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Across my work in women’s mental health, I’ve noticed a persistent theme that shows up in nearly every season of a woman’s life — young adulthood, early career, postpartum, motherhood, and beyond: So many women believe that taking medication means they’ve failed. And this belief holds them back from feeling better far longer than it […]

What Would It Feel Like to Wake Up Clear-Minded Again? Imagine starting your morning without dread — your mind quiet, your body grounded, your focus restored. For so many women, that kind of peace feels out of reach. But healing isn’t about willpower or luck — it’s about having the right process. That’s why I […]

When “Just Try to Relax” Isn’t Helping You’ve tried journaling, yoga, deep breathing, and affirmations — yet your anxiety keeps returning. The problem isn’t that you’re doing self-care wrong. It’s that surface-level solutions can’t repair biological imbalances. For many women, what feels like “emotional overwhelm” actually begins in the body. The Limits of Surface-Level Self-Care […]

You’re Doing Everything “Right” — So Why Do You Still Feel Off? You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. You’re checking every box — working hard, showing up for everyone, trying to squeeze in self-care when you can — yet something still feels wrong. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able […]

The Modern Motherhood Illusion From the outside, she seems to have it all together — the color-coordinated nursery, the perfectly timed nap schedule, the return-to-work wardrobe. She’s juggling bottles, conference calls, and self-care reminders on her phone. But underneath that polished surface, her mind is constantly racing. Did I pack enough milk? Should I be […]

“I love my baby… but I don’t feel like myself.” It’s one of the most common — yet least discussed — experiences in early motherhood. You adore your child, but somewhere between pregnancy, sleepless nights, and keeping everything together, you look in the mirror and barely recognize the woman staring back. You wonder: Who am […]