A lot of people don’t have any problems taking care of themselves, their priorities, and their needs. But this one’s for the people who do have trouble with those things. We’re talking about people pleasers in the Leaving Well blog–specifically, how to protect your energy and boundaries when transitioning out of a role, project, or organization. The sense that you’re disappointing the teammates you’ll leave behind, or that your boss is secretly angry that you’d dare to abandon them, or any...

Nobody wants to lose their job. Getting fired, laid off, downsized, or otherwise losing your employment, income, benefits ... and stability is a major life stressor. We've seen massive waves of layoffs and reductions in force before, however this current impact to our neighbors, friends, and loved ones—due to the current administration—is incredibly difficult to bear witness to. Amidst the harm of job loss, I believe it is still possible to prioritize your wellness in the aftermath. My latest...

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? A book that spoke to every weary corner of your wounded spirit, that saw you and spoke directly to you? The book that hit me like that is Your Caring Heart by Dr. Jaiya John. And I had the incredible privilege of having Dr. Jaiya on the Leaving Well podcast to talk about Caring Hearts (aka anyone who has a “helping” job) and how to take care of those hearts in the workplace. It was an entire word! A sermon for spiritual wellness. I recommend...