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Why Rest Feels Hard — And What To Do About It
For something that sounds so simple, rest can be surprisingly complicated. We talk about burnout. We crave slower days. We dream about weekends with no plans. But when the opportunity to rest...
Parenting with Self-Compassion
What if the “too much” moments are actually your greatest strengths? There’s a moment I think about often. It was a regular school morning. My son had said, quietly and sweetly, that he would miss...
Letting Go or Holding On? Deciding What to Do with Your Wedding Ring After Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse is one of the most profound experiences a person can endure. The grieving process is deeply personal, and among the many emotional challenges that arise, one question many widows and...
Why a Tantrum Isn’t a Teaching Moment: Helping Kids (and Parents) Move Through Big Feelings
You’re in the middle of Target. Your child is on the floor. And all eyes are on you. They’re crying, yelling, melting down—and your first instinct might be to explain, to correct, to calm them down...
Holiday Hustle Is Real: How to Slow Down and Stay Present This Season
This time of year can feel like a blur. One moment you’re lighting a candle or trimming the tree—and the next you’re swept up in the holiday hustle, racing to find a last-minute gift, coordinate...
What a Gift It Is: Finding Meaning in the Moments That Drain Us
The holiday season brings a rush of emotion—joy, nostalgia, anxiety, gratitude, exhaustion. It can be hard to make space for all of it. And even harder to hold perspective when we’re running on...
Let It Go: What Yoga, Disney, and My Son Taught Me About Surrender
Something I’ve been noticing lately—both in myself and in sessions—is how hard it can be to let something go. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a comment that landed wrong, or the quiet pressure to...
“Is This Sustainable?”: Loving Someone Who Can’t Handle Feedback
Loving someone who can’t handle feedback can be exhausting. Lately, I’ve been hearing the same question in different forms: “Am I asking for too much?” “Why does it always turn into a fight when I...
How to Know It’s Time to Start Therapy
A gentle guide for when you’re unsure, stuck, or quietly struggling You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. In fact, many people begin simply because something feels “off.” Maybe life looks...