Struggles, challenges, wells of pain, and really, really messy times happen — for all of us. One of the things I’ve found helpful in climbing out of worry, stress, overwhelm, and depression: ditching the fight and reminding myself life is…
Getting More Done
Thoughts on beating burnout and becoming more productive — with my teen in mind. Dear Lexie, “Get more done!!!!” is on my brain right now — this space is quicksand. I know you’ve spent plenty of time in “go harder,…
Sacrificing Isn’t Noble
This is a letter to my oldest as she approaches her high school graduation. Dear Lexie, Thank you for inviting me to your baccalaureate service. I’m delighted to support and celebrate you and your accomplishments. The ceremony included lovely talks…
Strong Foundation: Bonus from Nope, You’re Not Crazy
I published a book last year — Nope, You’re Not Crazy: Rising from the Swamp of Disordered Eating. Part memoir, part notebook, and part food for thought, I wrote the book I’d have liked to have found when I was struggling…
Bonus: Nope, You’re Not Crazy
I published a book last year — Nope, You’re Not Crazy: Rising from the Swamp of Disordered Eating. Part memoir, part notebook, and part food for thought, I wrote the book I’d have liked to have found when I was…
The First Binge
Life is messy. And sometimes hearing about the stories of others helps us to feel less alone (and can start a shift). In this vein, I’m sharing part of my struggles in my teens/twenties with eating disorders (and depression). I…
My Book is Done – Holy Smokes!
Looking for some portable food for thought as you support your teen? I wrote this book for my late teen/early twenties self, when I was really struggling with some hard stuff in life (including disordered eating and depression). It’s a combo…
Labels and Numbing Out
Continuing to plug away on the finishing touches of my book. Finishing this thing up is harder in some ways than writing it. 🙂 UPDATE: The book is now available here! Nope, You’re Not Crazy: Rising from the Swamp of…