I always reach back to nature when I can. Herbs have carried me through when nothing else did. This is my go-to herbal first aid guide, the plants I keep in my kitchen and in my apothecary cabinet. Each one has a story, a ritual,…
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Self-Care
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How Clearing Clutter Helps You Manifest and Heal
Within your inner and outer space I’ve been thinking a lot about clutter lately. Not just the physical kind, but the emotional and energetic mess we carry around without realizing it. The pile of unsaid words. The drawers filled with guilt. The habits we hold…
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Mental Actions That Will Make You Feel Physically Worse
When you live with chronic pain and fatigue, so much feels out of your control. Weather, hormones, stress, the way you slept, any of it can throw your body into chaos. But what we don’t talk about enough is how the way we think, the…
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Starting a Meditation Journal
A meditation journal is a gentle companion on the path of mindfulness. It gives you space to connect with your inner world, track your practice, and reflect on the subtle shifts that meditation brings into your life. Writing about your practice can make meditation more…
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Real-Life Shifts That Help Me Live a Healthier ADHD Life
Living with ADHD can make “taking care of yourself” sound simple on paper, but overwhelming in reality. Where do you even start? And how do you keep it going without getting distracted, bored, or burnt out? I’ve tried a lot of different approaches over the…
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Bipolar Disorder & Anger: My Perspective on Understanding and Managing Irritability
Living with bipolar disorder, I’ve learned that irritability and anger can wreck relationships, strain families, and even hurt our careers. I’m not a mental health professional, but I’ve lived with this condition long enough (and educated myself enough) to know exactly how destructive these flare-ups…
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Living Life on My Own Terms
I spent a long time trying to be what everyone else expected. Trying to be easy to love, easy to manage, easy to understand. I followed the rules. I checked the boxes. I stayed quiet when I should’ve spoken. I said “yes” when I meant…
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ADHD and the Assumptions That Hurt Mosts
They call us lazy, flaky, or dramatic. Nah. We’re multitasking warriors with overloaded brains and hearts that run on hyperspeed. ADHD isn’t an excuse – it’s an explanation. And baby, we’re done apologizing for being wired differently.
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How to Turn the Tables on a Narcissist
If you’ve ever had to deal with a narcissist, you know how exhausting and frustrating it can be. Their inflated sense of self-importance, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior can leave you feeling drained. But the good news? You can turn the tables and regain…
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Things Narcissistic Mothers Say: How to Recognize & Handle the Manipulation
Dealing with a narcissistic mother can feel like walking through a minefield. The constant criticism, unrealistic expectations, and emotional manipulation can leave you feeling like you’re never enough. I’ve been there, and it can take a toll on your mental health and sense of self.…