Your thoughts shape your relationship with your child. Not their behavior. Not their words. Just your thoughts. It might not feel that way—especially when emotions run high—but the truth is, you have the power to choose how you think and

This week on our journey back through the From Pissed Off to Poised podcast, we’re revisiting an episode that many listeners asked for—and I’m so glad they did. In this conversation, I walk through a real-life example using the Uplevel

Ever catch yourself thinking, “My kids are the reason I lose it”? You’re not alone. Kids have a way of pressing all the buttons—especially when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or repeating yourself for the hundredth time. And when that room still

You don’t have to stay stuck. Not in the overwhelm. Not in the patterns you keep trying to shift. Not in the stories that tell you this is “just the way it is.” Sometimes we convince ourselves that if we

I’m heading to Chicago this September for the 2025 Women in Medicine Conference—and if you’re a woman in healthcare, I hope you’ll be there too. ✨ This event isn’t just a professional development box to check. It’s a full-body exhale.

Conflict is a natural part of any relationship. It doesn’t mean something’s wrong. It means you’re two different humans—each with your own perspectives, histories, and ways of moving through the world. That’s not a flaw; it’s just real life. But

This week, we’re continuing our journey through the early episodes of the From Pissed Off to Poised podcast—one at a time, in order. Even if you’ve listened before, I invite you to come back with fresh ears and a curious

You’ve been carrying so much this year. The responsibilities. The expectations. The mental load no one sees. And maybe, somewhere along the way, you got lost in it. If you’ve been craving real support—a space where you can show up

To my fellow women physicians—this one’s for you. If you’ve been running on empty, holding it all together, or quietly wondering when it’s your turn to exhale… I invite you to make space for yourself this spring. The Women Physicians

Being in a relationship can bring so much love and connection—and, at times, deep discomfort. When conflict shows up, many of us respond in a way that feels protective: We get angry. Not because we’re bad or broken—but because anger