Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

There’s a kind of work that doesn’t show up on a to-do list—but still takes everything you’ve got.

It’s the thought work. The remembering. The planning. The anticipating.
It’s the “we’re low on toothpaste,” the “whose birthday is this weekend,” and t...

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Few moments make people feel as unsure as standing beside someone who is recovering after surgery.

You want to help. You care deeply. But suddenly you’re wondering what to s...

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Emotional dysregulation. It’s a big phrase with a very real impact—especially in parenting, relationships, and even leadership. When someone is dysregulated, it means their b...

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I grew up in a small town in Iowa.

One of those places where everyone knew each other. Doors were left unlocked, and your business was never truly just your own. There were ...

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When life starts feeling overwhelming, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads, questioning if we need extra help. Many of us think about therapy for other people first—our...

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When it became clear my dad was dying of pancreatic cancer. I flew home to be with him.

At one point, he looked me in the eye and said, “I’m sorry.”

I wasn’t ready for that...