<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kadottie Shrader, LMHC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health therapy provided virtually via telehealth. My goal is to help you manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and everyday life stressors.]]></description><link>https://www.embersofchangetherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:03:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.embersofchangetherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Care Isn’t Just “Treat Yourself” — Let’s Talk About What It Actually Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Self-Care Really?

Self-care isn’t just about what feels good in the moment.

It’s about what supports you in the long run.]]></description><link>https://www.embersofchangetherapy.com/post/self-care-isn-t-just-treat-yourself-let-s-talk-about-what-it-actually-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6fdf160f0b8e11351731c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d12dc34c0ead41d89128295b38ef74e2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kadottie Shrader LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Struggle to Set Boundaries (And How to Start Without Feeling Guilty)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boundaries don’t push people away.

They reveal who can respect you.

And more importantly — they help you start respecting yourself.]]></description><link>https://www.embersofchangetherapy.com/post/why-you-struggle-to-set-boundaries-and-how-to-start-without-feeling-guilty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6f5f8a937958fa7dd904d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:38:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a2d31_bc9b955d0c814483a7456c5c97fc8478~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kadottie Shrader LMHC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Overthinking Everything: How to Quiet Your Mind and Finally Feel at Peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest for a second. Your brain is doing the absolute most. Running scenarios. Replaying conversations. Predicting outcomes that haven’t even happened yet. And somehow convincing you that if you just think about it a little longer , you’ll finally feel in control. Spoiler: you won’t. Overthinking doesn’t solve the problem — it becomes  the problem. And if you’re someone who struggles with anxiety or people-pleasing, overthinking can feel less like a bad habit and more like a...]]></description><link>https://www.embersofchangetherapy.com/post/stop-overthinking-everything-how-to-quiet-your-mind-and-finally-feel-at-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6cd79d2e55f64fe0dc116</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:06:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_baf590c6c2824602b54789b8a916ebee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kadottie Shrader LMHC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>