Rethinking Rest: Why True Healing Requires More Than Just ‘Self-Care Sundays’
We’ve been sold the idea that a bubble bath on Sunday can undo years of burnout, trauma, and people-pleasing. But let’s be honest—if “rest” still leaves you tired, something deeper is calling for your attention. In this blog, we’re rethinking rest—not as a treat, but as a transformative practice. Especially for Black women and women of color, real healing requires more
Spring Into Wellness: 5 Lessons the Season Teaches Us About Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, yet often overlooked. For many, especially those breaking cycles in their families or communities, this isolation can feel compounded.
Why We Ask for a Card on File(And What It Really Means for You)
Dear Cycle Breaker, We see you. Balancing healing, responsibilities, and money matters—while also trying to protect your peace. So when we ask for a credit or debit card on file before your first session, we understand it might bring up questions. Especially if: You have full insurance coverage or no copay You haven’t met us yet and want to make sure it’s not a
Breaking the Cycle of Labor Trauma: Healing Beyond Guilt & Exhaustion
The Hidden Weight of Labor Trauma: Why You Feel Like Rest is a Luxury Some of the most common struggles I hear from clients sound like this: "I feel guilty when I rest, like I should be doing more." "Why do I always feel like I have to prove my worth at work and in relationships?" "I know I’m exhausted, but slowing down feels
Your Healing is Bigger Than You: How Personal Growth Fuels Collective Liberation
Healing isn’t just about you—it never was. The boundaries you set, the cycles you break, and the care you extend to yourself ripple far beyond your own life. The other day, someone shared that a single moment of me standing up for a colleague had inspired them to advocate for their family and teach their daughter about justice. It was
Navigating Grief During the Holidays: A Guide for Cycle Breakers
As the holiday season approaches, it can bring up mixed emotions for many of us. While it can be a season of joy and togetherness, it can also serve as a reminder of our grief—whether that's grief over the loss of a loved one, the changing dynamics within our families, or the sense of ambiguity that arises during this time.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) part 2: Honoring Ancestral Cycles
In our previous article, we delved into the intricate world of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), exploring how it affects individuals living in various climates, including the perpetual summer of tropical regions such as Florida. Today, we're continuing our journey to understand SAD, but this time, we're examining SAD through the lens of holistic mental health. How could your experience of
Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder: Is Florida Exempt?
Many of us are aware that changes in weather can lead to changes in mood. But what about those of us who call the Sunshine State, Florida, home? Can you still get Seasonal Affective Disorder if you live in this land of perpetual summer?
Unpacking the Sunday Scaries: How to Decode and Overcome Your Weekend Worry
The so-called "Sunday Scaries" are more than a catchy phrase; they’re an emotional signal that many of us encounter but often ignore. For those of us who identify as Cycle Breakers--individuals working hard to overcome generational patterns or be the first in your family to accomplish something--these feelings may even be more intense and multi-layered. It's crucial to decode what
Releasing old patterns or Falling apart? One Cycle Breaker’s Journey Navigating the Uncertainty of Change
No matter how much it seemed we were all going through it together, My Blackness and my poorness, and First generation-ness felt foreign, shameful, and less than fully accepted, even as I craved belonging among my Ivy league peers.