A gentle reflection on the holiday season - acknowledging its warmth and complexity, and offering simple ways to move through it with grounding and care.

As the days grow shorter and your energy dips, it’s easy to wonder why you feel more tired or flat this time of year. This post explores the emotional and physical shifts that come with seasonal change - and how mindfulness, gentle movement, and therapy can help you find steadiness again. Learn how to listen to your body’s signals, soften self-criticism, and reconnect with what restores you.

Summer doesn’t need to be productive to matter. This post is for the high-functioning woman who's tired beneath the surface - and ready for something gentler.

Feeling stretched thin heading into summer? You’re not alone. Explore what’s underneath the overwhelm - and how therapy can help you feel more supported.

For those who always hold it all together - this reflection explores the quiet grief of being “the strong one,” the weight of early caregiving roles, and gentle ways to return to yourself. Includes a mindfulness practice, plus updates on in-person therapy and an upcoming MBSR group.

Have you ever felt frustrated that your healing isn’t happening fast enough? That no matter how much therapy, mindfulness, or reflection you do, there are still moments that feel heavy?

If so, you’re not alone.

Healing isn’t about rushing to the finish line. It’s about learning to meet yourself where you are - with patience, self-trust, and a willingness to grow.

Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s an emotional, mental, and physical drain that can impact your well-being, relationships, and productivity. For many, burnout often stems from overextending yourself, people-pleasing, and neglecting personal needs in pursuit of goals and managing responsibilities.

Leadership in today’s dynamic workplace requires not only technical expertise but also emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience. Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can effectively enhance these qualities and is supported by extensive research.

Studies have shown that mindfulness can improve focus, reduce stress, and lead to better decision-making—which are critical for effective leadership.

People-pleasing can feel like an overwhelming compulsion to prioritize others’ needs, often at the expense of your own. Many of my clients resonate with this behaviour, but I prefer to frame it as self-abandonment, as it involves neglecting your needs to avoid the discomfort of disappointing others.

Understanding and healing from this pattern is crucial for anyone seeking to reclaim their well-being, improve relationships, and cultivate self-worth.