The Paradox of More or Less: It’s Time to Let Hustle Culture Die
Recently, the American Surgeon General shared 2 different research findings that really got my attention. I might be Canadian, but i know our neighbours are not alone in this reality. The most recent one was about parental stress, and last year, research showed that the amount of people experiencing loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. It’s hard to not notice how both of these very separate results can actually be linked. I’m going to add a…
A Day to Recognize
Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. It’s part of Mental Health Week that is honoured here in Canada. I wanted to take a moment to honour and play tribute…
The Resilient Butterfly
“Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness and still become something beautiful” I’m not sure who the source to that quote is…
Spring is in the Air – Baby Blessings
I walked by 2 robins this morning on my way to work. And it seems like it was overnight that crocuses (is that the plural form?) started to sprout out…
I am NOT Your Servant
I’m going to share something with you that feels a bit vulnerable. As a therapist and someone who helps others keep their shit together, I want to be authentic that…
Live What You Love
While at my local dollar store to get goodies for the kids’ Valentine’s Day crafts,i walked by this lovely painting. It really spoke to me. On this day of love,…
Acts of Self-Love
It’s February already. The month of L O V E. I like to call it the month of self-love, so I appreciate the movement that is going around to acknowledge…
We Marched
This Saturday, we joined the masses in the Women’s March. I definitely didn’t want to miss it and my daughter was happy to attend as she has learned already (at…
The Art of Living
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday season and took some time to yourself. I know how hard that can be, so i don’t take my saying…