Naked Truth Blog

The Naked Truth blog explores our very natural human tendency to lie and its effect on our relationships. This includes how self-deception influences our romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, eating and body image, interaction with diverse cultural groups, and our relationship to ourselves. For it’s only when we become aware of our self-deceptive tendencies that we can challenge them and powerfully emerge into more authentic selves.

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

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Naked Truth Blog

"The Naked Truth explores how your ability to be honest with yourself affects your life. Although the topics I explore vary widely, the aim of the blog is to explore how honest self-awareness and understanding are key to your life fulfillment. For only when you are honest with yourself can you change."

You can read it here or on Psychology Today.

Loving Your Body in the Bedroom

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | February 27, 2023
Source: cimages by Canva Pro Most of us probably already know intuitively that body image affects our satisfaction and enjoyment of sexual experiences (Gillen...

Valentine’s Day Lies About Love

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | January 28, 2023
It’s February. Everywhere you look, sweet-smelling red roses, assorted chocolates, and heart-shaped balloons surround you. Even if you want to avoid it...

Can You Feel Addicted to a Lover?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | December 29, 2022
Have you ever been madly in love? Felt completely and utterly enamored with another person? Been so enchanted by your lover that...

What is Therapy, Really?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | December 1, 2022
Adults in the United States are seeking therapy and mental health treatment at increasingly high rates. A recent survey by the American...

Can You Love Someone You Don’t Like?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | November 15, 2022
Have you ever noticed that there are people in your life who you love deeply but you don’t really like very much?...

Does Wearing a Hijab Protect Women Against Eating Pathology?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | November 2, 2022
There is some evidence that choosing to wear a hijab is a protective factor against developing eating pathology. A new study exploring...

Yes, You Can Get Through This

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | September 23, 2022
Building resilience helps you transform in the face of your toughest challenges. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP “To live is to suffer,...

Thinking About Getting Back with Your Ex?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | August 19, 2022
Some important questions to ask yourself before jumping back with an old flame. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP "Never go back to...

Talking to Your Kids About School Shootings

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | May 27, 2022
Six tips for talking to children about gun violence at school. A friend of mine called me this morning in a state...

Overwhelmed by Online Dating?

By Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP | February 1, 2022
Why having too many choices makes it harder to find love. Are you overwhelmed by online dating? Do you find the number...