This September 2021 the wonderful Heather of Just Geeking By has been hosting a month long discussion on disability representation in pop culture called GeekDis (learn more about it here). So far I’ve gotten to be a part of an interview on her website and contribute to a post on
Lessons on Goals from 31 Dream Chasers
In December 2020 I hosted a series on social media called 31 Days of Dream Chasers to inspire us into the new year. I reached out to some amazing dream chasers, as well as accepted volunteers who wanted to contribute, to share a lesson they learned while working toward their
Lessons from Star Wars Resistance
Dave Filoni’s animated series Star Wars Resistance was inspired by his grandfather’s time as a pilot during WWII. For two seasons audiences were taken on high-octane adventure set six months before the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The series centered around Kazuda “Kaz” Xiono, a Resistance spy who
This is the Way: A Mindfulness Practice of Radical Acceptance
“This is the way.” -The Mandalorian, (repeated line), S1.Ep3: Chapter 3: The Sin “Radical acceptance rests on letting go of the illusion of control and a willingness to notice and accept things as they are right now, without judging.” -Marsha M. Linehan, PhD I
8 Therapists, Coaches, & Mental Health Advocates Share Wisdom & Encouragement
I reached out to several therapists, psychologists, coaches, and mental health advocates to ask them if they’d be willing to share some encouragement or a lesson they’ve been reflecting on lately in light of all that’s been going on. During difficult times, it’s important to have sources of wisdom, guidance,
What Doctor Who Season 12 Teaches Us About Life
I’m a huge Doctor Who fan, so I was very excited when my brilliant friend Mikey wrote this post for my blog! I know fellow Doctor Who fans will get a lot out of this post! It sure inspired me! In this guest post, Mikey discusses Doctor Who season 12
Dan’s E.P.I.C. Story
Dan Udale is a personal friend of mine whom I met through Twitter. I quickly resonated with his words through his tweets and episodes of the Know Yourself Podcast. He has a passion for helping people in the areas of mental health and personal development. Dan has been such a
10 Ways Reading Mental Health Blogs Improves Your Self Esteem
Many of us struggle with poor self-esteem, self-image or self-love and as horrible as it sounds there are many reasons for our struggle. From a young age we are taught to behave a certain way, think a certain way and look a certain way to be socially accepted. For example,
Harshit’s E.P.I.C. Story
I’d like to introduce you to Harshit Sagar—one of the most inspiring 16 year olds I’ve ever met! If there were more like him, the world would truly be a better place. He has a powerful story to share with us today—a totally movie-worthy story about bullying, confidence, and facing
7 People Share Their Stories of Learning to Embrace Their Weird
I am so excited to share these stories with you! 7 people sent in their stories of learning more about themselves, accepting who they are, and embracing their weird. I hope they encourage and inspire you as much as they have encouraged and inspired me! I love how the journeys