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The biggest mistake I made as a therapist + what I know now
In this episode Cara opens up about the biggest mistake she made in her 20 years as a therapistâoverlooking how profoundly perimenopause and midlife hormonal changes affect womenâs mental health. She shares her own...
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The missing health need in midlife mothering: finding joy and creativity outside of caregiving
In this conversation Cara discusses how joy and creativity are vital parts of a working momâs life, right alongside care and responsibility. We explore the delicate balance between caring for others and nurturing our...
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3 surprising mistakes that hold moms back from emotional well-being
In this episode, we explore three common mistakes that can get in the way of emotional well-being, especially for us midlife, working moms. A few of them might even surprise you. By uncovering these patterns, youâll...
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How to grow gracefully through changes and transitions
Discover how life's transitions, whether shared with our children or experienced personally, can lead to profound self-discovery and growth. If your kiddo(s) are currently going through any big or little transitions,...
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Even out your mood and keep your energy up all day long!
Take action on the one simple and seamless thing you can do each morning to keep your mood even and your energy lasting throughout the day. This is a micro ritual that you don't want to miss! Discover the impact of...
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Cultivate consistency in the things you care about without the anxiety and overwhelm
Working moms are the most agile and strongest people I know. And yet, when it comes to staying consistent with the self-care practices or the more tender, growing areas of our lives that we care about- we tend to get...
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The Micro-Regulation Mindset Shift
I want to let you in on a game-changer in my working mom journey! It's this: realizing self-care doesn't require an hour-long+ commitment to 'count.'
I've shifted from thinking only lengthy practices matter, to...
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Take this episode on a walk when you're stuck in survival mode!
For those days when you're in a funk, have a bad case of the "blahs," or stuck in survival mode! Put on your walking shoes mama and take this episode on a walk (yes-literally!). Learn how to get out of the excessive...
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My 3-step "Stop the Spiral" of self-criticism and guilt method for working moms
Learn how to get out of the self-criticism and guilt spiral when youâre struggling and know what to do instead!
In today's episode we discuss:Â
The self-criticism and guilt spiral most working moms experience
Caraâs...
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The surprisingly simple stress management step you might be missing!
Let's transform your experience of working mom stress with a KEY strategy: learning how to harness the power of your body to influence your mind, your mood, and your ability to navigate stress.
In today's episode we...
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When you want to feel present at work AND at home: A therapist's take on the best tool to get you there
I can't wait to share with you one of my favorite self-regulation practices - Non Sleep Deep Rest (or NSDR for short). It's my go-to strategy as a parent AND as a therapist for working moms to help us feel more...
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Cultivating joy and ease in a challenging day
Mama, let's talk about cultivating joy and ease - even in a challenging day. I can't wait to share with you a mind-body approach that really does work to lighten the load, especially from the inside out as we're...
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