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Personal Development


Rising Up in 2026: Leigh-Ann Larson Redefines Mental Health Care
When most people think about building a mental health revolution, they often envision years of planning or large-scale corporate systems. But for visionary entrepreneur, trauma therapist, and energy psychology practitioner Leigh-Ann Larson
Leigh-Ann Larson
3 min read


A Soft Reset: A Little Encouragement for Women Carrying Too Much
Before the week gets busy, I wanted to send you a little encouragement — something simple, grounding, and easy to take with you into the holiday energy.
Dr. Kat Ogar
2 min read


Orthodontic Care Empowers Women by Transforming Smiles and Lives
Orthodontic care is more than just a cosmetic enhancement; it is a pathway to increased confidence and personal empowerment.
Cathie Briggette
3 min read


Crying in the Checkout Aisle - Emotional Holidays
Let me tell you about my morning on this day before Thanksgiving. I'm home from the grocery store, face still tear-stained from crying in the checkout line.
Penelope Perri, MSW, CEAP
2 min read


What If Your Vision Was as Simple as Joy
I’ve guided so many powerful meditations where we create a vision, feel it in our bodies, and begin to live into that possibility. And there’s no denying how transformative that practice can be.
Michelle Woerdeman
1 min read


Serendipity as I Rehab
Although Independence Day was celebrated months ago, I’ve been experiencing my own independence in a whole new way.
After dislocating my shoulder and breaking my humerus (plus a broken kneecap and tibia), I relied on others for the simplest tasks.
Nancy Zare, Ph.D
2 min read


Growth from Within: How Therapy and Recovery Build Lasting Personal Development
Personal development is more than learning new skills or improving productivity. At its core, it’s about nurturing the mind, shaping behaviors, and overcoming challenges that limit growth—including those related to mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. For many individuals, achieving their fullest potential requires addressing emotional struggles, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and destructive habits that hold them back from a meaningful, fulfilling life.
Dr. Olaniyi O. Osuntokun
5 min read


If Summer Hasn't Helped Your Burnout, You're Not Alone
You did everything right this summer.
You took time off. Maybe even a real vacation where you barely checked your email. You slept in, read novels, and actually used those vacation days you'd been hoarding.
Penelope Perri, MSW, CEAP
3 min read


Hope
According to Webster, Hope is a desire accompanied by expectation.
Rita N. Wolfson
1 min read


From Stress to Success - Tips to Take Charge of Your Money
Adopting a minimalist lifestyle can be a powerful strategy to combat lifestyle inflation. By focusing on your essential needs and valuing experiences over material possessions, you can break free from the cycle of escalating expenses.
Emily Graham
3 min read


Excerpt from "BOY at the Crossroads"
Set in 1950s America and inspired by true events, Boy at the Crossroads: From Teenage Runaway to Class President follows a troubled thirteen-year-old who flees a painful home life and journeys across the country in search of belonging, resilience, and hope. This award-winning coming-of-age novel explores how even the most unlikely paths can lead to transformation.
Mary Ford
2 min read


Memorial Day Reflection
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a reminder of the families who quietly sacrifice every day. One woman’s experience with an Army community shows how powerful it is to simply acknowledge and appreciate those who serve.
Elaine Williams
3 min read


Mastering the Art of Self-Regulation
In a fast-paced, overstimulating world, many parents find themselves overwhelmed, reactive, and exhausted. This story explores the fundamentals of self-regulation and co-regulation, explains how the nervous system functions like a volume dial, and introduces practical tools for calming stress responses. Designed especially for moms, babies, and families, it offers hope, education, and an invitation to learn regulation skills that improve sleep, immunity, communication, and em
Suzanne Ducharme MacFarlane
3 min read


The Power of Positive Optimism: Celebrating Life’s 8:01 Moments
“Life is fragile and unpredictable, so I choose the joy of positive optimism.”
J'aime MorgAine
2 min read


Purposeful Goals
“If you know the why, you can live anyhow.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Robert Glazer
3 min read


Overcoming Self-Doubt: How to Take Uncomfortable Action
In the last two months, that voice has kept me playing small. Maybe it’s pandemic fatigue, Zoom fatigue, working from home alone too much, social isolation, whatever it is, my self-doubt became loud and present.
Pam Garramone
3 min read


Are You Arguing with Reality?
Recently, I went on a three-day silent meditation retreat. No talking, no communicating in any way, no reading, no writing – that is all part of noble silence taught in Buddhism. I loved not talking – no chit chat, small talk over meals; no explaining myself, or talking about myself; no being bombarded with a lot of noise coming at me or the din of 100 voices talking at once – just silence.
Julie Hatch
4 min read
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