Thinking about my past with dance and its impact on mental health, it wasn’t always a positive relationship. I didn’t always have the space to express myself freely or receive full support and encouragement. Over time, however, I found a community that helped me rebuild that relationship. Dance became something I could turn to no matter what I was feeling …
Becoming Mom, Becoming Me
Becoming a mom has hands down been the greatest joy of my life, but it has also been one of the most humbling experiences. Like many new parents, I expected sleepless nights and endless diaper changes. What I didn’t fully anticipate was the emotional roller coaster that comes with postpartum life and the way motherhood would challenge me to rethink …
The Cost of Having it All Together: Unpacking the Fear of Failure
When I was 21 years old, like most young people, I thought I had it all figured out. On paper, my life looked like the blueprint for early success. I had just graduated from college with a dual degree in only three years, secured a job straight out of school, and bought my very first house. To the outside world, …
The Power of a Summer Soundtrack
Summer is here! That means different things to different people – pool days, family grillers, sleeping in (all of the above?). One thing that it means to me is a change in playlist. Listening to music has a profound impact on my mental health. It is a protective factor for me, meaning that it provides a buffer against stress, trauma, …




