Women are told we can 'have it all,' but what if the true revolution is putting ourselves first? In Me First, I explore the tensions between motherhood, career, and self-love, challenging the patriarchal pressures that keep us from fully thriving.
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Paddled right into a Mary Oliver poem today.

omg I want goats

attempting to live my best camping life up at the edge of civilization

but fuck it’s cold

#accidentalpoem #memorialdayweekend #goats #homestead #campingwithkids

I'm sitting on the couch, reading for school and taking notes. Henry starts saying my name and I look up. He tells me, "Mama, you look so pretty."
I'd like to think that Henry seeing his Mama doing something she absolutely loves is what makes me pretty.

#mothering #mama #boyhood #mothersandsons

Forever and ever grateful for the gift of boyhood.

“I just want to have a little fun first.”
Waiting for the bus in May means sending kids to school with wet feet. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Some of my favorite plant names from today’s Mother’s Day trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

#springinmaine #mossy #mossonrocks #thingsithinkareinterestingwhenhigh

Starting the final phase of comprehensive exams for my PhD program today. If I pass, I’ll officially be a candidate! Super excited to be done with this month long process. Brought my grandpa, Dr. Bill Mahoney, with me today in hopes he’ll support me through this process.

#phdmama
#phdstudent

When you’re a working mom, I think you often look for little wins in balancing work and motherhood. Got my win today when my daughter’s tennis match was in the same town as the university I work at. Finishing my work day in the sun, watching my girl rock it on the court.

#worklifeintegration

What do you do when it’s another day in a capitalist hellscape? You fucking DIP. Cold water dips can boost your mood, circulation, immune system, and resilience, all while reducing inflammation and stress. Also: instant nature therapy for your mind and body. #ColdPlunge #BlueMind #NervousSystemReset

My mom and I went to our first protest together. I love how she models kindness and grace in everything she does. I also love her righteous fury over the state of our world and eagerness to do something. I love her and the person she raised me to be.

Moms make leaders.
#handsoff
#momslead