Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!

Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience, and it’s not always an easy path to navigate. Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog, a safe haven for sharing stories, insights, and resources about the emotional roller coaster that is trying to conceive, pregnancy, the postpartum period and beyond. The joys andContinue reading “Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!”

Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success

This past weekend, I was delighted to discuss mental health in the Wizarding World at a Harry Potter convention with two beloved friends and professionals. In one section, we discussed Imposter Syndrome, and I felt it only fitting to share some of our points as they relate to Muggles! In a world where success isContinue reading “Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success”

Language Matters

Language matters. Be kind to yourself. And others.

What’s your Enneagram type?

What are your Enneagram types? Very rarely is any one thing all one thing â„¢, and also, these Types can tell us a lot about ourselves and our actions. Even just the titles of my Type and Wing, say no more, spot on! I work hard to be intentional about sitting with my emotions, asContinue reading “What’s your Enneagram type?”

Climb Out 2023 Official Schedule!

The official @kcclimboutofthedarkness2023 schedule has been posted! Seriously, what a dream and a delight to be asked to do a LIVE episode of #ThePerinatalPodcast with @wholeparentfoundation for @psiclimbout and @postpartumsupportinternational. A treat! Plus, I know my kids are going to FLIP for Bluey! Remember, it’s free to sign up, or just show up! Can’t waitContinue reading “Climb Out 2023 Official Schedule!”

My husband arranges a photographer every year for Mother’s Day, and while I don’t show my kids’ faces or names on my professional page, I couldn’t resist sharing this beauty. Definitely got this one printed!

Hello, Evergreen State!

Hello, Evergreen State! In honor of becoming licensed to practice in Washington, I found this, my favorite photo I took during my trip to Seattle, Sunnyside, and Woodinville. I mean, where’s the lie, amirite? 😉

LeakyCon, here we come!

The Bibliotherapy crew have submitted our presenter profiles and our panel confirmation and are ready for August! Presenting a @leakycon panel on mental health has been a dream of mine since we first attended the Dallas conventions more than a few years ago. The Wizarding World has meant so much to so many, often givingContinue reading “LeakyCon, here we come!”

Friendly reminder, team.

You do you, boo. Let others do them, boo. 😉 Life is too short to muck around in other people’s weeds.

Sitting with the tension of more than one thing can be difficult. And you’re also very much able to do it, if you allow yourself the space. Sometimes, when I feel grouchy about my kids’ behavior (see also, when I am in a complaining space), I feel that makes me ungrateful for my children, givenContinue reading