in the gym is usually very subtle but I see it all the time. See that huge guy doing those curls over there?? His arms are huge and maybe if you do curls like him, your arms will become just as huge. Lifters and fitness people have this unconscious ballet where they look at someone they want to look like and pick up their mannerisms on how the perform certain exercises and even pick up their speech patterns, how they walk and interact with other men and women.

Don’t believe, I dare you to watch people the next time you visit your gym. You may be surprised by what you observe.

#mirroringeffect #psychology #childdevelopment #brainwaves #nonverbalcommunication #apsire #observe #humanbehavior #fitness #personaltrainer #psychologystudent #therapist #futurecounselor

🌌✨ **We Are Stardust** ✨🌌

Did you know that every atom in our bodies originated from the heart of a star? 🌟 The elements that make up the human body—carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and more—were forged in the intense heat and pressure of stars that lived billions of years ago. When those stars reached the end of their life cycles, they exploded in supernovae, scattering these essential elements across the universe.

So, the next time you look up at the night sky, remember that the same celestial fireworks that light up the cosmos are part of you. We are, quite literally, children of the stars. 🌠

#Stardust #CosmicConnection #Astronomy #Universe #WeAreAllConnected #ScienceIsBeautiful #StarStuff #CelestialWonders #psychology #personaltrainer #pediatrics #teampeds #pittsburgh #actor #empathy #compassion