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I read a lot of books, well listen to a lot of books.Here are 10 I’ve listened to recently-ish.Which have you read?Which...
24/09/2026

I read a lot of books, well listen to a lot of books.

Here are 10 I’ve listened to recently-ish.

Which have you read?
Which intrigue you most?

Need support creating space for writing... yep me too. That's why I created Writer's Club almost a year ago!It's simple....
23/09/2026

Need support creating space for writing... yep me too. That's why I created Writer's Club almost a year ago!

It's simple. We connect on Zoom 9-9:15, share what we are working on (it can literally be any writing, super chill space, some people journal, some write emails, others writer creative works), 9:15-9:45 we write, then we connect after to share how it went.

It's free through 2026 for sure, and we meet 3-4 Friday's each month, next meeting is Friday Sept 25th.

Want to join! It's totally free! Just email me at [email protected], send a DM, or comment below and I will add you! :)

I talk about a lot of things: emotional/binge eating, creativity, play, self trust, creating work and lives that actuall...
22/09/2026

I talk about a lot of things: emotional/binge eating, creativity, play, self trust, creating work and lives that actually nourish us.

Here’s how it all connects.

I truly love what i do. Interested in learning more? Message or email me at [email protected]

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16/09/2026

No More Restrictions! 💥

Where is fear keeping you stuck?

There were so many great clips to choose from in this interview with Hannah Sullivan

Many therapists (and humans in general) let fear lead them.

Can I go to that restaurant that I love, but where a client works?
Can I attend that event?
Can I share my story openly on a podcast or documentary? What if a client hears it and gets upset?

The list goes on. Clearly, Hannah and I want to minimize restrictions for ourselves, ethically of course. 🙂

But I think this brings up a larger question about being authentic and human at work, and where systems cause us to unncessarily not do the things that would help us be the healthiest humans possible, and therefore the most effective in our jobs...

Something to think about...

Listen to the full episode wherever you get podcasts!

Ep 174: How Creativity and Movement Can Help You Heal Trauma and Rebuild Self-Trust with Hannah Sullivan

We cover self disclosure as therapists, dance and healing trauma, telling your story publically, and SO much more. Huge thank you to Hannah! More clips to come when I find the time to post them, lol.

16/09/2026

No More Restrictions! 💥

Where is fear keeping you stuck?

There were so many great clips to choose from in this interview with Hannah Sullivan Hannah Sullivan

Many therapists (and humans in general) let fear lead them.

Can I go to that restaurant that I love, but where a client works?
Can I attend that event?
Can I share my story openly on a podcast or documentary? What if a client hears it and gets upset?

The list goes on. Clearly, Hannah and I want to minimize restrictions for ourselves, ethically of course. 🙂

But I think this brings up a larger question about being authentic and human at work, and where systems cause us to unncessarily not do the things that would help us be the healthiest humans possible, and therefore the most effective in our jobs...

Something to think about...

Listen to the full episode wherever you get podcasts!

Ep 174: How Creativity and Movement Can Help You Heal Trauma and Rebuild Self-Trust with Hannah Sullivan

We cover self disclosure as therapists, dance and healing trauma, telling your story publically, and SO much more. Huge thank you to Hannah! More clips to come when I find the time to post them, lol.

09/09/2026

Art is bipartisan.

There was so much about this convo with Hannah Berry I loved, but I think this part is still my favorite.

Art, especially dance and visual art is bipartisan. Human.

There’s tremendous opportunity here.

Link to the full convo in bio, check out the latest episode wherever you get podcasts and let Hannah and I know what it brought up for you. 🔥

08/09/2026

This conversation with Hannah Berry of of was recorded back in May. And it was SO much fun.

Partly, I’ve just been busy. But when I sat down to edit and publish it, I also noticed a little perfectionism creeping in.

Shocking, I know. 😅

Hannah and I recorded in person at the beautiful studio in Grand Rapids, and the creative energy was flowing. This conversation is full of creativity, joy, and reminders of what becomes possible when we let ourselves make things, connect, and lead in our own authentic way.

So, for perhaps the millionth time, I’m reminding myself... and you:

Perfectionism kills creativity.
And joy.

Tune in to this episode of The Innovative Therapist wherever you listen to podcasts to hear our conversation about creative leadership, how it helps build thriving economic communities, and how it can heal us.

Then go take your next messy, imperfect creative action. And then let us know how it goes. ❤️

Huge thanks to Eric and Layah at for hosting us, and to Hannah for sharing this conversation with me. AND for connecting me with so many wonderful creative people since we recorded.

07/09/2026

This conversation with Hannah Berry of 🍌 Hannah Berry 🫐 of Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts was recorded back in May. And it was SO much fun.

Partly, I’ve just been busy. But when I sat down to edit and publish it, I also noticed a little perfectionism creeping in.

Shocking, I know. 😅

Hannah and I recorded in person at the beautiful Carbon Stories studio in Grand Rapids, and the creative energy was flowing. This conversation is full of creativity, joy, and reminders of what becomes possible when we let ourselves make things, connect, and lead in our own authentic way.

So, for perhaps the millionth time, I’m reminding myself... and you:

Perfectionism kills creativity.
And joy.

Tune in to this episode of The Innovative Therapist wherever you listen to podcasts to hear our conversation about creative leadership, how it helps build thriving economic communities, and how it can heal us.

Then go take your next messy, imperfect creative action. And then let us know how it goes. ❤️

Huge thanks to Eric and Layah at Carbon Stories for hosting us, and to Hannah for sharing this conversation with me. AND for connecting me with so many wonderful creative people since we recorded.

31/08/2026

Despite everything, this convo had me feeling hopeful.

Because there are SO many ways to help people...

I had the privilege of interviewing .gobbel (incredible former licensed social worker, author, and creator an incredible membership community for parents of kids withbaffling behaviors). We recoded this several weeks ago and it's finally out!

The more I talk to different therapists working in a variety of ways, the more I realized how common it is for us to judge one another, when we don't want to look inward.

Robyn didn't necessarily choose to stop being a therapist, and yet in this episode you hear the positive impact doing her work differently has had on her family and personal life.

You also hear about the impact she is having on SO many families around the world, many of whom were cast aside and left without resources or supports.

I think it's important that as therapists (and all humans), we really work hard to notice when we are judging others and look inward instead. Whether it's working to have a private pay practice with premium rates, doing innovative work like Robyn, or starting a non-profit providing free play therapy to huge amounts of people (shoutout to Jacqueline Scherer of ), there are many ways to do deeply meaningful work, and it's okay to want to get paid well so we can continue to care for ourselves and our loved ones.

So here's to an amazing convo, and continuing to do our own work, and also move towards finding ways to deeply care for ourselves as well.

Now go listen to my convo with Robyn on The Innovative Therapist podcast wherever you get podcasts! It's such a good one.

Last Thursday, I hosted my 1st Mother-Daughter Play & Connection event at the beautiful New Growth Project farm. Afterwa...
25/08/2026

Last Thursday, I hosted my 1st Mother-Daughter Play & Connection event at the beautiful New Growth Project farm. Afterwards, my 9-year-old daughter turned to me and said, "I really felt like myself tonight, mom."😭😭

Less than 24 hours later, I spoke to 120 women as the warm-up speaker to the amazing Yasmine Arrington Brooks (Yasmine (Yaz-meen) Arrington Brooks | Motivational Speaker) at the last RockStar Woman Movement SOAR session, under the leadership of Shannon Cohen.

I shared how tremendously healing play and creativity have been for me. Even more than therapy in many ways.

As I reflected on why the event was so special to me, the answer was pretty simple.

My daughter already said it:
I felt like myself.

I was authentically me. A little nervous. Wearing second-hand jeans and a comfy RSW t-shirt. Sharing my truth, and helping others experience a little taste of play for themselves.

So often, work roles can pull us away from who we truly are. The role of therapist has done that for me at times. But it doesn't need to be that way.

I'm coming back to myself more and more every day, and you can too.

I work with helpers and creatives to help them develop self trust, and ultimately work and personal lives that are nourishing, not depleting.

If this is intriguing to you, let's talk.

Until then, here's to being more of ourselves each and every day.

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