From Line by Line to Focus Path Insights: Why This Rebrand Matters

A reflection on growth, authenticity, and finding your voice

If you've been following my work, you've probably noticed some changes. What was once "Line by Line" has evolved into Focus Path Insights. This isn't just a rebrand – it's a reflection of a deeper transformation in my practice and understanding of what I'm really trying to do.

The Journey to Authenticity

I was recording a Survival Notes episode recently and mentioned how I used to have "two worlds" – the internal world where I found validation, and the external world where I had to stay quiet about who I really was.

For too long, I found myself in rooms getting excited about my work only to be met with crickets. You know that feeling – you share something you're passionate about and suddenly everyone's very interested in their phones.

But here's what I've learned: when your body develops an allergy to toxic dynamics, you listen. (Turns out my nervous system is smarter than my people-pleasing tendencies.)

From Survival to Insights

My MS diagnosis taught me something profound about stress and authenticity. The flare-up from going no contact with my mother wasn't coincidence – it was my nervous system saying "enough."

Interestingly, MS fatigue feels more manageable than the chronic stress of being inauthentic. It's like having a very expensive personal trainer who specializes in boundaries.

This shift from survival mode to insight mode is exactly what Focus Path Insights represents.

What's Changed

Line by Line was about the process – slow, methodical healing. Focus Path Insights captures something bigger: clinical wisdom translated into practical guidance for others on similar paths.

You'll now find:

• Clinical perspectives grounded in real experience

• Trauma-informed approaches to ADHD, autism, and complex PTSD

• The Survivor Code methodology and assessment tools

• Practical strategies for navigating toxic systems

Growing Into Our Work

Focus Path now bills private insurance, serving the Pacific Northwest, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. We've become a resource hub through Focus Path Insights, Compass Point Institute, and our growing content ecosystem.

Working with James Kennedy has been transformative – there's power in having a creative partner who understands both the clinical work and the mission.

What This Means

This has always been about helping people understand their struggles make sense. That survival strategies served a purpose. That healing means becoming more authentically yourself, not someone else.

Focus Path Insights is your sign post along that journey, offering practical guidance and permission to trust your own experience.

Whether you're a clinician seeking trauma-informed approaches, someone navigating neurodivergence, or just trying to figure out why certain people make you feel like you need a shower afterward – this space is for you.

Thanks for being part of this evolution.

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Jon Murphy, PMHNP-BC
Founder, Focus Path | Creator, Focus Path Insights | Educator, Compass Point Institute

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