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ADHD, Productivity, and Self-Compassion: Finding What Works for You
As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I’ve worked with countless clients who feel frustrated by productivity and self-care strategies that don’t fit their brains. In this post, I share personal experiences and practical approaches to help you honor your ADHD brain, embrace your natural rhythms, and create routines, relationships, and self-care practices that actually work—for you—without shame or comparison.
Sitting with Curiosity: Exploring Sex, Intimacy, and Relationships in Therapy
Curiosity about sex, intimacy, and connection can reveal patterns in all areas of your relationships. Discover how reflecting on your desires, boundaries, and relational beliefs can deepen trust with yourself and others in therapy.
5 Signs Your Anxiety Might Be Masking Something Deeper
If you’ve tried all the coping tools and still feel overwhelmed, your anxiety might be more than it seems. In this post, we explore how anxiety often masks deeper struggles like trauma, masking, or missed neurodivergence—and how the right kind of therapy can help you feel safe, seen, and supported.
ADHD, Kink, and Sexuality: Exploring Neurodivergent Desire
ADHD shapes how many experience sexuality and kink, blending heightened curiosity, sensory sensitivity, and impulsivity. This post delves into the joys and challenges of neurodivergent desire, the role of kink in fostering safety and agency, and the importance of compassionate, non-shaming support for LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals seeking authentic sexual expression.
When Fawning Feels Like Safety: Learning to Relate to the Part That Keeps You Small
The fawn response often goes unseen—but it’s one of the most deeply ingrained survival strategies many of us carry. In this personal reflection, I explore how fawning shows up in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional shape-shifting—and how real healing starts not with “fixing” ourselves, but by gently relating to the parts that tried to protect us.
How to Recognize and Heal from Anger: Managing Emotional Burnout and Understanding Your Needs
Anger is often misunderstood, but it can be a powerful guide if we listen closely. Whether it’s simmering beneath the surface in family dynamics, romantic relationships, or at work, anger can point us toward what truly matters. Learn how to recognize where anger shows up in your life and how to process it in a healthy, constructive way.
ADHD, Autism & LGBTQIA+ Identity: Insights from a Neurodiverse Therapist
Many neurodivergent individuals—especially those who are queer or trans—face unique challenges accessing diagnosis, care, and community support. This post explores the complex overlap of ADHD, autism, and LGBTQIA+ identities, highlighting systemic barriers and the importance of compassionate, tailored therapeutic care. If you’re navigating these intersections in Fort Collins or beyond, you’re not alone.
What Is the Fawn Response?Understanding People-Pleasing as a Nervous System Response
Many of us learned to survive by being easy, agreeable, and low-maintenance. This is called the fawn response—a trauma response where we prioritize others’ needs over our own to stay safe. In this post, we explore what fawning is, why it shows up, and how we can begin to relate to it with compassion instead of shame.
Breathing Techniques for Busy, Anxious Women: Simple Ways to Calm Stress & Find Balance
Life can feel like a constant race, but taking a few minutes to practice intentional breathing can reset your nervous system and help you feel more grounded. Explore simple and powerful breathing techniques designed for busy women to reduce stress and restore calm—whenever you need it most.
Breaking Free from Shame: ADHD, Self-Compassion & Releasing Perfectionism
Shame and perfectionism often go hand in hand for women with ADHD, making it difficult to trust ourselves and feel worthy beyond our productivity. This post explores how to self-soothe, reframe shame, and build self-compassion—so you can thrive without burning out.
Turning Anger into Connection: How to Use Frustration to Strengthen Your Relationships
Anger often gets a bad reputation in relationships, but it’s actually a powerful tool for deeper connection when understood and expressed intentionally. Learn how to navigate anger in a way that strengthens your relationships rather than pushing people away.
Does Your Body Know What Peace Feels Like? Understanding True Stillness
We often mistake peace for emptiness or fear, especially when we’ve only known urgency. Discover the difference between contentment and stagnation, and how embracing stillness can help you find the peace you’ve been searching for.