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MWH #52: Take time
September 17, 2021
In this week’s update, I share about getting sick and getting better, releasing an app update, and celebrating a year of updates. These weekly updates are an...
MWH #51: A piece of peace pizza
September 10, 2021
Someone close to me was sharing her feelings last week. While not terrible, things were difficult for her. I told her that I hoped she could feel at least a...
MWH #51: Meditative sketchnoting
September 3, 2021
In a return to my original format of these updates, I share about getting stuck, sketchnoting as mindfulness, and finding new music. These weekly updates are...
MWH #50: Panic on the freeway
August 27, 2021
This update is about a different kind of panic attack and illustrates the uncertainty inherent in mental illness. These weekly updates are an ongoing series...
MWH #48: Birthday getaway
August 20, 2021
This week I share about delightful last-minute plans for my birthday and one of my heroes, John Moe. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I...
MWH #47: Angrily pounding metal
August 12, 2021
In this update, I share challenges with psychiatric medication, family struggles, and work changes. I might not have handled things in the best way, but it...
MWH #46: Momentum building
August 6, 2021
In this week’s update, I share about mental health being highlighted by Ted Lasso, Simone Biles, and Michael Phelps. These weekly updates are an ongoing...
MWH #45 Crying at music
July 30, 2021
This week’s update shares an emotional experience with music, and then wrestling with those emotions. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I...
MWH #44: Return to work
July 22, 2021
This week’s update includes a delightful visit, my experience with a remote office space, and apprehensions about working in our corporate office. These...
MWH #43: OCD in action
July 15, 2021
In this update, I share a positive application of my OCD in my efforts to become a villain. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what...
MWH #42 Oh, the irony
July 9, 2021
In this update, I share details of the new app I have been creating, and the deep irony of become obsessed with making it. These weekly updates are an...
MWH #41: Lie after lie
July 2, 2021
This update describes a week of obsession as well an illustration of making progress. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what it is...
MWH #40: A rough week
June 24, 2021
This week was a struggle. This update shares what that looked like, and a possible cause. I also share about another craft project, and a teaser of a new...
MWH #39: Out of milk
June 16, 2021
The Holistic Psychologist said recently, “Wise people have known suffering + transformed it into grace.” Here’s my attempt to become more wise. These weekly...
MWH #38: Inverted advice
June 9, 2021
This week, I share about a conversation that took an unexpected turn, and the reminders of my mental health journey up until now. These weekly updates are an...
MWH #37 Plan changes
June 4, 2021
In this week’s update, I share about a change in plans, and the challenge that comes from dealing with the associated emotions. These weekly updates are an...
MWH #36 Cross stitching at work
May 27, 2021
In this week, I discuss feeling emotions, a relaxing project, and sketchnoting. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what it is like...
MWH #35: Emotional resilience
May 19, 2021
This week, I share about sitting with emotions, a link between creativity and mental health, and respect. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which...
MWH #34: Lemon pepper wings
May 10, 2021
In my update this week, I try something new, and share the story of a panic attack. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what it is...
MWH #33: Camping and sketching
May 5, 2021
This week I share about struggling to come home, the joy of sketching, and finding fun. These weekly updates are an ongoing series in which I share what it...
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