Whether you like it or not, summer is here! And with it, it can bring body image issues. If you feel pressured to fit into an “itsy bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini” or are struggling to dress for your millionth summer wedding, negative body image can pop up like weeds. Summer can magnify insecurities we thought we’d outgrown. Between endless ads promising the perfect “swimsuit body” and the FOMO sparked by other people’s summer plans, it’s easy to put our bodies und

There is a quote from Brené Brown that continues to resonate deeply in the therapy world: vulnerability is not weakness - it is courage. And honestly, we see that courage every single day. Not necessarily in loud or dramatic ways. More often, courage shows up quietly. It looks like someone walking into therapy for the first time after months, sometimes years, of convincing themselves they should be able to handle things alone. It looks like a parent admitting they are overwhe

Recently, here at Speakeasy, we have had the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of health disciplines. From occupational therapy to pelvic floor physical therapy and dietetics, these allied health professions can provide vital education and support through a team-based approach for mental and physical health. Mental health care has become increasingly complex as individuals and families present with overlapping psychological, medical, and social concerns. Chronic healt

Postpartum Sleep vs. Perimenopause Sleep There is a moment many mothers experience that can feel confusing and honestly, a little unfair. The baby finally sleeps through the night.The toddler stops waking.The house is quiet. And yet… you’re still awake at 2:17am. Many women eventually ask themselves: “Why am I still not sleeping?” As a therapist who works closely with both perinatal and midlife women, this is a conversation I hear often. What many people don’t realize is that