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. (Check out her take here.) Dear Lexie, “Get more done!!!!” is on my brain right now — this space is quicksand. I know you’ve spent plenty…
Sacrificing Isn’t Noble
This is a letter to my oldest as she approaches her high school graduation. Want to check out her response? Read it here: Let’s Talk “Selfish” (Or Self-Care?). Dear Lexie, Thank you for inviting me to your baccalaureate service. I’m…
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…