My essays

Gun violence in America is not hopeless and you are not helpless

Congress isn't where this starts, it's where it ends; get to work in your school boards, city councils and statehouses

Aug 29 •

Back to school should mean new beginnings for moms, too

Consider this essay a permission slip to focus on yourself

Aug 19 •

What happened at the recent FDA menopause hearings

We need more women to become activists for menopause care

Aug 12 •

Finding your fire: Why midlife is the right time to create your legacy

Legacy isn't about monumental achievements, it's about paying attention to what gives your life meaning

Jul 30 •

The link between service and spirituality

Activism done right feels like touching the divine

Jul 15 •

Leading with ADHD: Why your neurodiversity is both a challenge and a gift

And five strategies for harnessing your unique power

Jul 8 •

Read an excerpt on how women pay a "passion tax" from my new book, Fired Up

Martyrdom is one of the many emotional traps we can fall into when criticism triggers feelings of guilt and shame

Jun 24 •

You voted. You rallied. So now what?

Finding the fire to fight in ways both big and small

Jun 18 •

It's pub day for my new book, "Fired up"!

Grab a copy at your favorite bookstore

Jun 17 •

Read an excerpt from my upcoming book, "Fired Up"

Seven days until pub day!

Jun 10 •

Eight ways my upcoming book "Fired Up" will change your life

Just 14 days until pub day!

Jun 3 •

Why I'm moving to Florida

Can one blue dot make a difference?

May 20 •

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