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Why do I feel worse when the year is supposed to feel fresh? Every January, I hear a similar question from women: “Nothing is actually wrong in my life… so why do I feel so off?” They describe feeling: And then they feel confused — because culturally, January is supposed to feel hopeful, motivating, and […]

The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, family, and celebration — but if you’re struggling with fertility challenges or in the thick of trying to conceive (TTC), this time of year can feel overwhelming, emotionally triggering, and deeply isolating. While loved ones gather with babies, pregnancy announcements seem to pop up […]

For decades, mental health care has been shaped by insurance and women have paid the price through rushed visits, long waitlists, and generic care that doesn’t address their real needs. A growing number of women are choosing cash-based mental health providers, and it’s not because they want something “luxury.” It’s because they want effective, personalized, […]

Women’s mental health has been overlooked, underfunded, and misunderstood for decades — but the landscape is shifting quickly. Between hormonal research, wearable data, workplace pressures, rising anxiety rates, and new approaches to care, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major transformation. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in women’s mental health, […]

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 […]