
Sping
Health Psychologist | Connecting psychology and health

From Frustration to Empowerment: Reframing Your Relationship with Chronic Illness
Let’s be honest: living with a chronic illness can be incredibly frustrating. The unpredictability. The fatigue. The lifestyle changes that nobody prepared you for. And then there’s the emotional rollercoaster—feeling...

The More You Try to Sleep, The Harder It Gets: Breaking the Cycle of Insomnia
You’ve been in bed for hours, tossing and turning. You’ve counted sheep. You’ve flipped the pillow. You’ve peeked at the clock for the fifth time and done the mental math: If I fall asleep now, I’ll get four hours…...

Left Hanging After the Doctor’s Visit: Why Lifestyle Change Feels So Hard
You sit in the doctor’s office and nod along as they tell you to “eat healthier,” “cut back on sugar,” “start exercising,” or “reduce stress.” Maybe there’s a pamphlet. Maybe there’s a printout with general tips.

When Sleep Advice Doesn’t Work: Understanding the Psychology Behind Insomnia
You’ve dimmed the lights. Put the phone away. Sipped chamomile tea. Maybe even downloaded one of those sleep apps with gentle rain sounds. But there you are—still wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at the ceiling, wondering...

More Than Just Medicine: Why Chronic Disease Needs a Biopsychosocial Approach
If you’re living with a chronic condition—whether it’s diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or something more complex, you’ve probably noticed this: the doctor gives you meds, maybe advises a lifestyle change, and then sends...

PMDD vs. PMS: When Hormones Take Over Your Mind and How to Cope
If that thought crosses your mind every month before your period, you’re not being dramatic—your hormones might be doing more than just causing cramps and cravings. For many women, the premenstrual phase brings a wave...

I Know What to Do, But I’m Not Doing It: Why Good Advice Isn’t Enough
You know what would help: more sleep, less scrolling, better meals, regular movement. You’ve read the articles. You’ve had the pep talks. Maybe a friend or even a therapist has said, “You just need to start.”