The Vanishing Half, Chapter One: What We Inherit When Survival Shapes Identity
Series: What Was Inherited — A Chapter-by-Chapter Healing ReadBook: The Vanishing Half Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. I only share books I’m genuinely reading and reflecting on. Before We Begin, Let Me Tell You […]
Back-to-School, Not Back to Drama: 7 Ways to Reconnect With Your Teen Daughter
The hubby and me stopped by Academy Sports the other day. I was looking for some ankle weights and wanted to stop in to see what they had. To our surprise, the parking lot was packed, more traffic than expected, and when we got in the store was busy for a Sunday. We both looked […]
When Distance Doesn’t Mean Disconnection
Learn how mothers and daughters can stay close without being clingy. Get 5 powerful ways to build connection with space, trust, and intention.
5 Ways to Practice Healing Backwards Through Self-Care This Month
June is my birthday month—and if you know me, you know I treat this season as more than just a celebration of getting older. It’s a checkpoint. A sacred pause. A time to reflect on what’s behind me, what’s still living inside me, and what I’m intentionally choosing to leave behind. This year, I found […]
From Wounds to Wisdom: 7 Ways Shifting Your Mother Story Can Transform Your Life
May is mental health awareness month. Let’s make it a lifestyle. We’re dealing day to day. Much of what we deal with on a day-to-day basis can be symptoms of something deeper. So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in patterns you can’t explain—overgiving, accommodating, staying small at work, or struggling in your relationships—pause […]
Travel & Transformation: Why Your Next Trip Might Just Heal More Than You Think
I’ve always believed that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy rooms or coaching sessions—if it did, we be having a different conversation. Now, don’t get me wrong, I believe deeply in the power of those spaces. I’ve spent years sitting across from women as a former therapist and coach, holding space for their pain, helping […]
Mother’s Day: Holding Love, Loss, and Everything In Between. Four Things, I Know for Sure.
Let’s be real—Mother’s Day can be… a lot. Recently, I was at an event and sharing what I do with an attendee. I could tell that it hit home for her. She thanked me for doing this work and began to share about her own relationship with her mother and her daughters. As she started […]
Empowering Female Veterans: Conquering Challenges and Amplifying Our Voices
From One Female Veteran to Another: Reclaiming Our Voices To the resilient, courageous women who have served our country with honor and dedication—I see you, and I hear you. Serving in the Army taught me invaluable lessons, but it also required a great deal of unlearning. I want to address some of the challenges we […]
Exploring Identity: The Mother-Daughter Link to Self-Discovery
The Importance of Understanding Your Mother-Daughter Relationship As women, our relationships with our mothers play a significant role in shaping who we are and how we navigate the world. Our mother-daughter relationship is a complex and unique bond that can greatly impact our self-discovery and our relationships with ourselves and others. I once thought my […]
Discover 5 Simple Ways to Enhance and Strengthen Mother-Daughter Bonds
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Empowering Your Daughter’s Mental Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Month is not only a time to raise awareness about mental health issues, but it’s also an opportunity for you to reflect on your own mental health and how it affects your daughter’s life. As a Mom, it’s important to understand that mental health is […]