Confession: I am a recovering perfectionist. While many people live in the land of “good enough,” I’ve lived most of my life in the shadow of “not just right.” With time and awareness, I’ve learned to be proud of having high standards but come to terms with the fact that making mistakes is part of being human. Throughout my life, I have seen how the need for things to be … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Everyone Needs A Mental Health Day
I was a good kid growing up … well, at least by society standards. I did what I thought I was supposed to do: go to school, get good grades ... I was even active in theatre after school, which kept me from getting into too much trouble. I guess you could say that, for the most part, I didn’t cause any of the grownups in my life too much heartache. One day, when I was a … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Local Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Our Teens
As the 2018-2019 school year quickly approaches, back-to-school shopping, meet the teachers, and class schedules are top of mind. First-day photos will soon fill our social media feeds, and just like that, summer is over. What we don’t prepare for (or at least until it’s too late) is a mental health crisis plan for our students. This article addresses a topic some consider … [Read more...]
H.O.T.M.O.M.S. Conference
Our 5th Annual “H.O.T.M.O.M.S. EXPERIENCE” is a LIVE 5-hour event that is created by moms for moms! This experience is about focusing on "creating your best life NOW" in a fun, judgment-free atmosphere! You may wear many hats but your mom hat is not the only one that matters. It's time for you to stop feeling guilty for desiring to live your dreams and to start taking the … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Impact Forum | Introduction: Discovering the Future of Health and Wellness
From Feb. 28-March 4, the Lake Nona Impact Forum had all eyes on Lake Nona with some of the biggest names in health and wellness, including Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent at CNN; Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Dr. Oz show; and Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. This event highlighted some of the successful work and projects of local Lake … [Read more...]