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The Body Remembers: Healing from Childhood Trauma in Adulthood

by Tammy Bost | November 11, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Trauma | 0 Comments

Finding safety after years of survival Dear reader,You might not have called it trauma. You might have just said, “I had to grow up fast.” Or, “It wasn’t that bad.” But your body remembers, long after your mind has moved on. What childhood trauma can look like (even...

A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

by Tammy Bost | January 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding | 0 Comments

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...

Managing Anxiety in Times of Transition: A Therapist’s Guide to Finding Stability Through Routine

by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Anxiety | 0 Comments

Hey there reader, long time no type. Just like you, my life is a continuous journey filled with transitions, both big and small. Sometimes, these moments of change can often trigger anxiety, especially for women in their mid-20s to mid-30s, who are navigating career...

Reclaiming Your Calm: A Mindfulness Practice for Women

by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Mindfulness | 0 Comments

Dear reader, In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected. As women, we often juggle multiple roles – careers, families, relationships – leaving little time for ourselves. But what if I told you there's a simple yet powerful...

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

by Tammy Bost | December 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression | 0 Comments

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 winter settles in. If this season...

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

by Tammy Bost | December 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression | 0 Comments

Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Resilience

by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Trauma | 0 Comments

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. I’m back again and ready to talk about navigating the complexities of childhood trauma because the path to healing can feel daunting. As a mental health professional and a person that has experienced life, I...

Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism: 7 Tools for Women Struggling with Wanting to be Everything, All the Time, for Everyone

by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Coping, Perfectionism | 0 Comments

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. As a therapist and a woman just who recently turned 31, I often see women in their 20s and 30s grappling with the relentless pressure to be perfect. Our society constantly bombards us with idealized images,...

False Spring & Emotional Whiplash: Why Hope Can Feel Scary After Anxiety or Trauma

by Tammy Bost | March 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding | 0 Comments

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?...

A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

by Tammy Bost | January 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding | 0 Comments