by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Jul 18, 2026 | All Categories, Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast
“This is going to sound terrible.” Whenever someone says that to me, I know we are getting closer to the part of the story they have been afraid to tell. Sometimes the next sentence is, “My mother was never there for me.” Sometimes it is, “My father was abusive.” And...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Mar 8, 2026 | All Categories
I’ve worn a cross since I was in high school. Not around my neck. Pinned inside my bra. That probably sounds odd, but if you knew my grandmother, it would make perfect sense. My grandmother always wore a small religious medal and a crucifix that way — tucked out of...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Feb 4, 2026 | All Categories, Personal Reflections
Written on Rosa Parks Day — a reminder that ordinary people change the world. I’m writing this letter to you today with that courage in mind. My sweet girls, I don’t know how old you’ll be when you read this. Maybe you’ll still be young. Maybe you’ll already be...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Jan 25, 2026 | All Categories, Personal Reflections
When Silence Stops Being Abstract I remember setting up the camera and positioning the chairs in Rena’s living room, aware of a subtle but unmistakable shift in the air. It felt as though we had crossed into a space where casual conversation no longer belonged. I sat...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Nov 29, 2025 | All Categories, Personal Reflections
It’s the weekend for giving thanks, so of course I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. It’s almost impossible to get through this time of year without pausing to appreciate the people we love and the things that give our lives meaning. And like many of you, I’ve...
by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Sep 7, 2025 | All Categories
The Power of Generational Bonds We honor grandparents today—not only as individuals who love us, but as living proof of the power of generational relationships. These bonds change us in ways that parents cannot: through presence, stories, and an unconditional love...
