by Alyssa P. | Oct 25, 2018 | Featured, Inspiration, Politics
“Voting is the only way to ensure that your concerns matter. Period.” -Michelle Obama Election day is quickly approaching, and it is vital for every citizen of our democracy to project their voice and vote. Indecision is still a decision. Inaction is consequently an...
by Alyssa P. | Oct 4, 2018 | Featured, Health & Wellness
Women’s worst enemy is fear. It paralyzes us. Traps us. Saps our energy and attention from important work. Limits our creativity and imagination. Silences us. Keeps us close to home.¹ The spirit of our time, also defined as a zeitgeist, reflects a heightened...
by Alyssa P. | Feb 11, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Lifestyle
“Women, like other marginalized groups, internalize countless messages: we do not belong in important places: we do not really count; we do not really shape history and culture.” -Harriett Lerner, Ph.D., The Dance of Deception Do you ever feel like you...
by Alyssa P. | Dec 23, 2017 | Health & Wellness, Lifestyle
The Gift of Self-Compassion: Mental Well-Being During the Holiday Season By Alyssa Peterson, Ed.S., NCSP In a season of wonder, joyfulness, and cheer it is common to question where we fit in and how we can experience the best sense of belonging to family and friends....