Therapy is So Punk
I was a teenage white girl living in Indiana in the early 1990s. The world around me was loud with change: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the AIDS crisis, … Read more
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The imperfect vessel: On perfectionism, capacity, and psychiatric care
This traditional Japanese chawan, crafted by hand and transformed by extreme heat, sits quietly on a shelf in my dining room. Its surface carries the evidence of its making: the … Read more
Shifting From Outcome to Process: How We Help Kids Love What They Do
As I gear up to coach my son’s cross-country team, I’ve been reflecting on my own relationship with running and how far it has come. Growing up, I hated running. … Read more
Raising Boys Who Don’t Look Away
Given the state of our world lately, I’ve felt a growing sense of responsibility about how I am raising the next generation. As a parent of both sons and a … Read more
Rethinking “Pretty”: What We Teach Without Meaning To
“You look so pretty.” I hear the words directed at my three-year-old, and I feel myself—almost reflexively—cringe. Growing up in the 90s, pretty was the ultimate compliment. It subtly taught … Read more
The Parenting Double Standard We Don’t Talk About
My family recently spent the weekend with friends. One evening, right before bedtime, the kids announced they were starving. (Truly, is anyone ever as hungry or thirsty as a child … Read more
Finding Your Roots: Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Overwhelmed Minds
Imagine a tree in the middle of a garden, surrounded by rosemary, lavender, and sage. On a calm spring day, it sways gently in the breeze, leaves soaking in the … Read more
An Open Letter to My Firstborn: On Growing from One Child to Two
Bringing home a second baby is often described as joyful—and it is. But it can also stir something quieter and harder to name. For many parents, the transition from one … Read more
From Panic to Processing: Helping Kids in Scary Moments
There was a moment this past summer when my daughter was sitting on the edge of the pool while I stood nearby in the water. She leaned forward just a … Read more
Self-Compassion in Stressful Times: Four Everyday Practices That Help
Stress touches all of us, and for many, it comes hand-in-hand with becoming self-critical. Instead of finding relief, we double down with judgment: “Why can’t I handle this better? Why … Read more
Integrative Care: Reclaiming Wholeness in Health
When I faced my own life-threatening illnesses, I was profoundly grateful for the gifts of modern medicine. Without it, I can say with confidence that I wouldn’t be here today. … Read more
Understanding the Fawn Response: When Appeasing Becomes Survival
Acclimating. Adapting. We are constantly shifting to respond to our environment. Our brains are wired to get to the most efficient outcome possible, so we naturally build habits around what … Read more
