Real Talk for Real Life
Life, Parenting, and Everything in Between
Life can get complicated, and knowing what to do isn’t always where you need to begin. It’s understanding what’s happening, what matters, and what choices you have while standing in the middle of it.
I write about women, life, parenting, and a lot of the things we find ourselves trying to understand along the way.
I draw from more than 20 years of clinical work, research, theory, coaching, and real life to look more closely at what’s happening, what may be shaping it, and what else might be worth considering.
Coaching Young Adults Through the “WTF Is My Life” Phase
You’ve graduated. Or started a job. Or moved out. And now? Life feels like a confusing mess of “shoulds,” “what ifs,” and existential Googling.
Feeling Alone in a Constantly Connected World
You’d think that constant access to friends online would wipe out loneliness, but that’s not the case. According to Common Sense Media, teens spend an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes per day on screens, not including schoolwork.
Financial Instability: A Real Fear for Teens and Young Adults
One of the biggest concerns I hear about from young people is financial instability. And it’s not just about their future finances; it’s about watching their parents struggle and wondering what their own financial lives will look like.
How Teens and Young Adults Are Facing Career Uncertainty
I want to talk about something I hear all the time from young adults: career anxiety. With the job market constantly changing, a lot of teens are wondering, Will I even be able to find a job that pays the bills after college—or even high school?
Anxiety and Depression in Modern Teenagehood
I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about one of the most pressing issues I see in my sessions: teenage anxiety and depression. It’s a serious topic, and I believe we, as a society, need to start paying more attention to the mental health of our youth.