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Let’s Talk About Talking About It

Let’s Talk About Talking About It

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Jan 18, 2026 | Caregiving, News

Let’s Talk About Talking About It Caregiving, Silence, and What We Hold Back The Quiet Calculations We Make Every Day I’ve been thinking a lot about silence this week. About that quiet, constant calculation so many of us are doing—often without realizing it—deciding...
How to Manage Election Anxiety and Stay Resilient: Tips for Staying Engaged and Balanced

How to Manage Election Anxiety and Stay Resilient: Tips for Staying Engaged and Balanced

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Nov 3, 2024 | News, Personal Reflections, Women's Empowerment

The tension is palpable as this election season intensifies in its final days. I feel it with my clients, in my community, and in my own body. This type of stress is referred to as anticipatory anxiety, the constant worry about what could happen before anything...
Why Integrity Matters: How Personal Integrity Can Change the World

Why Integrity Matters: How Personal Integrity Can Change the World

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Oct 6, 2024 | Entrepreneurs, News, Personal Reflections, Self-Discovery

I had a dream last night—my father was there. But, like in all my dreams involving people I have lost, they never speak. This annoys me. I wanted him to talk to me, laugh with me, dance with me, or simply hold my hand. Instead, he was just there smiling, and the...

Silence: What does it say when we say nothing?

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Jun 12, 2020 | News, Women Entrepreneurs

Historically, politics and religion have been the two topics that we were often cautioned against discussing during the holidays, at business functions, or really just about any place where we want to keep the peace. We all know that these discussions are often...

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“I really wish we could move away from asking surv “I really wish we could move away from asking survivors why they didn’t tell and start asking what made it so difficult or unsafe for them to speak up.” Donisha Greene, Senior Director of Strategic Communications at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
The ad targeted Dr. Amy Acton. But other survivors The ad targeted Dr. Amy Acton. But other survivors were listening, too.

In this clip, I share the backstory of Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad, and Donisha Greene of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center reminds us why our words matter.

Tune in to Becoming Real with Dr. Lori for our full conversation.
What are we willing to excuse in the name of winni What are we willing to excuse in the name of winning—and what does that tell survivors about whether they matter?

The attack ad targeting Dr. Amy Acton reaches far beyond one candidate. Other survivors are listening.

In my new episode, Donisha Greene from Cleveland Rape Crisis Center joins me to talk about the fear of not being believed and what meaningful support looks like.

Listen to Becoming Real with Dr. Lori. Link in bio.
What an afternoon we had on Sunday! And yes, the r What an afternoon we had on Sunday! And yes, the red shoes showed up! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 10 years of Put On Your Big-Girl Shoes and the relaunch of Nana’s Tribe Foundation.

I’ve started listening to the courage stories you recorded and hearing more about what you talked about around your tables. I wish I could have pulled up a chair at every one.

Rena Finder gave us so much to consider about what it means to hear someone’s story—and what we do next. Dr. Deborah Plummer and I talked about belonging, the assumptions we make, and how we get to know one another beyond those assumptions.

Then you brought your own experiences into the conversation. That’s what I hoped this afternoon would make room for.

Here’s a look back at some of our time together. I hope it makes you smile and reminds you to ask: Who needs your courage today?

I’d love to keep talking with you. On Becoming Real with Dr. Lori, we explore our health, our relationships, and the courage it takes to be ourselves.

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Today, I want to be making a post about the beauti Today, I want to be making a post about the beautiful sun, excitement about our event on Sunday or anything other than this—-

But  silence feels worse 

As a psychologist, I find Vivek Ramaswamy political attack deeply disturbing. Not just because of the cruelty directed at a survivor, but because of the message it sends to every survivor of childhood abuse.

Imagine surviving years of trauma, finding the courage to tell your story, and then watching an estranged family member who abused you and courts had to remove  you as a child for your protection, then the abuser appears in a political ad calling you a liar.

For so many survivors, being disbelieved, silenced, and blamed is part of the trauma itself. To exploit that pain for political gain is beyond cruel.

This isn’t about being a Democrat or Republican. It’s about basic human decency.

Shame on those who believe exploiting childhood trauma is an acceptable path to political power.

This is a revealing look at moral character, empathy, and judgment. And we should expect far better from anyone seeking to lead us or serve in a position of power.

Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance, can the pursuit of power really justify this level of moral compromise? 

We deserve better !

Amy Acton, I am sorry.
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Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP is a clinical health psychologist, TV consultant, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and strong advocate for women. She offers programs, courses, coaching, and books designed to empower women to overcome chronic self-doubt, anxiety, and fear. Her mission is to help women thrive in their health, businesses, and relationships by living their authentic, REAL lives.

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