Authenticity After Trauma: Beyond the Sugarcoat
Trauma changes you. Sometimes in ways people can see, but often in the ways you hide. There’s a pressure—especially for moms—to “move on,” put on a brave face, and sugarcoat the hard stuff so life looks picture-perfect. But real healing doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from reclaiming your authentic self after trauma—the raw, unpolished, yet deeply powerful version of you.
In this post, we’ll talk about what it really means to live with authenticity after trauma, and why dropping the sugarcoat isn’t weakness—it’s strength. This is the same message at the core of my book, Mom Take Center Stage: your story, in all its truth, is not something to hide. It’s the very thing that can inspire your children and create a legacy of resilience.
Self-Care in 2025: Tips, Trends & Trusted Tools to Actually Feel Restored
Self-care has become a buzzword—but let’s be honest, most of what’s trending doesn’t actually leave you feeling restored. Moms especially know the difference between a quick distraction and true renewal. In 2025, self-care is shifting: it’s less about bubble baths and more about practical, evidence-backed tools that help you feel grounded, energized, and connected again.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the latest self-care tips, trends, and trusted tools for 2025 that can actually make a difference in your busy life. These aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. And they connect directly to the work I share in my book, Mom Take Center Stage: when you choose yourself without guilt, you don’t just refill your own cup, you show your family what true well-being looks like.
The Art of Holding onto Joy in a Broken World
The world feels heavy right now. From global crises to the everyday pressures of motherhood, it’s easy to feel like joy is out of reach—or even irresponsible when so much seems broken. But here’s the truth: joy isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about creating light in the middle of it. Learning how to find joy in a broken world doesn’t mean pretending pain doesn’t exist. It means choosing small practices, moments, and mindsets that help you hold on to hope, resilience, and love when everything around you feels uncertain.
This is something I talk about deeply in my book Mom, Take Center Stage, because as moms, finding joy isn’t just for us—it’s for the children watching how we live, love, and lead through hard times.
Functional Spaces: Tips to Make Your Home Work for Your Life (Not the Other Way Around)
For years, my home felt like a patchwork of everyone else’s needs. The toys in the living room, the laundry baskets doubling as decor, the kitchen counters that became homework stations—and my work-from-home “desk”? That was a corner of the dining table, if no one had snack crumbs there first. Does this sound familiar? As […]