By Dr. D. Ivan Young Your brain does not grow from comfort. It grows from the strain you keep dodging. Dr. D. Ivan Young on why AI is a double edge for cognition, what coaching already knew, and how to use machines so judgment gets stronger instead of softer. Read More
Category: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Mastery
Self-awareness, emotional regulation and the habits behind steady judgment — the internal work that everything else in leadership rests on.
How to Know When You’re the Problem and Stop the Self-Sabotage
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Youngby Dr. D. Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Are you coming to the realization that you are not the person you aspire to be and you might be stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage? Is it possible that the habits and behaviors you once found satisfying or validating have now Read More
How Suppressing Emotions Harms the Brain
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young How Suppressing Emotions Harms the Brain Coaching Beyond Toxic Positivity By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC In today’s wellness-driven world, relentless optimism often seems the gold standard. Yet, emerging neuroscience cautions us that consistently suppressing negative emotions under the guise of positivity, commonly known as toxic positivity, can have Read More
How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young How to Rewire Your Brain for Success The Neuroscience of Manifestation By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC, CPDC Where Faith Meets Function The neuroscience of manifestation is more than just a trending topic—indeed, it’s a powerful bridge connecting science and spirituality. While most people think of manifestation as purely Read More
The Cost of Your Prayers Being Answered
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young The Cost of Your Prayers Being Answered Blessings, Burdens, and the Fire That Refines by Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC There’s an aspect of answered prayer that almost no one prepares you for—the breaking point that follows the breakthrough. You ask God, the Universe, the Divine for more: more Read More
Let Faith be the Fuel Not the Last Resort
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young When All the Doors Have Closed Let Faith Be the Fuel, Not the Last Resort by Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC At first glance, everything looks aligned—your programs are in motion, your platform is growing, and momentum seems to build. But beneath the surface, it’s a different experience. Despite Read More
Faith vs Fear and Stress: The Cost of Carrying It Alone
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young Faith vs Fear and Stress: The Cost of Carrying It Alone By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Carrying Too Much Faith vs Fear and Stress: The Cost of Carrying It Alone Stress isn’t always the obvious raging fire demanding immediate attention. Sometimes, perhaps even more Read More
Where Spirituality, Coaching, and Positive Psychology Intersect
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young Where spirituality, coaching and Positive Psychology intersect. The Sacred Science of Becoming: Where Spirituality, Coaching, and Positive Psychology Intersect by Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Are you thriving in public—but unraveling in private? You’re not alone. Behind the degrees, titles, and carefully curated success, countless professionals—especially coaches, clinicians, and Read More
When High Performance Becomes Self-Abandonment
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young When High Performance Becomes Self-Abandonment Are you succeeding on paper but falling apart in private? By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Let’s be honest. You have the title and the paycheck. Your calendar is always full, and your inbox is overflowing with praise, responsibilities, and unread messages. From the Read More
When God Is Silent: How to Find Hope!
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan Young When God Is Silent: How to Find Hope When God Is Silent: How to Find Hope When You’re Burned Out, Broke, and Barely Holding On By Dr. D. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Why Faith Feels Fragile in Financial Crisis Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3:00 AM, heart Read More