on the blogThe Well Balanced Journal
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Mental health, motherhood, transitions, growth, and everything in between. Pull up a chair.
The Motherhood I Didn't Expect
I just got back from the 2025 PSI (Postpartum Support International) conference in New Orleans. There is definitely so much to recap and share later, but one thing that really stands out is how introspective I found myself. During a particular presentation, I couldn’t help but reflect on my first postpartum journey.
Surviving Daylight Savings Time as a Busy Woman
Ah, daylight savings time—the biannual event that reminds us how much our sleep schedules are hanging on by a thread. Particularly when you’re springing forward, the struggle is real. Add in balancing a career, a family, or just the emotional well-being of your houseplants, and the time change can feel like a cruel joke.
Self-Care for the Caregiver: Why It’s Okay to Slow Down
In a world that praises non stop hustle, taking time to slow down can feel like a radical act. But for those of us in caregiving roles—whether we’re parents, healthcare providers, or just the ones everyone turns to—self-care isn’t for later or when you’ve ‘earned it’; it’s a priority now. We can’t keep pouring from an empty cup.
Why Women Deserve Specialized Mental Health Care
When it comes to mental health, women’s needs have all too often been overlooked or minimized. But the truth is, women face unique challenges that require specialized care—care that understands not just the “what” but the “why” behind their experiences. That was my top priority for Well Balanced Women.
Surviving Daylight Savings with Kids (and a Smile...Hopefully)
Let’s talk about the twice-yearly chaos of daylight savings. You know, that time of year when we’re gifted a whole extra hour…and our kids act like they’ve never seen a clock in their lives. Gone are the routines we already struggle to uphold—now it’s bright as noon at bedtime and pitch black by dinner. When you’ve got little ones, daylight savings feels more like a daylight robbery on our precious sleep.