I am looking for advice for my situation. My son and daughter in law have three young children- ages 5, 3 and a 6 month old. My daughter in law is a stay at home mom and the two oldest are in school all day from 9-4. In the past, I have made myself a... 

“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.” – Idowu Koyenikan Happy New Year all of you amazing souls珞! Read the above quote today and it made me think about all of the ways bein... 

Just checking in with everyone. This time of year, with the focus on giving, we can easily tune out our own needs. This is especially true for women, who are often in caregiving roles and who are met with societal pressures to make this season "perfe... 

Happy Holidays!!!!! To me, this is a stressful time of year......buying presents, decorating, eating, but the heart of this season, to me, is Family. Our traditions have morphed through the years, but following traditions has always been a happy plac... 

Burnout can impact any body that engages in labor. People use the word burnout to describe the experiences of workers like educators, healthcare professionals and therapists but guess what? Parents and caregivers can experience burnout too. Caregivin... 

The incredible @misharadwinston teaches boundaries as "juicy, connective, pleasurable, action-based promises to self". The also incredible Prentis Hemphill describes boundaries as “the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously”. With the... 

Hi all, First of, let me introduce myself. My name is Lauren Rosen, I'm a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) and one of your AthletaWell guides. I specialize in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders. As it so happens, the holiday season is often ri... 

Intimacy is often thought about in association with romantic relationships, but it’s an important aspect of all relationships. Learn more about the:  5 Intimacy Types and How They Impact Relationships > Bonus! Take a sneak peek at the rest of this w... 

Just thought I'd pop in to see how everyone is doing. I just scheduled an appointment to have my xmas lights installed and it hit me that we are officially entering into the holiday season. I know that can come with lots of mixed emotions, so chime i... 

Today, we want to focus on supporting our friends. Dr. Nina Vasan is going to walk you through how to check on your friends, as well as how to start the conversation. Get her guidance on  How to Support Friends Struggling with Their Mental Health > ... 

Hi everyone! We're so excited to partner with AthletaWell for this series powered by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nina Vasan, MD, MBA, that’s all about nourishing the most important connections in your life to fuel your mental health. From maintain... 

Hi everyone! For years I have been a proponent of therapy, in fact my husband and I have been seeing a couples therapist for about 9 months now and it has really helped our relationship. But, for some reason I have been resistant to seeing someone on... 

hello everyone! super excited to share this virtual space with you all. i love to talk about all things stress, wellness and mental health. feel free to reach out to me if you have questions about:your experiences in therapyroutine building/goal sett... 

If you've never heard of PMDD it is a condition similar to PMS that also happens in the week or two before your period starts as hormone levels begin to fall after ovulation. PMDD causes more severe symptoms than PMS, including severe depression, irr... 

My therapy appointments are right before work, and I find myself leaving the sessions drained. My mind is still in that therapy mode and I find it hard to switch into work mode immediately after. Before work is the only time I can meet with my therap... 

The last month or two has been a whirlwind of emotions. My uncle is battling leukemia. I’m very close with my family so making time to be present for this has been a priority. The stress around chemo, a bone barrow transplant (from my brother, can yo... 

Stress in the workplace is a major factor in mental health issues. It’s a double whammy when you are a woman of color dealing with stress at work, those subtle biases, stereotypes, prejudices and everything else that comes with it. It is especially c...