Happy Saturday Reader, Have you ever felt that spark to start something new, a project, a new fitness routine, a dream, a conversation, only to find yourself… Scrolling? Cleaning? Suddenly feeling too tired? It’s easy to call that laziness or lack of motivation, but what if it wasn't those things at all? Avoidance isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal. Our body’s way of whispering, “Something here feels unfamiliar or uncertain” And that makes sense. Trying something new often brings up fears- of...
4 days ago • 1 min read
HelloReader! This weekend, I did something a little out of my ordinary routine. I went to see Kim Mitchell live in concert. And wow… it was a blast. 🎶 There’s something so magnetic about watching people who have been doing what they love for nearly fifty years. Kim and his band lit up the stage like a summer night full of Patio Lanterns (I could not resist!). Their energy, humour, and pure joy for what they was electric. Somewhere between Go for a Soda and Rock ’n Roll Duty, I found myself...
4 days ago • 1 min read
So glad you had the courage to open this email Reader, What a video on Will Smith's skydiving experience taught me about fear. I distincly remember it. He said, “God placed the best things in life on the other side of fear.” That line stopped me in my tracks. Because I’ve seen it. In myself and in the teen girls I work with. A girl who had the courage to set a boundary in a friendship. A teen who tries out for a team even though her knees are shaking. A young person who decides to have a...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Part II on the subject of Fear. When I work with teen girls who feel stuck in fear, at some point I invite them to have a conversation with it. WHY? Because when we keep things in the shadows they feel bigger, more impossible to tackle. When we shine some light on it we see it differently, giving us the chance to interact with it differently. STORYTIME. My son and his girlfriend were taking a walk in the dark and came back to tell us there was a large dead animal down once of the...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hello to Monday Reader, how are you doing today? My post Halloween vibes got me thinking about fear this weekend. I know this feeling in my throat all too well that tightening and dryness as if my body is crying out, “Don’t take that next step.” It’s not the kind of fear that sends you running from danger. It’s quieter. More polite. The kind that hides behind thoughts like: Maybe things will change if I just let it run its course What if I make it even worse by saying something What if it's...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, There’s something truly calming about being around animals for a lot of people. The soft rhythm of cat's purr, the wag of a friendly dog’s tail, or the stillness of simply being together. At Pyramid Psychology, we’re exploring ways to bring that same sense of calm and connection into our teen supports. We’re curious about your thoughts as we design this next chapter. Would your teen be interested in experiences like: 🐕 Mindful interactions with some therapy animals (e.g. dog,...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Over the past few weeks, Ana- our emerging teen therapist, took a bold step. She deleted her social media apps. The result? She noticed just how much they had been affecting her own mental well-being. For many teen girls, social media is an everyday part of life. A place to: connect with friends explore interests express themselves But beneath the surface, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and pressure that’s not always easy to spot. In her new blog, “Understanding Social Media...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Reader The other a day a parent messaged me, “With the current strike, connection opportunities are being lost and we so appreciate what you are doing,” …it completely warmed my heart. 💛 And it got me thinking about how connection is not just nice to have, it’s essential. Everyone deserves to feel connected. It’s through connection that courage grows.It’s through connection that confidence builds.It’s through connection that we remember we’re not alone. That’s exactly why Michelle and I...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday Reader, Here's my honest opinion about the “find your people” trend after 15+ years of working with teen girls: It’s got a hopeful message, but it’s being sold like a finished product instead of a practice. Right now, the message teen girls hear sounds like: “Once you find your friend group, you’re set.” Social feeds, group chats, and curated highlights make friendship look like a checklist, same hobbies, same aesthetic, same inside jokes. So when that tidy fit doesn’t happen,...
25 days ago • 1 min read
