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Gratitude Is Great and All… But So Are Boundaries
Guest Blog Feature by Amanda Miller, PMHNP-BC
Holiday gratitude doesn’t mean abandoning your boundaries. Learn how to protect your energy, reduce stress, and stay grounded with simple, evidence-based mental health tips from the NPs at Well Balanced Women.
When Growth Feels Spooky — and Why We’re Doing It Anyway
This time of year always feels a little magical—and a little eerie. It’s like the air shifts or something… the days get shorter, and everything starts to change. And change, even the good kind, can be… spooky.
Why We’re Expanding: Meeting the Growing Need for Women’s Mental Health Care
Well Balanced Women is growing! Learn why we’re expanding, meet our new psychiatric nurse practitioner Amanda Miller, and see what this means for women’s mental health care in Central Ohio.
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.