There is a noticeable shift each year when the warmth of summer slips away and fall settles in. The days shorten, the air cools, and suddenly life begins moving at a quicker pace. School routines return, calendars fill, and before we catch our breath, the holidays are already calling. As moms, we feel this seasonal…
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard of EMDR, maybe from TikTok, a podcast, or a friend who swears it helped when nothing else did. If your first thought was, “Isn’t that the eye movement thing?” or “That sounds a little… woo-woo,” it’s not just you. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can sound intense at first. But it’s…
Read MoreThe Fall Season is weird. You’re supposed to feel cozy, excited, ready for routines, and a little pumpkin-spice inspired. Yet… everything feels a little off. You’re going through the motions, but something underneath feels heavier than expected. You can’t quite name it, and nothing’s wrong per se, but you still feel like you’re carrying more…
Read MoreIt’s a familiar moment… You’re standing in the kitchen, hungry and tired, with exactly 12 minutes before your next responsibility begins. You open the fridge, close it again, and reach for what’s easy, even if it doesn’t make you feel great. If you’re like most of us, you know what it’s like to…
Read MoreWe’ve been told to wait until the right moment. Until we feel confident. Until the timing is perfect. Until we have every possible outcome mapped in our minds. However, if you wait until you feel completely ready, you might never take the leap. The Myth Of Being Ready You know that job you wanted to…
Read More(& neither is your bartender, golf buddy, or the guys’ group text) Let’s go ahead and say the thing out loud: Men don’t always do therapy. Or at least, not in a way that looks like therapy. We talk in the barbershop. We vent a little over beers. We let something slip on the golf…
Read MoreLet’s be real for a second, summer break hits different when you’re a mom. It’s like the minute that final school bell rings, we’re tossed into a full-on sprint we didn’t sign up for. The sunscreen. The snacks. The screen time guilt. The camps. The chaos. It’s like December-level energy… but without the glitter and…
Read MoreWe know that the idea of therapy can feel… intense. Sitting across from someone, talking about your feelings, not knowing where to put your hands — it’s a lot, especially if you’ve never done it before. But what if therapy didn’t have to look like that? What if your first steps toward healing didn’t start…
Read MoreThis past month, I, Mary Laughlin APC, embarked on a journey of sorts. It wasn’t life-altering, but it did take me into the unfamiliar: a new city, navigating icy mountain roads in four-wheel drive, and shepherding four teenagers and six bags through airports, shuttles, and airport trains—all while attempting to dodge attitudes and altitude sickness….
Read MoreLet’s talk about something that might not get enough attention but can make a huge difference in your life: pets. You might already know that pets are great companions, they bring joy, comfort, and a sense of connection. But did you know that having a pet can actually play a big role in improving your…
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