The Middle Path ~ Voices of the Collective
Ask A Therapist: Romantic Partner Edition
My partner and I try to do what everyone says: we communicate but just end up fighting. It makes me feel hopeless that just trying to talk makes it worse.
Will: First off, I am so appreciative of resilient people who know that change can be good, even if it isn’t good at first. Bad patterns are hard to break on their own so having a set back when getting out of your comfort zone to fix things can be exhausting.
“Communicate” is one of those bits of advice that’s far easier said than done. If you and your partner get too heated during discussion, you could try a few things.
Burnout in Healthcare: Why Self-Care Isn't Enough
Burnout and healthcare seem to go hand in hand. If you work in healthcare, you've probably heard the same message over and over: Prevent burnout by practicing self-care.
While vacations, workouts, and massages are absolutely helpful, they're often a Band-Aid solution to a much deeper issue.
How to Manage Athlete Mental Health During the Off-Season
For many athletes, the off-season is a welcome opportunity to relax and decompress. It's a chance to step away from practices, competitions, and the constant demands of training.
For others, it's much more complicated…
Managing this downtime is just as important as preparing for the season itself. Taking care of your mental health during the off-season helps you return to competition feeling healthier, more balanced, and ready to perform your best.
During the off-season, try these tips to make your break both enjoyable and effective.
No, I Will Not Be Giving Up My Cleaning Lady
Later on during our call, when the topic came up again, I acknowledged how this would indeed be a big spot for us to save money. But the strain this puts on the relationship I have with my husband and daughter is not worth the savings. I will take on another day of clients if I have to before I let go of my cleaning lady.
Everything Is On Fire. Now What?
The fear of the unknown and unseen. More importantly, the fear of the unlikely. Anxiety. From our most primitive state, fear was what kept our ancestors alive. Now we’re here, doomscrolling our way through the 21st century and anxiety has evolved from sabertooth tigers to finances and thinking too long at night about that interaction you had last week with the stranger at the store and they probably thought you were mean or weird or something…
Why Apologizing Is So Hard - And How to Do It Better
Saying “I’m sorry” is really fucking hard.
Not getting defensive when someone points out how you hurt them? Also really fucking hard.
Because it’s not just about the moment - it hits something deeper. It pokes at your identity. Your intentions. The version of yourself you believe you are.
How to Have the Hard Conversations (Instead of Venting to Everyone BUT the Person You Need to Talk To)
Why is it so hard to have adult conversations?
Why do we twist ourselves into emotional pretzels, swallow our truth, and worry more about protecting someone else’s feelings than honoring our own?
And yes! Why are we so damn afraid to speak up, even when the conversation could strengthen the relationship, reveal the truth of the connection, or finally give us some peace?
The Silent Pressure Building: Why So Many Moms Feel Holiday Anxiety Before December Even Starts
Most people think holiday stress starts sometime around mid-December, when the calendar fills up and the wrapping paper comes out.
But moms? Puh-lease.
We feel it long before that.
Often before we even realize what’s happening.
There’s a quiet ticking that kicks on right after Halloween — a mental countdown that starts even if we’re still eating leftover candy and pretending we’re not hearing “Jingle Bells” in the grocery store. It’s subtle, almost invisible from the outside, but it’s powerful.
Resilience Isn’t About Moving On, It’s About Moving Forward
Loss can be like a powerful tornado that wrecks everything you once knew. When it hits you, you hold on to something as tight as you can, and you manage to survive the violent gusts of wind that come and go. You wonder if you will survive this. You worry about your loved ones, and wonder if they will survive it. You hold your children tightly. You are in survival mode, just going through the motions.
Resilience in the Messy Middle of Motherhood: Why Asking for Help Is the Ultimate Superpower
I immediately think how moms are the most resilient people to exist in the world. If you are looking to hire a crew of people you know will get the job done, look no further than your local playgrounds and splashpads, for there you will find an entire group of Wonder Women.