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Of Course You Are an Imposter!
Several months ago, I recorded a promotional video for Loveable. It was a solo project. I spent hours scripting it,...
This Is What Therapy Cannot Do for You (Says the Therapist)
"How does this work?" It’s the first question many therapy clients ask. Those who don’t are probably just being polite....
Chase Your Dreams, but Chase Them for the Right Reasons (A Commencement Address)
Keynote speech delivered on April 26, 2017, at the Dixon High School 65th Annual Scholastic Honors Banquet coordinated by the...
The 3 Things I Was Afraid to Write About This Week (Or, How to Truly Live)
This week, I experienced writer’s block for the first time. I sat down—multiple times—to write my weekly blog post, and...
This is the Difference Between Growing Old and Growing Up
We’re scrambling out the door for school. It’s the first day back after the winter break and my third-grade son...
Dear Daughter, You Don’t Need to Act Like a Man to Become a Strong Woman
Dear Little One, Last week, we arrived at the theater early and, before a movie about beauty and beasts, we...
The Reason We Avoid the Space Between
I’m thirty-eight minutes into a forty-minute workout on the stationary bike, when the program switches to “cool down” mode and...
How to Survive (Maybe Even Thrive) in Life’s Most Vulnerable Moments
Last week, I released my first book. Wait! Please don’t quit reading! I know, for the last month or so,...
What We’re Hiding Just Behind Our Faces
Marcos Alberti is a Brazilian photographer and, last year, he made some really good art. He selected a number of people,...
How Do You Live Beloved?
There was a typo right there in the Dedication. Several weeks ago, I began offering a free bonus to anyone who...
Life Isn’t About Proving Yourself (It’s About Being Yourself)
They were so nervous they could barely pronounce their own names. Last month, my oldest son Aidan participated in his...
Why Valentine's Day Is Demonic
Every year, on Christmas Eve, we gather with family and friends. For a lip sync contest. After dinner, the contest...
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In his debut novel, Kelly weaves a page-turning, plot-twisting tale that explores the spiritual depths of identity and relationships, amidst themes of healing, grace, faith, forgiveness, and freedom.
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Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a psychologist, author, consultant, and speaker who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life: worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His blog writings have been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, The 5 Love Languages, and the TODAY Show. Kelly is the author of Loveable and True Companions.