Naked Truth

Empowering You Through Self-Honesty

Relationships

Valentine’s Day Lies About Love

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on January 28, 2023

Feeling pressure to buy, say, or do the "right things" for your mate on Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Whatever you do to celebrate, honest communication is key.

Feeling pressure to buy, say, or do the "right things" for your mate on Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Whatever you do to celebrate, honest communication is key.

Relationships

Can You Become Addicted to a Partner?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on December 29, 2022

Can you be addicted to a lover? Understanding "love addiction" can help you let go of a current or former flame.

Can you be addicted to a lover? Understanding "love addiction" can help you let go of a current or former flame.

Relationships

Can You Love Someone You Don’t Like?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on October 31, 2022

Do you love someone deeply but not like them very much? Exploring the difference between like and love can help you understand why.

Do you love someone deeply but not like them very much? Exploring the difference between like and love can help you understand why.

Eating Disorders

Does Wearing a Hijab Protect Women Against Eating Pathology?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on October 15, 2022

Is being legally mandated to wear a hijab protective against eating pathology? An exploration of college women in the U.S. and Iran.

Is being legally mandated to wear a hijab protective against eating pathology? An exploration of college women in the U.S. and Iran.

Resilience

Yes, You Can Get Through This

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on September 17, 2022

Is something in life really getting you down—maybe even something objectively horrible? Building resilience can help you get through it.

Is something in life really getting you down—maybe even something objectively horrible? Building resilience can help you get through it.

Relationships

What to Ask Yourself Before Getting Back Together with An Ex

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on August 16, 2022

Thinking about getting back with an old flame? Honestly asking yourself a few hard questions can help you decide whether a future relationship is likely to work.

Thinking about getting back with an old flame? Honestly asking yourself a few hard questions can help you decide whether a future relationship is likely to work.

Parenting

Talking to Your Kids About School Shootings

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on May 26, 2022

Struggling to talk to your kids about gun violence in school? Six tips to help you start the dialogue.

Struggling to talk to your kids about gun violence in school? Six tips to help you start the dialogue.

Mating

3 Reasons We Can Get Overwhelmed by Online Dating

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on January 26, 2022

Struggling with online dating? Understanding the impact of having so many options can help you understand why.

Struggling with online dating? Understanding the impact of having so many options can help you understand why.

Deception

Is What Aaron Rodgers Said Lying?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on November 13, 2021

Did Aaron Rodgers intend to deceive the public? Exploring the definition of lying and why intention to deceive matters.

Did Aaron Rodgers intend to deceive the public? Exploring the definition of lying and why intention to deceive matters.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Choosing to Evolve Through Chaos

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on October 17, 2021

Are you struggling with a loss? Now can be the start of your next life adventure, if you choose to see it as one.

Are you struggling with a loss? Now can be the start of your next life adventure, if you choose to see it as one.

Emotion Regulation

Happiness Requires Practice

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on July 26, 2021

Do you want to feel happier? Practicing some specific skills to shift your perspective can help.

Do you want to feel happier? Practicing some specific skills to shift your perspective can help.

Relationships

The Struggles Many Face During Breakups

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on April 26, 2021

Falling in love can feel, in many ways, like getting high—and in such cases, the breakups can be torturous.

Falling in love can feel, in many ways, like getting high—and in such cases, the breakups can be torturous.

Marriage

Can Monogamy Still Work?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on February 17, 2021

No matter what kind of relationship you are in, the most important factor for its success is honesty.

No matter what kind of relationship you are in, the most important factor for its success is honesty.

Forgiveness

The Power of Choice in the Face of Adversity

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on December 8, 2020

2020 has been full of difficult realities. Aspiring to be our best selves in times of crisis is key to our own mental health and the well-being of those around us.

2020 has been full of difficult realities. Aspiring to be our best selves in times of crisis is key to our own mental health and the well-being of those around us.

Grief

A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Karen J. Warren

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on August 26, 2020

Using philosophical arguments to fight for end-of-life options until the end.

Using philosophical arguments to fight for end-of-life options until the end.

Unconscious

Unconscious Racism

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on June 8, 2020

Racism has negative consequences on the psychological, physical, and spiritual health of the oppressed. Understanding cultural conditioning can help us change.

Racism has negative consequences on the psychological, physical, and spiritual health of the oppressed. Understanding cultural conditioning can help us change.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Physical Activity Declines Dramatically During COVID-19

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on April 26, 2020

Moving less and feeling stressed? You are not alone. A few tips to maintain physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving less and feeling stressed? You are not alone. A few tips to maintain physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stress

How to Curb Emotional Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on March 17, 2020

Is stress about the coronavirus affecting your eating? Here are 5 tips to prevent emotional eating.

Is stress about the coronavirus affecting your eating? Here are 5 tips to prevent emotional eating.

Gratitude

Developing Gratitude Amidst Life’s Struggle

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on December 13, 2019

Struggling with a challenging life situation? Actively developing an appreciation for the good things about your life can help you cope.

Struggling with a challenging life situation? Actively developing an appreciation for the good things about your life can help you cope.

Mating

How Honest Are People in Online Dating Profiles?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on September 17, 2019

How honest are people in their online dating profiles—and how do others feel about in-app dishonesty?

How honest are people in their online dating profiles—and how do others feel about in-app dishonesty?