As the season shifts, so do our routines. We're transitioning back to school, back to teaching, and back to the daily grind. It's a time of change, and with change often comes stress and uncertainty. But here's the thing: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

I vividly remember the days when dragging myself out of bed felt like an impossible task, when anxiety kept me awake at night, and every morning was a race against time and emotions. I've lived with anxiety, depression, and PTSD for as long as I can remember, and while those challenges have been a significant part of my journey, they've also taught me resilience and compassion. Today, I’m dedicated to supporting others who face similar struggles. This topic is deeply personal, and I hope the insights shared here offer support and understanding as you navigate mental health in the workplace.

Did you know supporting your employees' well-being can increase job satisfaction and productivity?

Finding balance has been crucial amidst all these activities. Here’s how I managed to keep my sanity and enjoy work and play.

As leaders, one of our greatest tools for fostering a trauma-informed environment is our ability to initiate conversations with compassion and respect. Yet, broaching sensitive topics can feel daunting, especially when we're unsure how someone will respond. However, it's crucial to remember that silence only perpetuates the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma.

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the subtle cues that hint at someone's inner turmoil. Yet, as leaders committed to fostering supportive environments, it's essential to cultivate a keen sense of awareness.

Ever feel like life throws more than just curveballs? Here's a synopsis of that that has looked like around here.

Picture this: it's December 28th, around midnight, and I'm abruptly awakened by the words, "Mom, the house is leaking." Chaos ensues as water cascades from the upstairs bathroom down to the basement. In that moment, it's not just about managing the crisis; it's about orchestrating a symphony of actions while battling exhaustion.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

Radical Resilience: A Transformative Framework that integrates social and healing justice into personal growth and work, addressing historical barriers and fostering collective care as a form of resistance. Emphasizing the power of self-compassion, intentional actions, and healing in confronting oppression and cultivating meaningful connections.

This was the day it all shifted. I would not realize the impact for months to come—but this was the day everything changed.

We wear many hats. We answer too many labels. So, you are going to get a little bit of it all from me here. The mama. The clinical social worker. The wife and the parent. The best friend. The Fierce advocate. The survivor. The foodie. The change agent. The vulnerable—The ME.