You are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself. A few weeks back, I had to record a presentation for a virtual summit. The day that I had to record was a rough one emotionally, I was not feeling up to speak, I had a rough night the night before grieving my mom. I went through the motions …
It’s Okay if You Don’t Have the Same Energy Around Things You Used to Love to Do
It’s okay if you don’t have the same energy around the things you used to. This is a message I keep trying to remind myself. I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll mention it now, my motivation levels are so low, writing these blogs is so hard to do these days. Let’s not even mention the speaking engagement I had last …
Find a Routine That Works for You
Self-care is such a complicated practice to continue over time. It requires you to not only be aware of what you need and what works for you in the moment, but also to recognize when those needs and routines shift as you get older and experience more in life. If you’ve been following my self-care journey for a while, you …
A Little One is Joining This Mental Health Crew!
Some exciting news is coming your way! I’ve been keeping this a secret for a while now, but so excited to share that my husband and I are expecting our first child! It’s been such an emotional whirlwind managing the joy of a baby and the grief of losing my mom. I find comfort in the fact that my mom …
Love the Skin You’re In
CW: disordered eating, body dysmorphia It’s mid-summer, which means vacations, pool days, barbecues, and spending time outside. It also means wearing shorts and swimsuits and spending a lot of time eating around others. Summer was always so much fun when I was younger. I loved swimming, running around in the sprinkler, grilling out with family and friends, and just generally …
Let Yourself Have Fun
Last week, I wrote about how I check in with myself while experiencing different stages of my mental illness. I talked about how I could feel a depressive episode starting and the ways I try to take care of myself in those times. About 12 hours after finishing my blog, I decided it was time to switch things up and …
Mental Health Podcaster Takes Over Insta
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Camryn Mort, host of the Conversations with Cam podcast and mental health advocate, took over our Instagram stories. Check out her bio below! Camryn Mort is a 21-year old from Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Turpin High School and attended The Ohio State University. She just recently graduated from OSU with a major in marketing, and …
Take Care of You First
There will always be work to do. Take care of you first. This weekend I decided to dedicate time to myself for self-care. 2021 has been incredibly tiring and has truly been an emotional rollercoaster. The effects of it all have been catching up to me and I’m feeling the exhaustion from it all. We just bought a new home, …
Check In With Yourself, Too
This week, I was inspired to write about checking in with yourself after reading Ivy’s blog about checking in with others. Her blog post resonated with me so much this week. On the day it came out, my partner talked to me about a lot of things he’d been wanting to share but didn’t know how or didn’t feel like …
Ad Astra Founder Takes Over Insta
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Suhani Prakash, a 13-year-old clothing designer and mental health advocate, took over our Instagram stories. Check out her bio below! Hi! My name is Suhani Prakash. I am 13 years old, and I am the founder of @adastra_aa! While I do not struggle with a mental illness myself, I have seen its impact on my friends …