The Cost of Silence: Why Emotional Health Is Part of Ending Violence
It’s been almost exactly one year since I penned the article, Men Need to Know That Caring is a Superpower. This piece resulted in a wide range of reactions and some really, really good perspectives from readers. Fast forward 365 days, and I’d like to expand upon this important topic even […]
When the Rush of Summer Fades and the Hush of Fall Begins
There’s a sacred kind of transition that happens when summer starts to loosen its grip. The frantic pace of long days, packed calendars, family obligations, vacations, heat, and constant motion begins to soften. The evenings cool. The sunlight changes. The trees start preparing to let go. And if we’re paying attention, something […]
When The Branch Falls: What Comes After Letting Go
In my last blog post, The Temperature of the Wounded Healer: When the Tree Self-Regulates (And We Don’t), I talked about the day I learned of nature’s natural “shedding” process. I received such a wonderful response from this article that I felt like I needed to do a follow-up. When the Branch […]
The Temperature of the Wounded Healer: When the Tree Self-Regulates (And We Don’t)
Heat refuses to stay outside. It seeps into our moods, our meals, our patience, and our plans. It perfectly mimics the internal climate of our nervous systems, specifically, how we navigate our emotions when our environments, our clients, and our communities are collectively burning up. It has been exceptionally […]
Running on Fumes
We’ve all been there. The alarm goes off, but you already feel exhausted. Your to-do list keeps growing. Your patience is shorter than usual. You tell yourself you’ll rest later, catch up later, take care of yourself later. But later never seems to come. Instead, you keep pushing forward, running on fumes. […]
Happiness in the Small Things
Collect joy today so you can borrow from it tomorrow. Those wise words were shared with me not long ago, and they deeply resonated with me. We often think happiness arrives in big moments—a dream vacation, a promotion, a special celebration, or a major life milestone. While those moments certainly matter, […]
Dear Older Me: Use The Good China
Not long ago, I read the most amazing article from Karen Salmansohn called My 90-Year-Old Self Stopped By with Life Advice. She Did Not Sugarcoat It (A conversation between who I am now and who I’m becoming). Karen is known for her philosophical and witty wisdom for people who want more from […]
Zootopia 2: A Counselor Walks Into a Theater (And Gets Sermoned by a Weasel)
Confession time: I had never seen the original Zootopia. I went into the sequel knowing exactly two things—Fortune was voicing a character, and hometown loyalty demanded I show up. I adore her as a human, her comedy is killer, and honestly, seeing Zootopia 2 was a perfect excuse to say, “Yep, […]
When Springtime Feels Hard Instead of Hopeful
In my last blog post, I mentioned how the transition from a bleak, cold winter to a warm and sunny spring can lift people’s spirits. Spring is often described as a season of renewal, with longer days. Warmer air. A sense that life is waking up again. But for many people, spring […]
Spring as a Gentle Reminder: Light, Hope, and the Nervous System
There’s a subtle shift that happens each spring. The light lingers a little longer. The air softens. The world begins to wake up—slowly, quietly, without urgency. For many people, this seasonal change can bring a noticeable lift in mood. Not a sudden happiness or a cure-all, but a gentle easing. A […]
