Jonathan Arenburg
@jonathanarenburg.com
Canadian author, speaker, and trained counsellor exploring the neuroscience of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Author of The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. 🌐 jonathanarenburg.com
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Modern life feels “off” because our brains weren’t built for it.
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Overthinking isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes it’s how we survive—and how we find purpose. A personal reflection on trauma, balance, and learning to go slower.
When Overthinking Is Both the Problem and the Purpose
Overthinking isn’t always a flaw. It can be a trauma response, a coping tool, and a source of purpose. A personal reflection on anxiety, PTSD, and balance. Home > Mental Health >Behaviour and Personality > When Overthinking Is Both the Problem and the Purpose A Lifelong Learner Out of all the things people could call me, when I narrow it down to what I know to be true, this is it:
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December 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Overthinking isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes it’s how we survive—and how we find purpose. A personal reflection on trauma, balance, and learning to go slower.
Explore the most popular mental health articles of 2025 from The Road to Mental Wellness. These are the posts that connected with readers throughout the year.https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/most-read-for-2025/
Most Read For 2025 on The Road To Mental Wellness
Here’s what resonated with our readers the most for 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Explore the most popular mental health articles of 2025 from The Road to Mental Wellness. These are the posts that connected with readers throughout the year.https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/most-read-for-2025/
One is a deeply personal - autobiographical account of my own mental health journey (the what's going on) and the other is a biological explanation to why you're anxious, depressed and disconnected (The why)
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December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One is a deeply personal - autobiographical account of my own mental health journey (the what's going on) and the other is a biological explanation to why you're anxious, depressed and disconnected (The why)
#theroadtomentalwelllness #wiredtobehuman
https://jonathanarenburg.com/books-by-jonathan/
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These were the most read articles of 2025 on The Road to Mental Wellness — reflections on mental health, resilience, and what it means to slow down in a noisy world.
#MentalHealth #Wellness #Reflection
#MentalHealth #Wellness #Reflection
Most Read For 2025 on The Road To Mental Wellness
Here's what resonated with our readers the most for 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
These were the most read articles of 2025 on The Road to Mental Wellness — reflections on mental health, resilience, and what it means to slow down in a noisy world.
#MentalHealth #Wellness #Reflection
#MentalHealth #Wellness #Reflection
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books Welcome to the review page — a space for reader feedback on The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. These reflections help others understand what the books are like before they read them. Read reviews Get the…
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books Welcome to the review page — a space for reader feedback on The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. These reflections help others understand what the books are like before they read them. Read reviews Get the…
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books Welcome to the review page — a space for reader feedback on The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. These reflections help others understand what the books are like before they read them. Read reviews Get the book Quick links What it’s about Wired to Be Human Get The Road to Mental Wellness…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books Welcome to the review page — a space for reader feedback on The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. These reflections help others understand what the books are like before they read them. Read reviews Get the…
Reviews for Jonathan Arenburg’s Books Welcome to the review page — a space for reader feedback on The Road to Mental Wellness and Wired to Be Human. These reflections help others understand what the books are like before they read them. Read reviews Get the…
Lonely, broken, and blamed—this isn’t personal failure. It’s what happens when people are isolated, squeezed, and told it’s their fault. A reflection on loneliness, exploitation, and the mental…
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December 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Lonely, broken, and blamed—this isn’t personal failure. It’s what happens when people are isolated, squeezed, and told it’s their fault. A reflection on loneliness, exploitation, and the mental…
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I joined the Breaking the Silence Podcast to talk about mental health, addiction, trauma, and why modern life clashes with our biology. We also discussed my book Wired to Be Human. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCmG4vrzWxA #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #WiredToBeHuman #Podcast
December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I joined the Breaking the Silence Podcast to talk about mental health, addiction, trauma, and why modern life clashes with our biology. We also discussed my book Wired to Be Human. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCmG4vrzWxA #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #WiredToBeHuman #Podcast
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December 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Let us be part of your healing Journey. Learn more at: theroadtomentalwellness.com
“Just power through it” shaped how many of us learned to hide mental illness. This post reflects on that silence — and why talking openly now matters.👉 http://bit.ly/4pMjCrf
#MentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma
#MentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“Just power through it” shaped how many of us learned to hide mental illness. This post reflects on that silence — and why talking openly now matters.👉 http://bit.ly/4pMjCrf
#MentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma
#MentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma
Many of us were raised to hide anxiety, depression, and trauma — to just “power through.” This piece reflects on how that mindset shaped a generation, and why talking openly now truly matters.
When “Power Through It” Was the Rule: How the 80s and 90s Silenced Mental Illness
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, mental illness was often seen as weakness. This post looks at how “powering through” shaped a generation — and the long-term emotional and physical cost of that silence.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Many of us were raised to hide anxiety, depression, and trauma — to just “power through.” This piece reflects on how that mindset shaped a generation, and why talking openly now truly matters.
Therapy isn’t about being fixed, told what to do, or handed quick solutions.
It’s about understanding yourself, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for real change — something that takes time, safety, and honesty.
I shared an excerpt from a longer piece that breaks down what mental
It’s about understanding yourself, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for real change — something that takes time, safety, and honesty.
I shared an excerpt from a longer piece that breaks down what mental
What Mental Health Therapy Is — And What Isn’t
Therapy is often misunderstood. Many people expect advice, quick fixes, or someone to take control — and when that doesn’t happen, they assume therapy failed. In reality, therapy works on a deeper, more human level than most of us realize. This excerpt explores what therapy truly is, what it isn’t, and why understanding that difference matters.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Therapy isn’t about being fixed, told what to do, or handed quick solutions.
It’s about understanding yourself, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for real change — something that takes time, safety, and honesty.
I shared an excerpt from a longer piece that breaks down what mental
It’s about understanding yourself, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for real change — something that takes time, safety, and honesty.
I shared an excerpt from a longer piece that breaks down what mental
Taking responsibility for your past doesn’t mean excusing what happened—it means reclaiming your future. Growth begins when we stop blaming and start owning our stor
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December 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Taking responsibility for your past doesn’t mean excusing what happened—it means reclaiming your future. Growth begins when we stop blaming and start owning our stor
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https://jonathanarenburg.com/taking-responsibility/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
#PTSD #trauma #healing #mentalhealth
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
#PTSD #trauma #healing #mentalhealth
December 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
#PTSD #trauma #healing #mentalhealth
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
#PTSD #trauma #healing #mentalhealth
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
#PTSD #Healing #throwback #mentalhealth
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
#PTSD #Healing #throwback #mentalhealth
Who asks for PTSD?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn’t ask for PTSD. It’s not your fault and that’s just a fact, ok?
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December 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A personal reflection on trauma, love, and the reminder that PTSD isn’t a choice—and never your fault.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
#PTSD #Healing #throwback #mentalhealth
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/who-asks-for-ptsd/
#PTSD #Healing #throwback #mentalhealth
Jonathan Arenburg — Canadian author, speaker, and trained counsellor — Author of The Road To Mental Wellness and WIRED TO BE HUMAN
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December 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Jonathan Arenburg — Canadian author, speaker, and trained counsellor — Author of The Road To Mental Wellness and WIRED TO BE HUMAN
Learn all about me in one user-friendly location:
https://link.content360.io/jonathanarenburg.com
#author #linkinbio #mentalhealth #JonathanArenburg
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters. https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#helpinghand #MentalHealthMatters #BeKind #stranger
#helpinghand #MentalHealthMatters #BeKind #stranger
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine”
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine” We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.…
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December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters. https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#helpinghand #MentalHealthMatters #BeKind #stranger
#helpinghand #MentalHealthMatters #BeKind #stranger
Who asks for PTSD?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn't ask for PTSD. It's not your fault and that's just a fact, ok?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn't ask for PTSD. It's not your fault and that's just a fact, ok?
Who asks for PTSD?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn't ask for PTSD. It's not your fault and that's just a fact, ok?
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December 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Who asks for PTSD?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn't ask for PTSD. It's not your fault and that's just a fact, ok?
While it may be difficult for you to accept, you must remember, you didn't ask for PTSD. It's not your fault and that's just a fact, ok?
Some days the road feels long — but you’re still moving, still growing, still finding your way. 🌿 If you need a moment of comfort or clarity, The Road to Mental Wellness is here for you.
Visit: theroadtomentalwellness.com
#MentalHealth #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone
Visit: theroadtomentalwellness.com
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December 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Some days the road feels long — but you’re still moving, still growing, still finding your way. 🌿 If you need a moment of comfort or clarity, The Road to Mental Wellness is here for you.
Visit: theroadtomentalwellness.com
#MentalHealth #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone
Visit: theroadtomentalwellness.com
#MentalHealth #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone
Why Being Noticed Matters for Mental Health When our efforts go unnoticed, it can take a toll on our well-being. Feeling seen isn't just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for our mental health. Check out this article: https://jonathanarenburg.com/why-being-noticed-matters-for-mental-health/
Why Being Noticed Matters for Mental Health -
Feeling noticed isn’t trivial. Being acknowledged reduces stress, strengthens connection, and plays a vital role in protecting mental health.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Why Being Noticed Matters for Mental Health When our efforts go unnoticed, it can take a toll on our well-being. Feeling seen isn't just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for our mental health. Check out this article: https://jonathanarenburg.com/why-being-noticed-matters-for-mental-health/
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine”
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine” We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.…
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December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine”
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine” We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.…
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December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
https://theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/the-quiet-weight-behind-im-fine/
#mentalhealth #social #kindness #socialmedia
We say it without thinking.
“I’m fine.”
But how often is that actually true?
Sometimes, the smallest gestures — holding a door, offering a compliment, checking in — can break through the silence we’ve all grown used to.
Connection isn’t extra. It’s essential.
“I’m fine.”
But how often is that actually true?
Sometimes, the smallest gestures — holding a door, offering a compliment, checking in — can break through the silence we’ve all grown used to.
Connection isn’t extra. It’s essential.
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine”
The Quiet Weight Behind “I’m Fine” We often say “I’m fine” even when we’re struggling. This post explores disconnection, silent battles, and why genuine human connection still matters.
theroadtomentalwellness.wordpress.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We say it without thinking.
“I’m fine.”
But how often is that actually true?
Sometimes, the smallest gestures — holding a door, offering a compliment, checking in — can break through the silence we’ve all grown used to.
Connection isn’t extra. It’s essential.
“I’m fine.”
But how often is that actually true?
Sometimes, the smallest gestures — holding a door, offering a compliment, checking in — can break through the silence we’ve all grown used to.
Connection isn’t extra. It’s essential.