July is officially National Minority Mental Health Month. As a white woman with privilege, clearly I cannot speak to the experience firsthand. As a mental health advocate, it invites me to lean in and learn. July is also famous for the 4th of July here in North America. So naturally, every town is plastered with red, white, and blue memorabilia. The word freedom can be seen everywhere right now. "250 years of freedom." My husband is a man of color and this is our 11th Indepen

Understanding the Never-Enough Girl The Never-Enough Girl walks around with the inner belief that she is either broken or incomplete. She only seeks validation from things that prove her right. "See, I knew I wasn't smart enough. If I were, I would have gotten the job." "I'm not pretty enough. If I were, this wouldn't have happened to me." "I can't wear that, I'm not thin enough." "I want that job, but I'm not smart enough." "See, this is why I don't try. I knew it. This

In honor of International Women’s Day yesterday, I’ve been reflecting on books that deeply shaped how I think about bodies, autonomy, and the cultural messages women receive every day. These are a few that have stayed with me: 📖 The Body Is Not an Apology – Sonya Renee Taylor A powerful call to radical self-love and liberation from body shame. 📖 Anti-Diet – Christy Harrison A groundbreaking look at diet culture and how we can reclaim trust in our bodies. 📖 Bodies – Susie O

" It was one of the darkest time of my life. Out of control. I felt worthless. I was living in an apartment I hated and a job furthest away from my childhood ambitions. She taught me the importance of permission and curiosity. I knew what I needed to do already, but Eve helped me to move that into action. I didn't realize it at the time, but I didn't feel worthy of the life I put on my vision boards year after year. " -Past client testimony I think an important piece to note