Navigating the Emotional Side of Weaning
Weaning isn’t just physical, it can stir up emotional and mental health changes too. From hormonal shifts to feelings of guilt, here’s what to expect and how to care for yourself through the process.
When Your Partner Goes Back to Work Postpartum
When your partner goes back to work after having a baby, whether it’s two weeks or two months later, the transition can feel overwhelming. You may be juggling newborn care, shifting roles, and waves of emotions like resentment, jealousy, or loneliness. This post explores why these feelings are normal and offers practical tips to stay grounded and supported in early parenthood.
Breastfeeding Support, Formula, and the Real Postpartum Feeding Experience
Feeding your baby isn’t always picture-perfect, and it’s rarely one-size-fits-all. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or doing some mix of everything, this post explores the real, messy, emotional journey of postpartum feeding. We talk nipple pain, triple feeds, flange sizing, spilled milk, and the invisible labor behind it all. However you're feeding your baby, you’re doing it right.
When “Just Have Fun Trying” Isn’t Helpful - IVF, Loss and What to Say (Or Not to Say)
IVF is more than just a medical process, it’s an emotional, physical, and financial rollercoaster. Between hormone injections, loss, and the loneliness of waiting, well-meaning comments like “Just relax and have fun trying” can feel like salt in the wound. In this post, I explore the real impact of fertility struggles, how to respond to unhelpful advice, and book recommendations to help you feel less alone. Whether you’re navigating infertility, pregnancy after loss, or just trying to stay afloat in the chaos, this post is for you.
Wants Nothing Time: A Mindful Pause for Parents and People
What if quality time wasn’t just something we gave to others—but a gift we offered ourselves? This post explores “Wants Nothing” time, a mindful practice for slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and finding calm amidst the chaos of parenting, anxiety, and daily life.
Meet Your Therapist: Anxiety & Perinatal Mental Health Support in California
Hi! I’m Dana — an anxiety and perinatal therapist based in Petaluma. This post is a little intro to me, my approach, and what brought me here. If you’re a tired parent, a person with a racing mind, or just someone trying to keep it together, you’re in the right place.