emotions
Sanity Notes #040: You Are Not the Fire
A reflection on founder identity, burnout, and learning to tend a business without becoming it
Sanity Notes #038: The Freedom That Comes When You Stop Trying to Get It Right
A small moment with my daughter that I wish I could have given my younger founder self
Sanity Notes #037: On becoming the predator
I grew up wired for self-protection. Many founders did. Here’s how we can learn to shift from prey energy to a grounded, steady predator stance when it matters most.
How to navigate painful conclusions with your most trusted partners
There are few things more difficult in partnerships of any kind than sharing a truth you know will break your partner’s heart.
Why is it so hard to fill my own cup first?
As leaders, we are told that we must care for ourselves before we can support others; why is this so challenging?
My journey through founder depression
A look at why depression is so common among entrepreneurs and how to care of yourself if you are in the midst of it.
How our darkest seasons incubate our greatest gifts
My gifts began to bloom in my darkest hours. Yours just might too.
How to make anger your ally
As a founder and leader, I found my anger sometimes overwhelming. Let's explore how to make this emotion an asset instead of a liability.
The Hidden Cost of Anxiety in Leadership and Relationships
Anxiety quietly erodes our ability to lead, parent, and show up fully for the people who rely on us. Whether in business or at home, why our own best work must start with managing our own nervous systems.
How to have hard conversations
Fear of conflict keeps many of us silent, but withholding truth creates more distance than speaking up. Let's explore how to get through it all.
