“Having the courage to reckon with our emotions and to rumble with our stories is the path to writing our brave new ending.” — Brené Brown
The Thing I Didn’t See Coming: My Thyroid Story
If you had asked me a few months ago about my thyroid, I would have said “I think it’s fine.” I didn’t have obvious symptoms. No dramatic warning signs. Just subtle shifts that mirrored a mom of 2…constant fatigue, burnout, brain fog. The only reason I found any of this was through routine bloodwork through…
Ins & Outs for 2026: Intentional Habits, Wellness Shifts & Mom Life Favorites
I’m a big fan of the New Year, new habits, a new planner, fresh routines, and new goals. Every January feels like a natural pause to reflect on wellness, routines, and what actually supports a calmer, more balanced life, especially as a mom. After the rush from October through December, a reset always feels overdue.…
Working Moms Are a Business’s Best-Kept Secret
I recently had an interview for a consulting opportunity that was unlike any call I’ve ever had with a potential employer. The conversation was with the CEO, and after I explained that I began consulting to spend more time with my daughter, he started talking about working moms. “Working moms are the key to success…
Mom Guilt
If you’re a mom, you probably have mom guilt like 98% of the time, and if you don’t, please check for a pulse because how??? I’m reading Stassi Schroeder’s new book, You Can’t Have It All, and she has a chapter about mom guilt. As I was reading I was nodding along the entire chapter…
Grief Hides
I’ve experienced a great deal of loss in the last few months—more than I could ever imagine. My world came apart, and then came apart again, and then again. Every time I got knocked down, I brushed it off and stood back up without fully catching my breath. I pushed down my feelings and worked…
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Steadily Unbalanced 