Dr. Erin Ellis began her career working with her business degree in restaurant management and though she enjoyed this line of work, she knew she was meant for more. In 2010, she was diagnosed with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 31. Receiving this diagnosis and kicking its butt gave her the drive, … Continue reading How to Address Female Hormonal Imbalances
A recent report from the CDC showed that three out of five teen girls shared they experienced persistent feelings of hopelessness in 2021. While this statistic is staggering, I listen without batting an eye. Why? I was one of the three. I believe there are many things contributing to adolescent hopelessness, and while there are … Continue reading Root Causes of Adolescent Depression
I'm not one to self-diagnose, but this interview left me reeling for weeks after. I felt so SEEN while discussing the topic of ADHD with expert, Dr. Tamara Rosier. After reading her book, I have such a better perspective on how my brain functions. This episode was so inspiriting, I have scheduled a part two … Continue reading Understanding ADHD
They say this is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those of us who struggle with seasonal mood fluctuations, it often isn’t. I always try to make an effort to enter this season on the offense, instead of playing defense. Here are five things that could be triggering anxiety and mood instability … Continue reading Five Things Triggering Anxiety over the Holidays
These five common myths of mental health keep us stuck in our journey, not moving toward healing. You aren't stuck with a broken brain!
Learning I was pregnant while taking medication for bipolar disorder was risky and dangerous. But I found hope in spite of the risks, and eventually I found healing.
A few years ago, I said to my husband Richard, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a type of counseling center that has regular counseling, all the helpful therapy support, along with nutrition, yoga, and other tools for healing?” He agreed it would be a great idea, and we said... “one day.” Well that one … Continue reading Moving and My Mental Health
Postpartum depression is a tricky subject. While on one hand, there seems to be a greater awareness of what it is and how to find support, it still carries a bit of a stigma and there are many misconceptions. For that reason, I don't approach the topic lightly. Like all mental health issues, there is … Continue reading Changing the Conversation on Postpartum Depression
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down and talk to Melissa d'Arabian, Food Network host and author of the bestselling Ten Dollar Dinners, about her newest book Tasting Grace. In her book, Melissa describes 16 invitations that transform the way we view food and our relationship with food. I don't know about … Continue reading A Taste of Grace – Interview with Melissa d’Arabian
