My journal entry from May 29th, 2020. Reflecting on the concept of “enough” and where we truly find joy.
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We often hear that Danes know a thing or two about happiness, and as we talk about in this episode, you’ve probably seen a coffee table book about Hygge. The incredible thing Danae has observed since living there is the way the Danish are able to bring sunlight into their lives when there may be little.
So whether it is quite literally dark outside, or maybe that darkness might be settling inside, perhaps we can all learn a thing or two by traveling to Denmark today to visit with Danae, and explore what intentional intimacy, simply enough, and sunshine looks like in each of our lives too.
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Last Friday, I polished off my first pint of Sunshine from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams while chatting with Jeni Britton Bauer. While she was doing the very same thing, she shared what it’s like to be a leader, an entrepreneur, a creative, and a scientist. Not only do we hear how this translates into her ice cream, we see how all of this can teach us something about connecting with ourselves and others too. Join us!
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Yesterday Mia turned 1! Following our trip to get her Starbucks puppacino, I sat down over my morning coffee to write the story of how Mia became a part of our family. It’s a long one, it’s winding, but it warms my heart, speaks to the incredible relationships we can have with dogs, and I threw in some good photos too.
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One of the questions we get asked most often is “what is it like living with a therapist?” While I’m still in school and not technically a therapist just yet, I do love to talk about feelings. In today’s episode, Will and I sat down to chat about what’s worked well for us in our relationship and at home. And we’re sending you away with some tips to try it too, along with a link for the most amazing frozen drink recipe!
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Jeni’s Ice Creams has officially released Sunshine to start a conversation around our gray clouds and sunshine. I paused to reflect on all the feelings coming up around the success of this little pint of sunshine that I got to be a small part of, of conversations around stigma, of changing the conversation. And realized that yesterday I experienced a bit of what it means to find sunshine on a cloudy day.
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It’s time for the first full length episode of Baking Bread! Many of you have asked to hear more about friendship. No one knows it quite like Jolene, friend of 13 years, doer, creator, therapy going, and long distance best friend. So we sat down over some french fries to chat about what works, and how to send ya home with some nuggets too!
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We all have the ability, every day, to impact our head, heart, and health. Whether that is receiving treatment, or finding some way to bring a little more joy into your day, I see all of that as mental health…just like we view going on a walk up to going to the ER. Let’s share some ideas, reduce some stigma, and expand our definition with the hashtag Mental Health Is! Read on to see how…
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Today, on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m releasing the podcast Baking Bread! Click here to see what we’ll chat about on the pod, my accompanying recipe I’m sharing with you all today, and to listen to the very first intro episode!
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April is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness Month! So today, I took some time to reflect on my experiences with this disorder, where I’ve been and where I am now. Here are the top things I’ve learned as I look back. Whether your are a PMDD warrior yourself, support someone who is, or are an advocate, I truly hope you’ll take a moment to read this piece.
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Trees have been markers for special moments throughout my life. So this Arbor Day, I’m reflecting back on those moments, and the special friends we call trees.
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Reflections on sunrise, and on light. Acadia National Park, Summer 2016.
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I absolutely believe that joy and meaning comes from the people around us and from inside ourselves. I also know how little moments of joy, from putting on a certain outfit, to lighting a candle, or designing a space, can bring some extra pockets of happiness. Sharing 7 items right now that bring me joy.
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I’ve heard people can get in big debates over whether the toilet paper should unroll from the top or the bottom. Beyond that, I never looked to toilet paper as something that could teach us something profound about our relationships with others. In fact, it was through giving those who are nervous about their TP quantities some grace that I learned a great deal more about my own relationship, and I think it is something we can all understand.
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It was about the time that I was debating my NEED for Pizza Hut very passionately while doing some serious work on our bag of M&M’s that I knew..the PMS symptoms had arrived.
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5 Books to help bring you joy, tools, and new stories. Plus a few tips for how to process reading right now, which might look and feel a bit different. Happy reading…
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Below is a copy of my personal journal from this week. Perhaps it resonates with a place in your heart too. And if not I hope to share a bit of mine. I’m sitting on my porch, the fruit trees have just started to bloom…the lemon only today! It’s becoming those balmy times in Texas where it’s starting to heat up, but the cooler days and the cool breeze can still mostly be found. Life has changed quite a lot due to quarantine…
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The past few weeks have brought so very much. Use this guide to sort through your thoughts and feelings, and move forward in an ever changing world.
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When we plan out our (very busy) days, how often does “dating” “being engaged” or “be married” make the list? Whether we are thinkin about our relationships or not, they’re happening! In the midst of our lives that pull us in many different directions, it can be easy to find our relationships, decisions, actions, homes, and lives, might take a detour to a spot we aren’t so in-line with. Use this guide with your partner to keep you on track.
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Hello from our Texas HOME. The doors are open, the fruit tress are blooming, and I have my morning coffee with a side of a Leon Bridges playing. Home is a funny thing, we can enjoy many pieces of a place, yet we all know that somewhat indescribable feeling of comfort when suddenly the place you are begins to feel like an all too familiar comfy chair and you begin to settle in to home.
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