Let me start with something I understand on both a personal and professional level: People are scared, and the world we’re living in isn’t making it any easier. Many things feel uncertain. Markets shift without warning. Companies reorganize on what feels like a weekly schedule. Inflation quietly erodes the purchasing power of households until they feel brittle. Interest rates, global tensions, layoffs, and budget cuts form a backdrop that keeps far too many people awake at ni

The holiday season arrives with an unspoken script that most of us learn early.] Family togetherness. Joy. Gratitude. Tradition. Celebration. It is presented as universal, unquestionable, and emotionally mandatory. For some people, that script fits. The holidays bring warmth, laughter, and a sense of belonging that feels genuine and nourishing. But for many others, the holidays are complicated. Heavy. Emotionally loaded. They stir grief, tension, shame, resentment, and exhaus

There is an exhaustion point where fatigue stops being  “I need a break” and becomes something far more insidious — a quiet, almost imperceptible erosion of your inner life. It is a slow leak of energy, of clarity, of hope, until the person you were seems like a stranger. The tank appears complete to the outside world. You smile. You perform. You lead. You care. And yet, internally, every day feels like an uphill climb through quicksand, where even small decisions are paralyz

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell You can feel emotional bankruptcy long before it shows up on a balance sheet. I’ve walked into hospital boardrooms, medical clinics, and corporate offices where the air felt heavy—thick with unspoken frustration and fatigue. The fluorescent lights hummed quietly, the coffee sat untouched, and the smiles seemed rehearsed. People were showing up, but they weren’t present. For years, I believed this was simply the price of ambition—the expected soundtrack of

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Burnout. It’s a word that rolls off our tongues so easily — tossed around in casual conversation, joked about over coffee, hashtagged as if it’s a lifestyle choice. But living through it? That’s another story entirely. It’s not a “rough patch.” It’s standing in the middle of a storm with no umbrella, clutching a soggy to-do list, and pretending you’re fine because people are watching. It’s smiling when your soul is bone-tired, and showing up when your hea

Burnout. People use the word so casually now. It’s become part of everyday language, as if it simply means being “tired,” needing a weekend off, or craving a getaway. But no. Burnout is not tired. Burnout is not “a little overwhelmed.” Burnout cannot be solved with a scented candle, a vacation, or a mindfulness app. Burnout feels like free-fall — drifting through space with no gravity, no bearings, and no way to anchor yourself. It’s the sensation of floating in quiet darknes

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell I don’t believe in luck. I know—that’s not exactly the feel-good mantra of the moment. In a world that clings to the myth of the “overnight success” and doles out praise like, “Wow, you’re so lucky!” , it might seem almost cynical to challenge that narrative. But let’s set the record straight. What appears to be luck is often just invisible labour. The kind that doesn’t photograph well. The kind you can’t hashtag or turn into a trending soundbite. It’s th

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling smaller, drained, or somehow less yourself, you’ve likely encountered a toxic person. Many people think wellness begins and ends with diet, exercise, or sleep—and yes, those things absolutely matter. But true wellness runs deeper. It’s not only about what you put into your body but also what—and who—you allow into your emotional space. As a physician and wellness coach, I’ve witnessed how toxic people can quietly dismantl

As a physician and coach, I’ve spent thousands of hours listening to patients and clients tell their stories. Some come with test results in hand, others arrive with a diagnosis already, and many sit down with nothing more than fatigue, pain, or the haunting words: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” Our healthcare system conditions us to treat symptoms rather than address the root cause. Do you have high blood pressure? Here’s a pill. Trouble sleeping? Try this. Feeling down

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell Let me start with this: I’m not in the business of handing out Band-Aids. Yes, I’m a physician. I’m grounded in...

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By Dr. Tomi Mitchell You know your Zodiac sign. Your rising sign, too. Maybe even your Mercury retrograde behaviour profile. You’ve got...

By Dr. Tomi Mitchell We’ve all heard it: “Just take small steps.” “Progress is progress.” “Be consistent—it all adds up.” And yes,...

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