So much responsibility is placed on caregivers, including the heaviness of carrying the mental load. But you don’t have to be resigned to the overwhelm of domestic labor, and your family can be full of equitable relationships. Today, I’m joined by Laura Danger for a long overdue conversation about the burden of being the default … Read more
It can be tempting to lean solely on ourselves when we’re struggling and to hide what we’re going through from the world. But what if that’s the opposite of what we need? And connection is the medicine necessary for healing? Today, I’m joined by best-selling author Laura McKowen. Together we discuss how being honest about … Read more
Today’s episode is a little different than usual… To celebrate the upcoming release of my book, Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs & Claim Your Sovereignty, I’m stepping into the interviewee seat! And my friend Jennie Alexis joins us as interviewer to ask me questions about needs and wants, writing my book, parenting, and … Read more
Understanding our needs, especially the need for safety, can be challenging. So in today’s episode, I am talking with Jake Ernst about the personal and social experiences of our needs, safety, and more. Jake is a therapist, writer, educator, and content creator. He’s the Clinical Director of Straight Up Health, a mental health clinic for … Read more
What are the things we do to feel safe that ultimately don’t serve our true selves? Today, I’m sharing my 2023 intention: It is safe to be who & how I am. And I’m reflecting on how often I’ve weaponized my competence to make myself indispensable to others. As well as how doing that disavows … Read more