If resting makes you anxious and slowing down feels like failure, you’re not alone.

Many of us learned, quietly and early, that our worth was tied to how much we could do. When productivity becomes identity, slowing down can feel unsafe, even when we’re exhausted. This piece explores burnout, “formerly gifted kid” dynamics, and why you are enough without producing.

In this episode, therapists Liam and Sarah, discuss the topic of burnout. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they debunk the myth that burnout is an individual problem and highlight how workplace culture, unrealistic expectations, and lack of community contribute to this pervasive issue. They offer advice to mitigate burnout and explore how to reclaim your well-being in a demanding work environment.

Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl has sparked fresh conversations about what it really takes to open a relationship with care. Consensual non-monogamy isn’t about pressure or freedom from responsibility—it’s about communication, honesty, and emotional steadiness. This piece explores the key questions couples should ask themselves before considering CNM, and how to navigate the complexities with intention.

In today's episode, Sarah introduces Madison, a new therapist and grad student at Kindman and Co. They discuss their soon to be launched caregiver support group, both share personal experiences being caregivers, and reflect on the challenges and responsibilities that come with this role. They express the importance of support systems, the evolving nature of caregiving, and their hopes for this group's impact. 

What does it really mean to be a caregiver? Through personal family stories and reflections on disability justice, this piece explores the invisible labor, love, and resilience of caregiving—and why community care is essential for sustaining both caregivers and those they support.

What does it really feel like to be a new therapist? In this honest, funny, and deeply human conversation, Sarah and Liam reflect on the messy, meaningful early days of becoming clinicians—from imposter syndrome to unexpected moments of connection. Whether you're in the field or just therapy-curious, this episode offers a rare peek behind the scenes.

For years, I carried anxiety without knowing what to call it—just a constant hum in the background. Hiking changed that. Time outdoors offered me something other grounding practices hadn’t: a calm, clear presence in my body and mind. In this post, I explore how nature became a transformative part of my healing journey, how it deepened my sense of self-trust, and how embodiment plays a key role in therapy for anxiety and disconnection.

True authenticity isn’t about perfection or polished outcomes. It’s about the willingness to risk being fully seen. Practicing a conversation doesn’t have to be a form of manipulation or performance. It can be a way to stay more grounded and present, to get clearer about what we need to say and why.

For those of us who have grown up as siblings of individuals with disabilities with high support needs, it can feel strange (or even wrong) to acknowledge the complexity of that experience. Many of us carry deep care and fierce loyalty toward our siblings, but also feelings of confusion, frustration, sadness, or loss. These emotions can be hard to name, especially in an ableist world that continually devalues disabled lives.