Hey Reader, I've been hearing from so many of you about sleepless nights filled with racing thoughts, endless worry spirals, and that exhausting feeling of your mind refusing to shut off when your head hits the pillow. Whether you're a parent lying awake thinking about tomorrow's packed schedule (and wondering if you forgot something important), or you're a teen staring at the ceiling overthinking that conversation from three days ago - I see you, and I've created something specifically for...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I recently had the honor of hosting a special guest on the podcast—Wendy Cole, a Transition Mentor who made a courageous decision at age 67 to finally live as her true self. This episode is more than a conversation about gender transition. It’s about self-acceptance, navigating fear, and honoring your identity—even when the world doesn’t make it easy. Wendy shares her deeply personal story and educates us on the difference between gender and sex, what it means to experience...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week’s episode is a little different. June is Pride Month, and I felt called to share something personal, from the heart. It’s about faith, love, identity, and how we make space for every person, exactly as they are. I’ve been an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a conservative religion, but I never believed the parts that rejected people. As I got older, I found my own way back to faith—one that is rooted in mercy, inclusion, and...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there! Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious even when everything in your life seems to be going well? Or why that afternoon brain fog hits you like a brick wall, no matter how much coffee you drink? I just had a great conversation with Dr. Tracy McCarthy, a board-certified psychiatrist who's revolutionizing how we think about mental health. And honestly? It's going to change how you look at your next meal. Your anxiety might actually be your blood sugar talking. Dr. McCarthy...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there! I just had to share something with you that's been on my heart since recording this week's episode. You know how we often hear families described as "broken" after divorce? Well, what if I told you there's someone out there completely reframing that narrative - and actually helping families become more functional, not less? Meet Karen McNenny, my guest on this week's Teen Anxiety Maze episode. She's a certified divorce coach, mediator, and therapist who's been doing this work for...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever stopped to wonder if your anxiety might be lying to you? In this week’s episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I had the absolute joy of chatting with Brittany Richmond—mental health speaker, bestselling author of Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me, and all-around powerhouse in supporting teens and young adults with anxiety. Brittany doesn’t just talk the talk—she’s lived it. From being the overachieving student who quietly struggled, to now standing on stages helping thousands...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, What if teens were celebrated like celebrities—not for their popularity, but for their courage, kindness, creativity, and leadership? This week on The Teen Anxiety Maze, I sat down with Orlana Darkins Drewery, a media and marketing expert who's doing just that. She's the founder of The Shyne Awards, a premier award ceremony that shines a spotlight (literally—there's a red carpet!) on the accomplishments of youth ages 13 to 24 from around the world. In our conversation, Orlana...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Good Morning, Reader! I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Sid McNairy - an international bestselling author who was recently awarded the 2024 World Peace Award! Sid is known as "he who brings peace" and after our conversation, I completely understand why. Sid approaches peace not as some distant ideal, but as a practical, daily commitment. He shared that anyone can begin by simply committing to peace for 24 hours, then a week, then a month - until it becomes your way of life....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there! I'm so excited to share my recent conversation with Dr. Matthew Bernstein, a clinical psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience and the CEO of Accord. Dr. Bernstein is a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry - a field that's still emerging but is gaining significant traction in research. So what exactly is metabolic psychiatry? In simple terms, it's the understanding that our brain is part of our body (not separate!), and how we fuel our body directly impacts our brain function...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read