Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyI Don’t “Fit In” With The Popular CrowdAnd I don’t care anymore. When you live in a cookie cutter world being different is a sin. So you don’t stand out but you don’t fit in… from Hanson’s song, Weird The Struggle When I was a kid, I thought I loved Hanson because of their upbeat melodies and gorgeous, long hair. But as I listened…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyI’m Quitting My Job TomorrowTomorrow, I am putting in my resignation. I have been working in my current full-time role since June 1st. Though it’s only been 5 months of me working on this team, it has felt like the longest, most painful job I’ve ever had. When you get a gut feeling about…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyIf You’re Dreading Family Holiday Conversations, This Tool Will HelpThis simple visualization tool taught by therapists can help any social experience you encounter (psst: it’s not alcohol). — There’s nothing like the Holiday season! It’s the time of year to indulge in what makes us feel cozy and warm. That can be anything and everything from beautiful lights and decorations, to candles, and spending time with loved ones. Sometimes though, that last one can give some of us…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyConversations I Want To Have As I Get OlderThe conversations we have with the people we interact with in this life are some of the most treasured, valued things we have. Think about it. Conversations are the gateway to knowledge, wisdom, emotional connection, empathetic realizations, and memories that last a lifetime. …Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·PinnedMember-onlyBeauty and Gratitude In SimplicityThere’s a bittersweet feeling in the air for me as the Summer makes its gradual evolution into Autumn each year. The beach days are fewer and further between. The daylight hours get a little shorter. There are premature crisp leaves starting to accumulate in the corners of my neighbors’ driveways. …Simple Living3 min readSimple Living3 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Mar 2Member-onlyWhen The Hardest Questions Remain Unanswered After The Greatest LossHow do you carry on when your [first] favorite person has been gone ten plus years? What do you fill the time in between the imminent tidal waves with? Where are the people who loved you so dearly who now [incorrectly] pin you as the strange, nutrition-obsessed, overly sensitive woman…Grief4 min readGrief4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Feb 28Member-onlyWhere Has All The Integrity Gone?Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not. — Oprah Winfrey About a month ago, I found someone’s wedding ring on the ground at the local dog park. It was a heavy, black ring with a beautiful gold middle…Culture4 min readCulture4 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Feb 28Member-onlyFoods That Minimize Period Pain, Fatigue, and Brain FogSince the beginning of 2021, I’ve noticed my period pain getting increasingly worse. It became most apparent around the holiday season, which is why I did a hard reset this past January. I had zero alcohol while only allowing nutritious, whole foods onto my plate. If you experience period pain…Women5 min readWomen5 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Feb 23Member-only2 Podcasts All Women NeedShows that encourage learning, therapy, and make you feel seen — Lately, I’ve been prioritizing podcasts that help me learn more about myself and the relationships I have in my life. Podcasts that encourage self-data collection on topics like tracking my menstrual cycle all the way to encouraging me to set boundaries with friends, and how to properly do that. I…Women2 min readWomen2 min read
Published in Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs·Feb 23Member-onlyUse Your Period To Your AdvantageThere’s an unfortunate, outdated patriarchal dialogue and stigma bubbled around the experience that people with periods have. Luckily our generation is on a slow yet powerful roll in contributing changing that, and Maisie Hill has a lot to do with why. I learned of Maisie Hill from Jameela Jamil’s tremendous…Women4 min readWomen4 min read
