PinnedAmanda HardySelf-care isn’t a cure-allMy criticism is with the narratives and social construction surrounding self-care, more specifically, mothers’ self-care…9 min read·Apr 4, 2020----
PinnedAmanda HardyMourning the Loss of Pre-Parenthood Youparents talk about three key areas of loss associated with the transition to parenthood: freedom, self-identity, and social/community.7 min read·Mar 4, 2020----
Amanda HardyNotes on letting goI have a bone to pick with the notion that when something is beyond our control, we should simply “let it go.” Don’t get me wrong; I…2 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on Going Full SteamIf you already feel like you’re going at full steam and then something happens that requires more steam, and you just can’t or you try…1 min read·Jan 30, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on Friends vs Therapists“Your friends aren’t your therapist.”1 min read·Jan 30, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on Opting OutYou don’t have to go. you don’t have to do that thing just because someone wants you to. you don’t have to do it just because you’ve always…1 min read·Jan 30, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on HyperindependenceHyperindependence is America’s toxic trait.1 min read·Jan 30, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on the Weight of the WorldUnscripted thoughts from your* friendly neighborhood therapist.2 min read·Jan 29, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on BandwidthCan we talk for a second about bandwidth? We are finite beings with finite resources. And one of those resources is our energy. Each of us…2 min read·Jan 29, 2024----
Amanda HardyNotes on LoveRecently, someone asked if I see the same themes in my therapy practice among clients. I responded that there certainly are patterns I…2 min read·Jan 29, 2024----