Women’s circles aren’t just comforting—they’re biologically protective. We are wired for tribe. And in a world pulling us toward disconnection, this kind of connection is not a luxury—it’s survival.

I share a raw moment of feeling left out at a work event and how quickly that spiral of self-doubt can take over, even on a good day. Through the lens of neuroscience and self-awareness, this reflection explores rejection sensitivity, belonging, and the power of choosing to keep showing up as yourself—corner seat and all.

Loneliness affects your mental and physical health. It's riskier than smoking, it shrinks your brain, and it's spreadable.

Not all science is created equal. A very brief overview of why "science" has been behind on women's health.

When you know better, but being human means you can still get caught up when you aren't on the outside.

PS Society gave me back to myself. For the first time in a long time, I could show up without a mask—no performance, no pressure, just presence. They didn’t just see my skills; they saw me. And they didn’t ask me to do more than I could—they held space for what I could give, and celebrated it. In a world that so often demands polish, they reminded me that being real is more than enough.

Throughout my career, I worked in male-dominated industries where I hoped to find a female mentor but only ever found men. It left me wondering what it might feel like to have women to look up to, to learn from, and to walk alongside.