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Healthy Habits for Women’s Health

Filed Under: Alternative Therapies, Mental Health, Physical Health, Reviews, Self Care

When I think of women’s health of course mental health comes to mind. It’s what I do after all. But its not just about those of us diagnosed with a mental illness. Mental health is so much bigger, and when it comes to all women, particularly moms, it takes on a whole new meaning. All of […]

Tips to Make the Most of a Conference When You Have Social Anxiety

Filed Under: Biz, Blogs, Marketing/Social Media, Mental Health, Self Care, Self Image

I have social anxiety, and too much stress–even good stress–makes me shut down. Have you ever felt that way? Over the last few years as I’ve attended blogging conferences, I’ve learned a few things about how to better manage my mental health and boost my confidence, and honestly to also maximize what I’m getting out of […]

Mental Health Triggers Explained and Tips

Filed Under: Mental Health, Mental Illness, PPD, Self Care

. Have you ever seen a blog post with a “Trigger Warning” at the top? Have you wondered what that means exactly? There are a lot of normal everyday things that can trigger symptoms of mental illness like anxiety or panic. For those of you who don’t have a mental illness it might be difficult […]

On the Move: Beyond Meds, Treatment & Self Care

Filed Under: Alternative Therapies, Blogs, Mental Health, PPD, Self Care

. Once again today I’m honored to be over at Postpartum Progress blog. It is the world’s most widely-read blog on postpartum depression and all other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth. The site focuses on positive messages of empowerment and recovery, because PPD is temporary and treatable with professional help. On Monday I talked about how needing mental […]

Sleep is My Holy Grail and I’m sharing on WhatToExpect.com

Filed Under: Blogs, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Motherhood, PPD, Self Care, Sleep

. Today I’m on the move, over at WhatToExpect.com, talking about my own personal “holy grail” of self care: SLEEP. Come on over and let me know your thoughts on sleep as a #1 priority for mental health and motherhood. What to Expect is a great resource site for preconception, pregnancy, and parenting advice […]

Treatment is Possible.

Filed Under: Alternative Therapies, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Physical Health, PPD, Self Care, Suicide

Today is World Mental Health Day. I’ve been having a rough time with my own mental health the past few days so I haven’t been as active as I’d like this awareness week, during which I’d normally be writing up a storm. But I think today it’s appropriate to mention that I have bad days, […]

I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I Love Bedtime.

Filed Under: Family, Motherhood, Self Care, Sleep

I love bed time. And seriously I truly love my kids with the raging fierceness of a mama bear. But I need breaks, lots of them. Bed time, or rather after bed time when the kids are peacefull–for the most part–asleep its bliss to curl up with a book or watch a great non-kids TV […]