This post, inspired by Episode 14 of my podcast, delves into personal experiences that have led to reflections on roles within relationships and the persistent concept of equality. These musings originated from simple, everyday moments, revealing patterns rather than isolated incidents in relationships. Listen to this episode here. A few weeks ago, while having dinner with close friends, there was a casually mentioned event they’d had a few weeks earlier. There was a brief in

Listen to my companion podcast episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550301/episodes/18632072 There’s a phrase almost every chronically ill person knows and probably hates. “Don’t overdo it.” I know it’s usually said with care, concern, love, but that doesn’t change how it lands. Because when you live with chronic illness, your life already comes with constant limitation. Your body already negotiates with you every single day. Being reminded of those limits, especially by

This piece is a companion to Episode 12 of Both Sides of the Couch , where I talk about the therapy of nature and how the outdoors can support people living with chronic illness. In the episode, I explore how nature regulates the nervous system and offers permission to rest. Here, I wanted to slow that conversation down and linger a little longer with what nature has meant to me. There’s a version of nature we’re often sold. It’s active, athletic, aspirational, hiking boots,

Photo Credit: Pexels/koolshooters Why I Left TherapyDen | A Therapist’s Investigation Into Transparency and Ethics Kari Rusnak A licensed therapist uncovers troubling inconsistencies in TherapyDen’s ownership and values. What happens when a “values-driven” directory stops living by its own ethics? I joined TherapyDen because it looked like the kind of company I want to support; one that actually tries to live its values. I’d just left Psychology Today over their treatment o