Hi!

As summer winds down, many of us feel the push to reset and refocus. That’s why this month’s newsletter is packed with practical tools to help you organize your thoughts, lower stress, and strengthen resilience. 🧠✨

I’m sharing my latest article on how simply using your words can actually make you smarter, plus a candid interview about the connection between free speech and mental health. You’ll also find a roundup of media features where I’ve been quoted on everything from social anxiety to the stress of homebuying—real-life issues that touch so many of us.

My new book, Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, is almost here, and it means so much to have your support. 📘💚 To celebrate, I’m inviting you to join me in my new online book club (details below!), where we’ll explore the mental health benefits of free speech together. I’d love for you to be part of it!

Warm regards,

Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

RECENT INTERVIEW

Independent Women's Network reACTS:

Free Speech, Mental Health, and Making America Healthy Again

In this conversation, we share what it’s like to speak out against prevailing narratives in the medical community, why silence can fuel anxiety, and how using your voice—even when it feels risky—can actually build resilience and connection.

▶️ Watch the full interview here

RECENT MEDIA FEATURES

• Words Are Not Violence And Here’s Why That Matters

  
  

• 6 Signs of Social Anxiety That Are Easy to Mistake for ‘Shyness’

  
  

• How Long Should It Take For Your Workouts To Produce Results? Trainers And Doctors Weigh In

• Adults driving surge in toy sales as ‘kidult’ trend grows

• Midnight Screams: Designer, 33, Found Dead on Hamptons Yacht

• Homebuying is more stressful than love life, poll suggests. Mental health specialist offers tips for managing.

Dr. Chloe for Psychology Today

Why Talking Through Problems Can Make You Smarter

Language isn’t just for communication—it’s a tool for thinking. Here’s how putting thoughts into words sharpens your mind.

“Use your words.” It’s something we tell children—but it turns out it’s good advice for adults too. As a clinical psychologist, I often help clients find language for their internal experiences. What many don’t realize is that this process isn’t just about expressing yourself—it’s also about organizing your thoughts, solving problems, and even improving emotional regulation. Read the full article.

📚 Join the Book Club!

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Can I Say That?, I’m hosting a live book club session, and you’re invited to join!

We’ll start off gently — not with a book chapter, but with a short article I wrote for the New York Post on the mental health benefits of free speech, exploring why open dialogue is not just political, but deeply personal and essential for resilience. If that resonates with you, you’ll love this gathering.

Date: Wednesday, September 10th

Time: 2:00 pm ET

Location: Online (Zoom)

✨ This is just the first session, many more thoughtful conversations and great reads coming soon!

👉 RSVP FOR THE BOOK CLUB HERE!

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