Perspectives

Ever crawl into bed exhausted… only to have your brain suddenly decide it’s the perfect time to review everything? That conversation from earlier.The email you sent.The thing you said three days ago.The thing you should have said three years ago. Your body is tired, but your mind just keeps going. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why Read More

The Olympics just ended. Maybe you watched with your kids.Maybe you felt inspired.Maybe you felt that familiar tightness in your chest watching someone chase perfection on the world stage. The Olympic Games showcase discipline, drive, and peak performance. They show us what the human body can accomplish at the highest level. What they don’t often Read More

At the Olympics, the pressure is obvious. You can see it in the stillness before a gymnast begins. In the tight jaw of a swimmer behind the blocks. In the microsecond before a routine either lands — or doesn’t. But sports anxiety in kids doesn’t begin on a world stage. It begins much earlier. On Read More

People often imagine therapy as the place you go when everything is falling apart—panic attacks, dramatic breakdowns, life in full-blown crisis mode. But most therapy sessions don’t start there. They start with people sitting across from me saying things quietly, sometimes apologetically, often with a nervous laugh. Things they’re not sure they’re allowed to struggle Read More

You know that moment when you walk into a holiday gathering and suddenly feel hyper-aware of every plate, every comment, every glance? It’s supposed to be festive, but instead your brain is scanning the room like it’s bracing for impact. If you struggle with food anxiety, body image concerns, or an eating disorder, this season Read More

Everywhere you look right now, it’s all about gratitude. Gratitude journals. Gratitude challenges. Gratitude posts with perfect fall leaves and steaming mugs of something cozy. And don’t get me wrong – gratitude can be a powerful things. But sometimes? It’s complicated. Because what if this year doesn’t feel like one you’re especially thankful for? What Read More