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Word of the Week: Tease
Tease is often a misunderstood word. This week, we seek to tease out clarity, things we've outgrown, and discover what's going on beneath the surface.

The Modern Domestic Woman
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When the World Feels Unsafe: A Note for Parents Who Are Struggling Right Now
In the midst of overwhelming headlines and parenting in an unstable world, therapist Carrie Summers offers five compassionate, practical tools to help parents stay grounded without abandoning their own nervous systems.


Word of the Week: Calculated
This week, move slowly, think clearly, and make choices that align with who you are — not who you’re trying to appease.


Big, Beautiful, Bullied
People are unraveling right now—and not just because of what’s happening inside their homes, but because of what’s happening outside them. Therapist Carrie Summers talks about politics in the therapy room, how the state of our country is impacting our mental health in big ways, and what we can do about it.


Micro-Recovery Is the New Self-Care—And We Made You a Guide
A gentle, no-pressure guide to help you reset your nervous system throughout the day in small, doable ways.


Men Are Showing Up for Mental Health—and It’s Changing the Conversation in St. Charles
Designed to be free of stigma and full of heart, this bi-monthly series brings together mental health professionals, community advocates, and everyday men who are ready to talk honestly about what it means to be well.


Word of the Week — Voice (When Quiet Compliance Stops Feeling Like Peace)
This week’s word is Voice — not in the polished, presentable, performative sense. But the raw, rooted, this-is-my-truth-even-if-it-makes-you-uncomfortable kind of voice.


Where's My Energy Going? A self-check guide for women who feel pulled in every direction.
This guide is about taking stock of your energy, not your productivity. This is your permission slip to slow down and give yourself the clarity and care you truly deserve, without any guilt.


MDW June/July Mini Mag
Our June/July Mini Mag is LIVE! Whether you’re sipping tea in a snail mug or advocating for survivors through your coffee choices, this is what lifestyle with purpose looks like.


Word of the Week: Flounce
even if you’re not a “dramatic” person, flouncing isn’t about causing a scene. It’s about trying on a little extra expression—giving yourself permission to stop shrinking and start showing up with just a little more attitude, humor, or style.


Real Life, Real Impact: 12 Acts of Everyday Resistance
Real change doesn’t only happen in big crowds and breaking news. Download our free guide — Resistance in Real Life: Everyday Actions That Create Change — and get grounded in your own way of making a difference.


Word of the Week: Empathy
Some weeks, the word picks itself. Empathy. It’s the thing we crave when we’re hurting. The thing that softens division. The thing that...


When Friendships Fade: Unpacking the End of a Bond
Friendship breakups hurt. That’s why we created a free digital guide to help you navigate the emotions, choices, and next steps that come with a friend breakup—with clarity, care, and a little less chaos.


Meet the Experts of Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
Whether you’re newly divorced or still navigating the process, we have a team of professionals who will offer insights that will help you reclaim your footing and begin to rebuild your life.


Word of the Week: Scrappy
Being scrappy is a fabulous talent. It’s about courage, resourcefulness, and heart. So next time you hesitate because it’s not perfect or you don’t have all the answers, lean into your scrappy side.


Life After Divorce Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning
Join this powerful, community-centered evening created for people at any stage of the divorce process: contemplating it, in the thick of it, or on the other side wondering, “Now what?”


Word of the Week: Respite
Many of us are conditioned to believe that rest must be earned. The truth is, there’s no gold star for pushing yourself to exhaustion. You don’t need to hit a breaking point to justify a break.


Your Mind Deserves a Break: Try Our Coping Skills Menu
Stress, anxiety, conflict, burnout—it can leave you overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. That’s why we created something to help.


Word of the Week: Voluble
Reclaim “voluble” as a strength—speak with purpose, listen with care, and let your voice carry confidence and compassion.


A Gentle Guide to Loosening the Grip of Unrealistic Expectations
We're calling BS on everyone telling us we're not doing enough. Because we're tired and don't have time for burnout.
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