Tag: mental health
Why I Tell Others I Have PCOS
Looking back, I’m still shocked that I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I was 28. Many of the signs were there in plain...
Podcasts Are Self-Care
I am a proud podcast addict, and according to the data, I am not alone. 42% of Americans over the age of 12 have...
The Real Reason Teachers Are Quitting
If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is...
Who Will I Be When The Newborn Phase Is Over?
I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this...
Postpartum Mental Health with an IU Health OB/GYN
When a new mom is not feeling like herself in the first weeks after giving birth, it can be hard to designate what is...
No Shame in the Therapy Game
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental...
Ending My Toxic Relationship With My Mother-in-law
My husband and I fell in love fast and hard. It was a whirlwind of instant chemistry, becoming best friends and being inseparable. After...
Dear Corporate: It’s Okay to Be Human
I once had a corporate boss who happened to be at my workplace at the same devastating time I found out a dear client...
My Summer Birthday Gift To Myself: A Midyear Personal Reflection
My summer birthday gift to myself is a midyear personal reflection. I've always loved having a summer birthday. I love summer and the warm...
How To Be Heart Healthy with Riley Children’s Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults, and the factors that cause heart disease can start during childhood. To prevent heart...
Looking for a Therapist for Your Kid? Yep, So Is Everyone...
Today I got on the phone and made a list of five parents to call back and tell them I don't have availability to...
Pieces Of Myself: Holding Onto Interests And Hobbies In Motherhood
"Is it harder to hold on than it is to let go?"
I asked myself.
I set my alarm early to wake up before my kids...
Drop the Mom Guilt
I was recently watching a well-known series on a well-known streaming platform. The scene that caught my attention was one of the main characters...
Minimal-ish Motherhood
I first felt the impact of minimalism at 30 years old. I was working full-time as a teacher, raising a one-year-old (with another on...