From the Mind of Dr. LaShawn
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Can you find burnout in your body?
We often think of burnout as something that happens when we work too many hours. But usually, it’s about carrying a load without the support to sustain it. Whether it’s being the mediator between two siblings at home or the "middle man" between a difficult...
Building Relational Stamina
Are you ready to build Relational Stamina that protects you and your most important connections?
If conflict is unavoidable, what are we fighting for?
if conflict is unavoidable, what are we fighting for?
Last week, we spent some time looking at our “stress containers”– full of those uncontrollable pressures that make our voices feel stuck and our connections feel strained.
Reflections on Settling In
We had our Settle In practice this past Saturday, and something really struck me during our time together. We were looking at the Perceived Stress Scale, and a common theme emerged: Stress doesn't just live in our minds; it lives in our capacity to be with other...
When your voice gets stuck in your throat
When we feel like we can’t speak up during conflict, it’s often because our internal “stress bucket” is already full. We aren’t just reacting to the person in front of us; we are reacting to a nervous system that is tapped out.
January 2026: This month’s Relational Roundup
What we've explored together this month... This month has launched the Relational Wellness Series with weekly newsletters covering topics on conflict in relationships and how we can continue navigating connection in our lives. If you joined the monthly Settle In...