Marmee March is, without a doubt, my favorite literary character of all time. And not only that, but I kind of want to be her. She is full of kindness, goodness, wisdom, and grace. She is loving, just, and sweet. I doubt she ever had a #momfail. Well, actually she admitted to Jo that her temper needed some work back when she had four extremely little women running around the house (and who amongst us can say otherwise?) So add humility to her list of honorable traits. Like Mary Poppins, Marmee is, in my opinion, practically perfect in every way.

I’m currently re-reading Little Women for, like, the 5th time and I just never get tired of it. I love the character development, the emphasis on the March family’s bond, and how the relatability of the book has stood the test of time. But most of all, I love Marmee. God bless her.

Upon my current reading, I’m noticing yet again the sage wisdom Marmee offers, but also how she was wise beyond her years when it came to self care. If you will allow me to be just a bit liberal with Louisa May Alcott’s beloved text, I would like to share three self care lessons straight from the immortal Marmee March.

With so MANY self help books out there, it’s easy to wonder: what are the self help books that therapists recommend most? As in, what are the go-tos, the tried and trues that professionals refer to again and again for their clients? While there is obviously going to be some variation from therapist to therapist, I have discussed each of the self help books I’m going to share with you today with colleagues and clients alike, time and time again. You can’t beat the classics, right?

Want to know the therapist-recommended ways to deal with work related anxiety? If work stress keeps you up at night and you just don't know what to do about it, tune in to today's episode to learn exactly the steps to take to reduce your work related worries!

Ever wonder if a loved one has social anxiety? Today, we're talking about 7 social anxiety symptoms that might surprise you! Whether it's you or a loved one that suffers from social anxiety, tune in to learn the symptoms and what you can do about it!

People always ask me "what are the best ways to prevent anxiety?" That's exactly what we're talking about today on this episode of the Self Care Bestie podcast! If you have any questions about anxiety, feel free to let me know by finding me on Instagram: @self_care_bestie.

A therapist's advice on the BEST ways to improve your mental health in 2020 and beyond. If you're looking for fresh inspiration to guide your mental health, look no further!!

Ever wonder if you're suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD? Today's podcast will help you figure it out as well as give many effective ways to cope with seasonal depression, straight from an actual therapist!

If you've ever been tempted to throw yourself a pity party because of your anxiety, you're going to want to tune into today's episode! I'm interviewing my good friend Tina Balais of Get Social with Tina and she's sharing about her initial diagnosis with generalized anxiety disorder at age 14, and how she didn't let it define her then OR now. She also talks about how her anxiety helped her start her amazing business and that she wouldn't be where she is today if she DIDN'T have anxiety!

If you're having trouble falling asleep, try these 7 therapist-approved suggestions for a soothing nighttime routine that will have you in REM sleep before you know it!

Ever feel frustrated by difficult relatives who violate your boundaries or try to manipulate or control for you? What about the ones who say hurtful things or act inappropriately? Today I'm sharing 4 surefire ways to handle these types of situations so you can attend your next family gathering without a care in the world!