Journey To Yourself

02/03/2026

Make time to celebrate the small wins.

02/02/2026

That post-conference feeling is REAL 😮‍💨💜

You know when a girl’s trip or vacation ends, and you’re like,
“Wait… can we go back?”
That was me leaving the AFSP Chapter Leadership Conference.

I went in thinking, “It’ll be good.”
I left feeling inspired, educated, emotional, encouraged, and fired up all at once.

This weekend was full of:
✨ laughter
✨ learning
✨ tears (the meaningful kind)
✨ and reminders that this work truly matters

A few highlights I’ll carry with me:
💜 The BEST team — Darcy, Andrea, Melanie
💜 Philly is placing 3rd out of 73 chapters at the October Walk 🙌
💜 AFSP’s commitment to education (knowledge = power)
💜 And the reminder I felt over and over again: you are not alone

Leaving Denver with a full heart and a lot of momentum.
AFSP Philadelphia is going to do big things this year. 💪💜

If your workplace is interested in Talk Saves Lives (pro bono!), reach out; we’d love to bring this mission to you.

***dePrevention

02/02/2026

You know that feeling when a vacation or girls’ trip ends, and reality starts to set in?

That was exactly how I felt coming home from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Chapter Leadership Conference, except this time, the feeling came with purpose, pride, and a full heart.

I was told I was going to have a great time…

But let’s be honest, isn’t that what people say about every work event?

This weekend proved them right and then some.

I experienced a wave of emotions: laughter, encouragement, powerful education, tears (for all the right reasons), and a renewed fire to keep pushing this mission forward, and yes, maybe even won a few awards along the way.

To keep this from turning into a novel, here are a few highlights:

💜 I truly have the best team: Darcy Lindy, Andrea Ferrino, Melanie Varady

💜 Greater Philadelphia’s October Walk earned 3rd place among all 73 chapters!!!!!

💜 AFSP leads with education, equipping us so we can better educate our communities

💜 And most importantly: you are not alone, a reminder I felt in every conversation and connection this weekend

As I leave Denver, I’m sad the conference is over but I’m also energized and confident that American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (Philadelphia) is going to crush it this year.

As a volunteer Education Program Coordinator for AFSP Philadelphia, if your organization is interested in our Talk Saves Lives Program, I’d love to help connect you with one of our trained presenters.

Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible. The mission continues. 💜

02/02/2026

01/29/2026

We all have sh*t it is just what you do with it. Remember to keep getting back up.

01/29/2026

If you have anxiety, ADHD, or OCD, there is nothing wrong with you. 💜
What is important to know is this:
💜 stress turns the volume up on everything.

In this clip ( 📹 Zac Shull), I’m answering a question:
“How does stress impact anxiety?”

When we’re under pressure, our nervous system is already activated symptoms that are usually manageable can suddenly feel overwhelming. That doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human.
The goal isn’t to “fix” yourself.
The goal is to create awareness:
💜 noticing your patterns
💜 Understanding your stress response
💜 Learning how to support yourself when stress is high

When we remove the guilt/shame, we create space for better communication and better leadership at work and at home.

01/25/2026

🥂 to my best teammate 🥂