"Behind every person who’s self-medicating is a story that was never heard." This documentary sheds light on what often goes unnoticed — pain, survival, and the quiet impact on loved ones. Take a moment to watch when you're ready. #UnspokenPain #MentalHealthAwareness

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to uplift diverse voices, challenge stigma, and support better access to mental health care for all communities. Your story matters. Your healing matters. Let’s keep the conversation going. 💚🧠#MinorityMentalHealth

Your kids don’t need a flawless summer. They just need a parent who’s present (even imperfectly), and who shows them that juggling life with humor and grace is its own kind of success. 💛#PresentParenting #ImperfectlyPerfect #SummerWithKids #ParentingWithGrace #MakingMemories

This Fourth of July, as we celebrate freedom, let’s also honor the journey toward inner peace. Mental and emotional freedom are worth fighting for, too. 💙🧠🇺🇸 #FourthOfJuly #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalFreedom #IndependenceDay2025 #HealingJourney #InnerPeace

Not everything about survival is pretty. I see the walls you built, the guilt you carry, the coping that outstayed its welcome. Even the messiest parts deserve understanding, not judgment. #TraumaHealing #TherapistThoughts #SurvivorStories #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheCycle

As a psychologist, I see this every day — minds constantly scanning for danger, rehearsing every what-if. It’s not crazy. It’s your nervous system trying (loudly) to keep you safe. Awareness is step one. Compassion for yourself is step two. Buy my book: simonandschuster.com/books/Aftersho…

I didn’t just turn lemons into lemonade. I threw the pitcher, burned the recipe, and built a life I actually want. 🍋🔥 Healing’s not cute — it’s chaos with a purpose. Buy my book Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Life Today #FuckLemonade #AftershockBook #HealingWithHeat

Most people you think are killing it? They’re winging it, too. That’s not failure. That’s being human. #MentalHealth #KeepItReal #PhillyGrit #HumanAF

#MentalHealth #RealTalk #PhillyStrong #MentalHealth #RealTalk #PhillyStrong #psychology #healingjourney #seeingclearly #youdeserveit #mentalhealthmatters #psychologyquotes

Throwback to Mind Over Mayhem Episode 6 — diving into the real pressure athletes face in sports and how it impacts mental health. Also, check out Get Mental with Utter Nonsense for more honest conversations about mental health, no matter the topic. #MindOverMayhem #SportsPressure

#MentalHealth #TrustYourGut #PhillyGrit #Validation #SelfCare #YouAreEnough #BreakTheStigma #MindfulnessMatters #StayStrong #OwnYourStory

As a psychologist, I often remind my clients: Your mental health isn’t isolated — it’s deeply connected to your physical well-being. When we care for our bodies, we create a foundation for a healthier mind. Remember, self-care isn’t selfish — it’s science. #MentalHealthMatters

Just a gentle reminder as we slide into the weekend — your mental health deserves care too. 💛 Check in with yourself. Breathe. Rest. Reset. You’ve done enough. #MentalHealthAwareness #MindfulFriday #EmotionalWellness #SelfCareIsEssential #YouMatter #MentalHealthCheckIn

It’s wild how the things that nearly broke you become the blueprint for your best boundaries. 💥 Therapy? 10/10 — highly recommend returning your trauma there. Dive into Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today 📘 Grab it here: amazon.com/Aftershock-Pas… #BreakingCycles

Talking about trafficking brings attention to the invisible wounds survivors carry. The more we speak, the less power silence holds. Every survivor deserves more than rescue — they deserve recovery. #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #MentalHealthMatters

August is National Wellness Month — and no, that doesn’t mean buying a $20 smoothie and pretending you’ve healed. 🍓💅 It means making real, everyday choices that protect your peace, energy, and mental health. Small shifts. Big impact. Zero guilt. #NationalWellnessMonth

This one’s for anyone unpacking their past and trying to make sense of how it still shows up today. Big thanks to HighBridge Audio for the shoutout and for helping get the word out! 💥 🎙️ Grab it here: audible.com/pd/Aftershock-… #AftershockAudio #HighBridgeAudio #DrGeriLynnUtter

Think your relationship style is just “bad luck”? Nah — it’s probably your attachment style doing the driving. 🚗💘 And guess what? You can unlearn it. Understanding your attachment = unlocking healthier, deeper love. #RomanticAwarenessMonth #AttachmentStyles #LoveWithInsight

In one of our most unforgettable episodes, I sat down with Sue, Dominique, Brittany, Trish, and Nick from 93.3 WMMR for Mind Over Mayhem: After Dark. 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #MindOverMayhem #AfterDarkThrowback

Not everyone makes it out — but I did. Mainlining Philly is the story of where I come from, what I survived, and how I’m still healing. It’s messy. It’s real. It’s mine. And maybe… it’s yours too. 📘 Available now: amazon.com/Mainlining-Phi… #MainliningPhilly #HealingThroughStory