by Tammy Bost | Apr 29, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Trauma
Dear reader, If you’ve spent most of your life just trying to get through the day… I see you. Maybe you’ve learned how to keep it together on the outside.You show up, you work hard, you take care of others, you do what needs to be done. But inside, it can feel very...
by Tammy Bost | Mar 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
Dear reader, If you live in Michigan, you know about false spring. One 55-degree day and suddenly we’re outside without coats, cracking windows, dreaming about fresh starts. And then… it snows again. That emotional whiplash? That “I thought we were past this” feeling?...
by Tammy Bost | Feb 2, 2026 | Mindfulness
Somatic and Mindfulness Therapy Tools Somatic Tools 1. The Butterfly Hug Developed for EMDR therapy, this is a self-soothing tool that uses bilateral stimulation to calm the nervous system. How to do it: Cross your arms over your chest, resting your hands on opposite...
by Tammy Bost | Jan 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves. And while intention-setting can be meaningful, it can also quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn’t enough. If you’re already exhausted, burned...
by Tammy Bost | Dec 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression
Embrace the Season with Empowerment Dear reader, How are you doing? And I don’t mean the version you offer at work or at holiday gatherings.I mean the quieter version of you. The one that carries more than anyone realizes.The part of you that often feels heavier when...
