Emma just introduced me to Citizen Soldier – if you aren’t familiar with them, here’s a quick bio on their lead singer: Citizen Soldier was born in 2016 when frontman Jake Segura penned the lyrics to “Let It Burn” from a psychiatric hospital. Now practicing as a clinical therapist, he implements intensely emotional lyrical themesContinue reading “Citizen Soldier – Powerful Songs to Get You Through Troubling Times”
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2023 – The Grand Reopening of Our Lives – Podcast Featuring Dave Fox!
Join Dave Fox, a former colleague and dear friend who has helped me identify this year is the Grand Reopening of my life and me on my latest podcast (linked below)! I may go on tour and sell t-shirts as Dave suggested, but more than likely I am going to bask in his wisdom andContinue reading “2023 – The Grand Reopening of Our Lives – Podcast Featuring Dave Fox!”
There Is NO Getting Better with Dementia
One of my Mom’s dearest friends wrote me a message recently and said “I hope your Mom’s condition is getting better”. With all due respect and love, there is NO getting better with Dementia, it’s a progressive disease. And, when you add in Hospice which is supposed to be a 3-6 month program providing careContinue reading “There Is NO Getting Better with Dementia”
Feeling the Blahs
Coming off the holidays and dealing with a sick household where NONE of us (even the dog) was ok for about 10 days, I returned to whatever my new normal is and felt incredibly stuck, lost, and wondering if I could still pack a punch! I did what any weary human being would do –Continue reading “Feeling the Blahs”
This is our year! Here’s to 2023!
One Year Later…Where Am I?
I had a series of goals I defined a year ago – just before I resigned from the corporate full-time gig: So what does my year look like: And, people actually read what I write? We broke 2000 views this month! Woo hoo! Couldn’t have done it without y’all! And special shout-outs to: Here IContinue reading “One Year Later…Where Am I?”
I don’t belong in this world…
It’s been a really tough week, as a wife, as a mom, as a daughter, as a human being. I’ll admit, things got a little dark and I still feel a bit uneasy about where we stand as a little family right now. We are currently in what is considered paradise by many and IContinue reading “I don’t belong in this world…”
Embracing the Dark and the Light (ouch!)
Sweet Child o’Mine
These past couple of weeks have opened up our lives for outside influences and growth opportunities more than our wedding and giving birth to Emma. Our ‘coming out’ has put us in the spotlight and with that a lot of good, and a lot of good intentions. Some however, were not received as well asContinue reading “Sweet Child o’Mine”
Pride
NOTE: I have full permission from my little family to share this post. I also realize there may be backlash. Please be kind and consider what you would do if a loved one was having a similar experience. I pride myself on being a good Mom and a decent human being, and as a relativelyContinue reading “Pride”
Elder Care, Compassion and Righting Wrongs
Meet Ragan Brown (LinkedIn profile), one of my favorite human beings who has been ‘available’ to be there, to manage healthcare for her elders, to do it all from a very young age – and is now a working professional (I met her while working at Compass), a wife, a Mom, an absolute riot, aContinue reading “Elder Care, Compassion and Righting Wrongs”
Asking for a Friend
What a fantastic week! I had the pleasure of facilitating the Biomed’s Guide to Working Through Burnout to a group of 100+ Biomedical Technicians. These are a great group of healthcare heroes that often work behind the scenes testing, maintaining, calibrating and repairing medical equipment in healthcare facilities. I have worked with the Biomeds forContinue reading “Asking for a Friend”
Temperature Check – What Kind of Fatigue Do You Have?
What is most relevant and important to you as it relates to burnout and fatigue? Help me co-create content for an upcoming event… Depression Fatigue? Helper Fatigue? Future Fatigue? Career Fatigue? Anxiety Fatigue? What else is beating you down? Thanks for any insights!!!!
First Comes Stress, Then Comes Burnout. Next Up???
I had no idea that I was a candidate for a nervous breakdown. I was so focused on recovering from burnout that I didn’t see I had all the signs… not to be dramatic. Just wanted to share what I’ve learned, as my journey continues to be full of surprises and lessons. The nervous breakdownContinue reading “First Comes Stress, Then Comes Burnout. Next Up???”
Speaking Your Truth – Warrior On!
I have been a warrior for as long as I can remember. From defending my little brother in neighborhood fights to taking on the school bully when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. He used to knock everyone down and loved picking on my brother and me. ‘Bobby the Bully’ was a large 5thContinue reading “Speaking Your Truth – Warrior On!”
Persistence Triumphs Over Doubt – The Story of My Baby Brother
(trigger warning – my brother ‘chose’ suicide) My brother, Sean O’Malley, lost hope 10 years ago this March (2022). We tried everything, but nothing was helping him fight the battle against a disease we didn’t understand yet. His death brought light to the darkness many were facing. We know know that darkness as CTE. DespiteContinue reading “Persistence Triumphs Over Doubt – The Story of My Baby Brother”
Practical Ways to Release Emotion
Interview with Jennifer Hippensteel – February 2022 Jennifer is an author, holistic health practitioner, Reiki master and business consultant with a deep desire to help empower others to find their balance. With 25 plus years of education and experience in natural medicine and Reiki, Jennifer offers her clients insight and healing for all that ailsContinue reading “Practical Ways to Release Emotion”
Don’t Give Despair and Hopelessness All of Your Energy – Give It to Your Dreams! Give It All You Got!
Day One on My Own – Am I Still the Poster Child for Burnout???
Despite being on the phone with my Mom’s nurse for hours last night and holding space for my Mom yesterday and this morning so she could vent incoherently as the Dementia blurs her thoughts and behaviors for the worse, I think I’m ok. I got up early, put on some music, and packed up myContinue reading “Day One on My Own – Am I Still the Poster Child for Burnout???”
How Will I Make It on My Own??? Solving for Steady Paychecks and Healthcare Benefits
How Will I Make It on My Own??? That is the most frequently asked question over the past few weeks. It’s not that people think I can’t be successful; they just want to know how I will do it? How will I handle not having the security of a steady paycheck. What will I doContinue reading “How Will I Make It on My Own??? Solving for Steady Paychecks and Healthcare Benefits”
Struggling with life, with work, with being? 