Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe Healing Powers of ThanksgivingHow a Grateful Heart Can Help Heal Your Mind — As I drove my children to school this morning I commented “Wow! It’s been so nice being able to watch the sunrise with you guys every morning since school started.” And I meant it. The blue sky, the white fluffy clouds, and the colorful sunrise have been prominent in my…Gratitude5 min readGratitude5 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyThe Fight for MotherhoodWisdom from a 90’s rock band — It was 2015 and I was in the car coming home from my 5th uterine surgery. After multiple miscarriages, endometriosis, uterine adhesions, and an autoimmune diagnosis, I was hopeless to ever become a mother. Jimmy Eat World blared on the radio, “It just takes some time Little girl, you’re in the middle…Infertility2 min readInfertility2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Oct 5, 2022Member-onlySelf-Care is NOT a Bubble BathPrioritizing yourself is not an option. It’s a necessity. Self-care has quickly become a trending topic. Social media influencers are posting about it. Friend groups are challenging each other with it. Professionals warn against the risk of not making “self-care” a priority. However, as the term rises in popularity, self-care…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Jun 24, 2022Member-onlyThe Hurricane of Roe V. WadeIn August of 2004, I was vacationing in Florida with a friend and her family. I was 18 and carefree. We had a lovely trip, filled with beach sitting, parasailing, laughing and lots of sun. I got my first tattoo on that trip! We had to wrap up our vacation…Human Rights2 min readHuman Rights2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Mar 31, 2022Member-onlyIf You’re Unhappy in Your Relationship, It Might be Your FaultPerspective Matters — My husband recently had a cold. His cough would get worse at night when he’d lay down to sleep and it kept me awake. The first night I felt concerned for his health but, honestly, I was also annoyed I couldn’t sleep. …Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Mar 28, 2022Member-onlyThis is Your #1 Job as a ParentMost People Don’t Even Realize it Parenting Tip — Once your kids are able to speak, have them order their own food at restaurants. This teaches them two things: They can do hard things Other adults are not scary As a therapist, I work with many older teens and even young adults who are frozen with…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
Published inThe Haven·Mar 7, 2022Member-onlyHow is it 2022 and We Still Don’t Have This at Our Disposal?Are There More Important Issues Right Now? Yes. But Hear Me Out! — I have a strong opinion I must share. Coffee shops need to make their to-go cups microwave safe! As my coffee habit increases, so does my realization that temperature is everything. When coffee hits your tongue at the just the right temperature, everything is right in the world for that single moment. Pure bliss.Life2 min readLife2 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Mar 7, 2022Member-onlyHow to End the Self-Hatred Once and For AllYou are Your Own Worst Enemy — “If you want to end the darkness, you cannot beat it with a baseball bat. You have to turn on a light.” ~Marianne Williams The anxiety may be debilitating. The self-hatred, deafening. Depression can blind. Paranoia will lie. In my role as a mental health therapist, I so often hear…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Feb 24, 2022Member-only“Oh My Gosh, I Forgot the Milk!”A Lesson in Mindful Parenting — The space in between dinner and bedtime — dishes, laundry, homework, client billing, lunches for the next day, the $200 mechanics bill. “Is it bath night?” “Why are they screaming, now?” “Did I text them back?” “Do I see the accountant tomorrow or next week?” Calorie counting alongside dessert cravings…Parenting2 min readParenting2 min read
