What really lies behind our strongest reactions to other people's choices? A personal essay on community, change, and why understanding your own triggers matters more than reacting to what triggers you.
A personal letter on stepping away to recharge — why rest matters, why burnout is real even in a caring profession, and what it means to show up fully for the people you love.
"Clean living" isn't just about diet — it's about radical honesty with your own emotions. A personal story of postpartum depression, anxiety, and the parenting moment that finally taught me to stop ignoring my own feelings.
"Gaslighting" has become a catch-all for any disagreement — but the real thing is a serious pattern of manipulation, not just a conflicting opinion. Learn where the term comes from, what it actually means, and when it applies.
Before you react, pause. Learn a simple, body-based practice for recognizing what a trigger is really asking of you — so your actions come from insight instead of unprocessed fear.
Why does a cheesy 1989 movie still hold a place in my heart? A personal reflection on how the films we love — even the objectively bad ones — can reveal what we actually value and how we see ourselves.
Some clients push you to the very edge of your empathy and endurance. A candid, personal reflection for fellow therapists on what those experiences teach you — and why it's okay to say no.
As the days grow shorter, many people feel anxiety and depression creep back in. Learn why seasonal changes hit so hard emotionally, and how "training in the off-season" through therapy can help you feel ready when winter comes.
Checking off the boxes of adulthood doesn't automatically make you grown up. A candid, personal reflection on the difference between aging and maturing — and what it actually takes to rediscover who you are underneath it all.
Think your therapist has all the answers because they've healed all their own wounds? Think again. An honest look at why therapists go to therapy too, and why that makes the relationship stronger, not weaker.
Thank YouMolly Schroeder, LMHC2026-07-09T19:36:18+00:00
