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Your Mind Is Still Trying to Save You (From Dangers That May Not Exist)
You learned to think your way to safety. And your brain is still running that program 24/7, even when you're just trying to watch Netflix.
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
When Your Pain Isn't Theirs: Separating Trauma from Parenting
Why understanding attachment wounds is crucial for breaking generational cycles
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
Traditional Advice Fails ADHD Brains (here's what actually works)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and founder of Focus Path, specializing in trauma-informed ADHD care and neurodivergent adults. I provide virtual…
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
Why Your Family Needs You to Stay Broken (And How to Stop Letting Them)
Your survival strategy doesn't just serve you. It serves everyone around you. And that's exactly why it's so hard to change.
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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The Bonding Strategy You're Still Using (And Why It's Exhausting You)
You learned exactly how to be loved. And you're probably still doing it.
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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Your Body Has Been Keeping Score (And You Probably Haven't Been Paying Attention)
A nod to Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking work "The Body Keeps the Score" - if you haven't read it, stop what you're doing and get a copy. It…
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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3 Reasons Why They Hate You
Inside the Mind of Someone Who Can't Handle Your Normal Human Behavior
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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From Line by Line to Focus Path Insights: Why This Rebrand Matters
A reflection on growth, authenticity, and finding your voice
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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July 2025

Why perfectionism isn't a character strength
Watch now (39 secs) | Your medication got your brain online—now it's time to retire the armor and reclaim those lost hours.
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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5 Signs You're Still Holding Onto Childhood Trauma
The nervous system remembers what the mind tries to forget
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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When the Mask Slips, Pay Attention
The one moment that exposes everything
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
ADHD: The Closest Thing to a Cure
Sustainable hyperfocus, bandwidth, and the real path forward
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Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP
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