Earlier this month, our team at Speakeasy Therapy had the honor of serving as captain for The Climb: Team NW Chicago, Postpartum Support International’s annual event raising awareness for perinatal mental health. For me, my  “why”  has always been about creating connection — spaces where parents, caregivers, and families don’t have to carry the weight of mental health struggles alone. As both a therapist and a mom, I’ve seen firsthand how isolation can take hold quietly, even

The Switch Witch first appeared in the early 2000s but has gained increasing popularity since 2015 with the release of The Switch Witch and the Magic of Switchcraft, a children’s book by mom Audrey R. Kinsman. In her story, the Switch Witch visits homes on Halloween night to collect candy for her broom. In exchange, she leaves behind a toy or prize. At first glance, it seems like a harmless and even magical tradition, but her magic might have an unintended consequence for our

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Ah yes, the “S” word—suicide. A word often spoken in hushed tones, or avoided altogether, out of...

When I received a late-night message that my son’s school would be holding Safety Week, I teared up. What might seem like a simple,...