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By Kelly Berthold, LCSW Our culture glorifies certainty. We equate  knowing  with intelligence and  not knowing  with failure. But knowing is static — learning is dynamic. When we punish people (or ourselves) for not knowing, we stunt growth — at work, in relationships, and across entire communities. The irony? The people who are the most curious, who ask the “obvious” or “hard” questions, are often the ones who end up leading innovation, solving problems, and building trust.

By Kelly Berthold, LCSW Emilie Wapnick’s TED Talk, “ Why Some of Us Don ’t Have One True Calling ,” challenges the culturally reinforced idea that purpose must be singular — a fixed identity or a single destination we eventually arrive at. Instead, she invites us to explore the richness and multiplicity of our interests, strengths, and contributions across time. This message powerfully connects to the deeper concept of flourishing and meaningful living. We’re often conditione

By Kelly Berthold, LCSW (Originally written for the VTVCare newsletter. Support victims of mass shootings at https://www.vtvcare.org ) For parents, the worries feel endless—how our kids are doing at school, whether they’re safe, and how to prepare them for a world that feels more unpredictable every day. Add in the reality of safety drills, hard conversations, fast-changing information, and what seems to be relentless devastating tragedies, it’s no wonder so many of us feel s

By Kelly Berthold, LCSW Life throws curveballs — sometimes it feels more like fastballs straight to the gut. Resilience is what helps us not just survive those moments, but come out stronger on the other side. But here’s the kicker: resilience doesn’t just happen. One of the biggest drivers behind it is  emotional regulation.  Think of it like being out at sea in the middle of a storm — emotional regulation is your anchor. Without it, you’re tossed around by every wave; with

By Kelly Berthold, LCSW Actor Michael Sheen in his (not so recent) TedTalk spoke out about the critical need to support storytellers...

By Kelly Berthold, LCSW Ever catch yourself tuning out during a convo with your spouse or kid? 😵‍💫 Brain just checks out mid-sentence?...

This post reveals the key difference between being “nice” and being truly kind. While “nice” avoids conflict, kindness builds real connection. Kelly Berthold unpacks how people-pleasing hides behind politeness, shares tools for authentic communication, and empowers readers to stop walking on eggshells and lead with courage, presence, and trust—in work, life, and relationships.