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đź’” The Quiet Ache of An Emotional Empty Nest

When you first started a family, the anxiety was raw and simple: How do I keep this little human alive? From sleepless nights and navigating friend issues to managing constant requests and needs and steering through the teenage years, you lived in the day-to-day. Your life’s focus was singular: raise a capable, good person who…

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Getting Unstuck – The Pivot Point

Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on seasons in my life where life’s obstacles just didn’t seem to change. Seasons where I have felt totally and completely stuck. You know the feeling—when the world is spinning on without you, and you’re just standing still? It’s a heavy, crushing weight, and in those moments, it’s so easy…

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The Dopamine Treadmill & Depression: Why Effortless Rewards Are Killing Your Motivation (and How to Get It Back!)

Are you noticing that lately you feel zapped of energy or just… blah?  Are you a late-night scroller?  Is your idea of “me time” watching all 10 episodes of the new series out on Netflix?  The satisfaction you get from scrolling through your phone, the cozy comfort feeling as you sink into a whole new…