In the previous we talked about anger being the loud cousin to grief. Meaning that when we are sad or grieving it can come out as anger. Today we’re going to talk about grief and how many of us are feeling collective grief that maybe can’t even name, but we know it’s there. And instead of pushing it away we can embrace it and learn from it. Learning to Hold Sadness Without Being Overtaken by It Lately, I’ve noticed something in conversations with women, in coaching spaces, in quiet moments...

When we lose safety, dignity, opportunity, voice, or choice—and there is no space to grieve—anger often carries that pain for us. It speaks on behalf of what was taken or never given. Reclaiming the Emotion Many Women Were Taught to Fear For much of my life, I believed anger was something to be fixed, managed, or eliminated. A problem emotion. A sign that I was failing at being “good,” “kind,” or “spiritual enough.” If anger showed up, I assumed I had done something wrong. And I know I’m not...

Understanding Fear Without Letting it Take Over Fear is everywhere right now for many people. Global events, political tensions, social unrest, and uncertainty about the future naturally stir strong emotions. When people see disturbing news, hear about violence, or watch systems they rely on feel unstable, fear often rises quickly. That response is not weakness. It is not a failure of faith, resilience, or positivity. It is a human nervous system doing its job. Rather than rushing fear away...