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Empty Empathy
Exploring the cost of over-functioning empathy, this post unpacks what happens when we carry the emotional weight of others for too long. A gentle reflection on boundaries, emotional labour, and learning to care without losing ourselves.

Hollie
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Growing Up Strong
In the late 1980s, scientists launched an ambitious experiment in the Arizona desert called Biosphere 2. It was one of the first and...

Hollie
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Changing Gears
Task-switching can feel like an uphill battle for neurodivergent brains. Understanding this transformed my relationship with my ADHD partner

Hollie
Dec 22, 20244 min read


Back to Basics
The landscape of children’s entertainment has transformed significantly over the past two decades. Looking back at my own childhood, I...

Hollie
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Good Grief
Grief lingers in quiet moments—a familiar scent, a song, a date on the calendar. It's a universal experience, yet one that often arrives...

Hollie
Oct 22, 20243 min read


It Takes a Village
Teenagers: they defy curfews, push boundaries, and challenge authority at every turn. But what if rebellion isn't just a phase, rather an...

Hollie
Aug 22, 20243 min read


The Still-Face Experiment
Last month, we discussed the A.R.E. you there for me? framework and the importance of emotional responsiveness in relationships. When...

Hollie
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Blood of the Covenant
I’ve long had a fascination with the intricacies of human language and how it can influence ways in which we think and feel. Music,...

Hollie
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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