Love & Relationships

Fathering: It’s not tough love, it’s tough AND loving

by Queen D, June 20, 2019

Being a tough dad won’t make your kids better or more obedient. Yes, set limits. Yes, have rules. But they should come with hugs, high fives, and discipline that feels safe, not scary.

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Love & Relationships

A collection of Queendom’s best love & sex polls

by Queen D, February 12, 2019

We don’t do rom-com fluff at Queendom. We prefer real numbers. For example, what percentage of people are still friends with their ex? We reveal the juicy truths.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

The lies depression will tell you (Part 3)

by Queen D, July 26, 2018

Depression isn’t just sad, it’s a World-Class Liar. It whispers things like “you’ll be alone forever” or “you’ll never matter.” But these are distortions, not facts.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

The lies depression will tell you (Part 2)

by Queen D, July 18, 2018

Depression’s favorite lie in Part 2? “I’m a burden.” Or “I’m a failure.” Sound familiar? Here’s how to spot those fibs, shut them down, and stop believing them.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

The lies depression will tell you (Part 1)

by Queen D, July 12, 2018

Depression is like a Western movie showdown in your head, whispering stuff like “you’ll never get over this” in cowboy villain voice. Spoiler: those thoughts aren’t real.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

“I deserve love”: 3 simple hard words

by Queen D, June 20, 2018

If you whisper “I deserve love” or say it while looking in the mirror, how does it make you feel? Happy? Sad? Making these words true is essentia. And yes, you really do deserve it.

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Attitude & Lifestyle

Shopping Addiction: It’s Not Just About the Money

by Queen D, May 16, 2018

You didn’t need the new phone. Or the 3 a.m. skincare haul. But in that moment? It felt necessary. A shopping addiction is about what you’re trying to feel, fix, or avoid.

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Attitude & Lifestyle

The Morning Pep Talk: Words we should all wake up to

by Queen D, April 20, 2018

Wouldn’t it be great if, after waking you up, your alarm said, “I love you. You’re awesome!” Well, here’s a morning pep talk you can say to yourself instead.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard, Even When You Need It

by Queen D, April 11, 2018

Asking for help feels awkward and weird. Sure, you’re relieved when they say yes—but now you kinda want to avoid them forever. Why do we do that? Here are 5 reasons.

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Personal Development

Don’t react well to failure? Blame your parents (a little)

by Queen D, March 28, 2018

Your childhood plays a part in how you handle failure. If mom swooped in to “fix” everything or dad just stood there disappointed, you never learned to manage failure.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

What people with high self-esteem do and don’t do

by Queen D, February 14, 2018

High self-esteem is about habits. It’s praising effort over results, speaking up even when your voice shakes, and avoiding the trap of comparing yourself to everyone.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Interview with Dr. Bob Rich (Part 2): Building Resilience

by Queen D, November 29, 2017

Dr Bob never lectures from a soapbox—he talks like a friend. In this interview, he dives into why escapism is our stress go-to, and why acceptance might be your superpower.

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