October is breast cancer awareness month, & today, Oct 10, is World Mental Health Day; it’s also one year since I started chemotherapy to beat triple negative, or the most aggressive type of, breast cancer. It's the perfect day to talk about the vast differences between...
The holiday season is one of joy, and fun, and celebrating, and family togetherness! BUT, let's face it, it's also one of the most stressful times of year, with so many things "to do," cold and flu season creeping in, weather changes, decorating, preparing, finals...
Yes, you read that title right. I have long been an advocate for postpartum depression awareness, understanding, and education. I’ve helped hundreds of mothers and families heal through warmline support, support groups, education, and therapy. I've written articles about postpartum depression treatment, about the spectrum of...
If you're a mom, you've experienced it--unwanted advice, criticism, or shaming about your parenting, choices, or lifestyle that leaves you feeling devastated. Why are we so hard on each other? And why are we so hard on ourselves? Mom.Life Mom-Shaming Survey Results Mom-shaming is unfortunately an everyday part...
There's a lot of talk this time of year about what to get Mom for Mother's Day, of what we moms want, what we deserve, and what we truly desire. While all of these are undoubtedly important, I want to talk for a few minutes...
Enjoy this Free Excerpt from my NEW book, “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise! “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh “Most experts see self-esteem as an important aspect of mental...
When it comes to mental health, happiness, and life satisfaction, there's one common denominator: exercise. The research on exercise and mental health is clear and solid: exercise is like medicine in the treatment of mental issues and disorders. From greater creativity, insight, and spiritual connection, to...
It’s 3:30 a.m. I was simply rolling over to fall back asleep, when my brain switched on like a 100-watt light bulb, and now I’m flooded with stress, worries, and thoughts of what I "need to get done" or about "my overwhelming life," when I thought...