CORE Therapy

12/19/2025

I hear this every week in my office — anxious parents worried they’re “too much.”

Hard truth: your presence matters more than your critique. I’m learning this as a parent too. Step back, breathe, and give yourself grace.

12/17/2025

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Feeling stressed, anxious, or exhausted? 😰
Vagus Nerve Reset shows how simple exercises can calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and restore balance—helping your mind and body feel healthier and more resilient.

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12/16/2025

So many high performers—athletes, business owners, professionals—are silently carrying emotional weight that doesn’t show up on the surface.

They might look like they’re doing fine.

But behind the scenes, they’re grieving, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from holding it all together.

These posts are just a glimpse into the conversations I hear every week.
This is what they wish people knew.

If this resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine.

I’m currently accepting new virtual clients across Kansas—let’s talk when you’re ready.

***This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for therapy.

12/13/2025

12/12/2025

Rest is not quitting—it’s recovery. Athletes don’t train nonstop, and neither should your brain.

Today’s mental fitness move: schedule a tiny pocket of NOTHING this weekend.

12/10/2025

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Train your mind like you train your body. 💛

The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford, who coached legends like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, teaches athletes how mindfulness boosts focus, manages pressure, and builds resilience for peak performance.

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12/06/2025

12/05/2025

If you’re running on fumes, you’re not alone. Hard truth: it’s exhausting to parent athletes. I’m in the trenches too. Rest is not optional. Give yourself grace — you can’t pour from an empty cup.

12/03/2025

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Growing up with emotionally immature parents can leave lasting scars—but healing is possible.

💛 This book gives practical tools to understand the past, set boundaries, and build the relationships you actually want.

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12/03/2025

What would feel like relief right now?
To rest without earning it first.

Rest isn’t a prize. There’s no gold medal for burning out. You don’t have to “deserve” downtime — being human is enough.

11/28/2025

Brain workout of the day: Swap the phrase "I have to" with "I get to."

Example: “I get to take a break tonight because I’ve been grinding all week.”

It changes more than you think.