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When One Hurts, Everyone Hurts: How Family Therapy Supports Individuals Too
You may think therapy is something you do alone. But when one person in a family struggles, everyone feels the ripple.
Tracy Larson
7 days ago2 min read


When Kids Carry the Stress: How Family Therapy Supports Healthy Dynamics
Kids often absorb the stress around them, even when no one talks about it. The truth is, children are usually the first to show what the whole family is feeling. That’s where family therapy can help.
Tracy Larson
Oct 63 min read


Redefining Connection: Building Meaningful Friendships in Midlife
Research is clear: strong social connections protect against depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and even physical illness. But beyond the science, friendships bring joy, laughter, and perspective that help us remember who we are outside of our responsibilities.
Tracy Larson
Sep 292 min read


Caught in the Middle: Navigating the Pressures of the "Sandwich Generation"
For many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, life often feels like being pulled in a thousand directions at once. You're likely still raising your own children, who might range from toddlers to demanding teenagers or young adults, while simultaneously stepping into the role of caregiver for aging parents.
Tracy Larson
Sep 154 min read


The Juggling Act: Finding Balance Amidst Career, Family, and Self
It's a common scenario: you’re acing that presentation at work, then rushing to a parent-teacher meeting, followed by a quick meal prep before calling your elderly mother to check in. By the end of the day, you're exhausted, with little to no time or energy left for yourself. This relentless pace isn't sustainable, and it takes a significant toll on your mental and physical health.
Tracy Larson
Sep 83 min read


Beyond the Diagnosis: The Mental Health Impact of Chronic Conditions
Living with a chronic condition means navigating a new normal. It involves managing symptoms, adhering to treatment plans, frequent medical appointments, and often, significant lifestyle adjustments. This relentless physical and logistical burden can create an invisible mental weight that is often underestimated, both by those experiencing it and by their loved ones.
Tracy Larson
Sep 14 min read


Navigating the Shifting Sands: Relationship Changes and Marital Strain in Midlife
The comfortable routines and assumptions built over years can suddenly feel unsettled. As individuals grow and change, so too do the dynamics within a partnership. What worked in your 20s or 30s might no longer serve you or your relationship in your 40s or 50s. This can be a time of beautiful reconnection, or it can be a crucible of strain and distress.
Tracy Larson
Aug 253 min read


Rekindling the Flame: Navigating Sexual Health and Intimacy in Midlife
For women between the ages of 30 and 60, the landscape of sexual health and intimacy can undergo significant shifts. What once felt natural and effortless might now present new challenges.
Tracy Larson
Aug 184 min read


The Emotional Rollercoaster of Perimenopause and Menopause: Understanding Your Changing Mood
Amidst this whirlwind, another significant life transition silently begins for many: perimenopause, the prelude to menopause. And with it, often comes an unexpected and sometimes overwhelming shift in mood.
Tracy Larson
Aug 113 min read


The Uncharted Territory: Navigating Your Midlife Identity Crisis and Re-evaluation
As we age, we accumulate experiences, wisdom, and a clearer understanding of what truly matters to us. The life we carefully constructed in our 20s or 30s might no longer feel authentic or fulfilling in our 40s or 50s.
Tracy Larson
Aug 44 min read


When Worlds Shift: Navigating Grief and Loss in Midlife
Yet, amidst careers and family life, this very age range often brings with it an increasingly frequent and profound encounter with grief and loss. The passing of parents, the sudden loss of close friends, or other significant bereavements become an undeniable part of the midlife landscape, leading to complex and often overwhelming grief reactions.
Tracy Larson
Jul 284 min read


The Weight of Worry: Navigating Financial Stress for Women in Midlife
For women between the ages of 30 and 60, the landscape of financial concerns can feel uniquely complex and often overwhelming. This isn't just about paying the monthly bills; it's about a multi-layered set of anxieties revolving around long-term financial security.
Tracy Larson
Jul 214 min read


The Quiet After the Storm: Navigating Empty Nest Syndrome
While there's immense pride in seeing your children become independent, many women experience a profound emotional shift during this time, often referred to as Empty Nest Syndrome. It's more than just missing your kids; it can manifest as feelings of loss, sadness, a decreased sense of purpose, and even a touch of identity crisis. And it’s perfectly normal.
Tracy Larson
Jul 144 min read


The Unseen Strength: Navigating Caregiver Burden with Compassion and Support
For countless women between the ages of 30 and 60, life takes an unexpected turn when a loved one – often an ailing spouse or an elderly parent – requires significant, ongoing care.
Tracy Larson
Jul 73 min read


Beyond the Mirror: Embracing Your Body Through the Journey of Aging
From anti-aging creams to filtered social media images, the message is constant: defy age at all costs. This pervasive pressure can lead to significant body image issues, anxiety about aging, and a painful decrease in self-esteem as our bodies naturally undergo changes.
Tracy Larson
Jun 303 min read


Hypervigilant, Exhausted, and Numb: What PTSD Can Actually Look Like
Sometimes, PTSD doesn’t look like flashbacks or panic attacks. Sometimes, it looks like holding it all together so well that no one notices you’re breaking.
Tracy Larson
Jun 234 min read


Living with Chronic Pain: How to Cope When Your Body Doesn’t Get a Break
Pain isn't just a symptom. It becomes a filter. It tints how you experience your day, your connections, your identity. And when others can’t see what you’re going through, when your pain is invisible, that disconnect can feel even more isolating.
Tracy Larson
Jun 164 min read


When the World Feels Like Too Much: Coping with Eco-Anxiety and Global Stress
The world feels like it’s on fire (sometimes literally) and you can’t stop thinking about it.
You’re not imagining it. You’re not overreacting. You’re having a very human response to a very overwhelming situation.
Tracy Larson
Jun 93 min read


Busy Brain? Here's How to Calm It
You’re in the middle of a normal day when something snaps… an offhand comment, a calendar alert, the sixth email before 9 a.m. And suddenly your brain is spiraling.
Tracy Larson
May 193 min read


Navigating Difficult Conversations in Stressful Times
Stress can make it harder to communicate clearly and calmly. But the good news is, you don’t have to go into these conversations unprepared.
Tracy Larson
Apr 284 min read
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