Listening is an art, a bridge for understanding, and the foundation for effective communication. It also comes in more than one form, and may not be “listening” as you normally think of it. On this episode of Building Resilience, we’re taking a journey through different listening styles, and on the way you’ll discover how each […]

Imagine, you’re at a party talking to someone new, only to realize you’ve just been nodding along to the conversation, and only picking up every other word. You have been “pretend listening”. We all could improve the skill of listening. We could all learn how to “actively listen”. Have you ever stopped to consider how […]

I’m sure that at one point or another, you’ve looked in the metaphorical mirror and wondered how past traumas in your life might be influencing your behaviors and choices without you even realizing it. The problem is, it’s hard to have the knowledge or vocabulary to navigate those deep waters effectively. That’s where becoming “trauma-informed” […]

Have you ever looked around your home and felt drowned in clutter, only to shove those feelings aside, unsure of where to begin? I think we’ve all been there. The emotional weight of clutter is real, and it can’t be understated what a clean, organized space can do for our mental health.  Enter Sarah Mueller, […]

“Move on.” “Get over it.” “Rub some dirt in it.” Sometimes the world around us can make us feel like delving into our emotions is forbidden territory. The secret: that’s exactly where we need to let ourselves go in order to move on. In this episode of Building Resilience, I open up a conversation about […]

Ever found yourself in a situation where you just can’t recall someone’s name, even though you’ve met them multiple times? Trust me, it’s not just you. So, what’s the secret to really locking in those names? With my background as a speech language pathologist, I know a thing or two about the intricacies of how […]

I know people that are truly kind to everybody that they meet. They never speak a word of ill against someone else, with one exception: themselves. I wish they could see that self-love isn’t just a buzzword or a trendy concept—it’s a completely vital piece to building a happy life. To talk about the transformative […]

Our health is vital to every other aspect of our life—from our mood to the things we’re able to accomplish. While some things about our health are outside of our control, there are a few “low-hanging fruits” that can have huge ripple effects on the way you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally. Recently, I attended […]

**Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide.** When someone loses someone they love to something as tragic as suicide, it can be hard to know what to say. We want to support them in any way we can, but sometimes, even though we mean the best….we just freeze up. In this very honest episode, […]

**Trigger Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide.** Have you ever found yourself unsure of how to approach the serious and stigmatized topic of suicide? You’re not alone. So many of us want to talk about this issue with someone we care about, but sometimes can’t find the words. In this vital episode of Building […]