Beyond the 50-Minute Hour: Why Intensive Therapy Sessions Create Breakthroughs for Midlife Women
You’ve optimized your career, your schedule, and your leadership. Yet when it comes to therapy, you may still be confined to a model that was never designed for transformation—only for convenience.
The traditional 50-minute therapy session isn’t sacred. It’s historical. And for many professional women in midlife, it may be the very reason therapy feels slow, fragmented, or incomplete.
This is where intensive therapy sessions—including 90-minute therapy intensives—offer a fundamentally different path.
The Fresh Start Effect: Why This New Year Is Your Midlife Moment
Finding Your Way Through the Holidays: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Thanksgiving Boundaries
Feeling overwhelmed about Thanksgiving? If you're navigating divorce, grief, perimenopause, or major life changes, this guide is for you. Learn how to: check in with your emotions before the holiday, set boundaries that protect your peace, and reimagine Thanksgiving for this new chapter of your life. You deserve a holiday that honors where you are—grief, growth, and all. Click to read the full guide for midlife women.
Why Pumpkin Spice Makes Me Cry (And How I'm Learning to Love Fall Again)
That first pumpkin spice latte of the season hit differently this year.
Not the warm hug of nostalgia I expected, but a wave of grief I didn't see coming.
For 20+ years, fall meant everything: pumpkin patches with tiny hands in mine, costume negotiations, jack-o'-lantern carving sessions, trick-or-treating adventures. I was the curator of autumn magic.
Now? The quiet is deafening.
If you're an empty nester feeling this too, I see you. The grief is real. We're not just missing our kids – we're missing who we WERE during these seasons.
But here's what I'm learning: we get to write a new fall story. One that honors what was while embracing what's becoming.
Your Thoughts Create Your Beliefs, Your Beliefs Create Your Reality: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Mental Mastery
Managing your life as a midlife professional woman does not have to overwhelm you. When you use psychology to understand how your thoughts shape your beliefs and therefore your reality, you can work slowly to modify those thoughts to create a more desired outcome .
How "It's for the Plot" and Narrative Therapy Can Transform Midlife
The Hidden Connection: How Hormones Impact Mental Health in High-Achieving Midlife Women
How Hormones Impact Mental Health in High-Achieving Midlife Women
every high-achieving woman in midlife needs to understand: the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause create a perfect storm for mental health challenges
The French Art of True Relaxation: What American Professional Women Need to Know
I just returned from France, where I watched my cousins begin their monthlong vacation with an ease that can feel almost foreign to American sensibilities. We've been conditioned to believe our worth lies in constant productivity—but what if we've got it backwards?
The French average 5+ weeks of paid vacation vs. our 2 weeks. But it's deeper than policy—it's a fundamental philosophy about human worth and well-being.
Research shows women who take regular vacations have better heart health, less depression, and stronger marriages. Those who take frequent time off also perform 8% better professionally.
The paradox: by doing less, we become more effective.
For midlife professional women juggling careers, families, and aging parents—what would a month of true rest do for our lives? How would we emerge renewed?
You're Not Crazy, You're Menopausal: A Guide for Professional Women Navigating the Perfect Storm
You're Not Crazy, You're Menopausal
A Guide for Professional Women Navigating the Perfect Storm
Here's what no one tells you: You're not losing your edge, your mind, or your professional competence. You're experiencing menopausal hormone changes during one of the most demanding periods of your life, and it's creating a perfect storm that would challenge anyone.
It's the End of January 2025: No, You Haven't Missed Your Chance for Growth
It’s not too late to create focus and goals for this new year. It is time to reflect and bring inspiration into our life. Download my free Inspiration Word worksheet to guide you in creating a brilliant focus for your year ahead. This is your one fantastic life, let’s work on it together. Women need other supportive women in their lives. The best is yet to come.
The Inside Job: Why True Happiness Starts With Your Relationship to Yourself
True transformation and lasting happiness require something different: developing a healthy, nurturing relationship with yourself. This means:
Understanding your own needs, values, and boundaries Learning to sit with and process difficult emotions rather than avoiding them Developing self-compassion instead of harsh self-judgment Recognizing and challenging negative self-talk patterns Building authentic self-esteem based on self-acceptance rather than achievements
A Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness: Getting Back to Basics
By focusing on the essentials of sleep, exercise, nutrition, and social life, we can foster a holistic approach to mental wellness. Remember, mental health is whole health. Get back to basics and cultivate a lifestyle that nurtures both your mind and body.
Finding Alignment During Life Transitions: Lessons from the Total Eclipse
Today’s total eclipse serves as a powerful reminder of the changes we undergo in life. Just as the moon gracefully interrupts the sun, transitions can sometimes interrupt our sense of alignment and balance. But fear not, for within every eclipse lies the promise of renewed light and clarity.
Embracing Joy Triggers: Nurturing Positive Neuroplasticity
In our modern lexicon, the term "trigger" has become synonymous with negative experiences, often associated with trauma or distress. However, what if we could flip the script and reimagine triggers as pathways to joy and growth? Let's delve into the concept of joy triggers and how they can lead us down the path of positive neuroplasticity
How Simply Viewing Art Enhances Wellbeing
The Healing Power of Art: How Simply Viewing Art Enhances Wellbeing
Unveiling the Top 10 Psychology Research and Trends of 2023: A Blueprint for Personal Growth in 2024
Unleashing the Power of the Hippocampus: A Guide for Professional Women
Navigating Holiday Emotions and Setting Boundaries with Neuroscience Wisdom
The holiday season, while joyous, often comes with a mix of emotions and social demands. Let's harness the power of neuroscience to not only understand but navigate and manage these emotions effectively.
Psychology 101: Understanding Your Brain, Mind, and Emotions
The field of psychology is a fascinating realm that delves into the complexities of the human mind, brain, and emotions. Exploring the fundamental principles of psychology can provide us with invaluable insights into our own mental processes and enhance our understanding of ourselves and others. In this blog post, we will delve into the basics of Psychology 101, highlighting key concepts and frameworks that can help you better comprehend your brain, mind, and emotions.
The Healing Power of Art and Nature for Mental Health
"The Healing Power of Art and Nature for Mental Health"
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. With the constant hustle and bustle of daily life, it's crucial to find ways to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. Two of the most potent sources of healing and solace are art and nature. Let's explore why they are true natural healers for our mental well-being.