on the blogThe Well Balanced Journal
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Why Summer Doesn’t Always Feel Easier: Mental Health, Overwhelm & The Pressure To Enjoy It
Summer gets sold to us as the easier season. But for many women, summer mental health struggles are surprisingly common, even during a season that’s supposed to feel lighter. It just feels like… more. More schedule juggling. More people home. More camps, trips, meals, planning, social stuff, disrupted routines, and trying to keep everyone happy while pretending you’re enjoying yourself too. Even when life is objectively good, you might still catch yourself wondering: Why am I so overwhelmed right now?
Why Your Nervous System Needs Something to Look Forward To
We are living in an era of constant information. For many women I talk to, staying informed feels important. It reflects care. Awareness. Engagement with the world. And…. Psychologically, it is not healthy to be continuously consuming crisis, outrage, and fear. Our brains were not designed to process an endless stream of threat cues.
When the World Feels Heavy, Care Should Feel Close
There are moments when the weight of the world feels impossible to ignore. Ongoing violence tied to immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Winter storms that keep families inside longer than planned. A new year that arrived with goals — only for many of them to suddenly feel unattainable, or strangely unimportant. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally tired, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.
Why I’m Speaking Out: When Neutrality in Healthcare Stops Feeling Ethical
When I launched Well Balanced Women, I told myself I would remain publicly neutral. I wanted every woman, every person, to feel safe here—no matter who they were or what they believed. That’s still a core value in how we provide care. But what’s happening in our country right now isn’t just political. It’s personal.
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.