After battling with Postpartum Anxiety and Depression for the first month of my daughter’s life, 5 months later, I had finally started to feel a little bit more like myself. I was feeling better mentally and was finally able to actually enjoy motherhood. However, little did I know that my body was physically not caught up to the way I was feeling and was still going through a lot.

Read about my diagnosis, recovery, and takeaways from the physical toll that was taken on my body because of the mental load that postpartum took on me. Although this was a scary time in my life, looking back, I would not change a thing. I learned how important self care is and how important it is to listen to your body and do what you need to do to not only take care of your child, but yourself and your family.

I was asked to be a guest speaker on The Teacher Career Coach Podcast. Listen to the episode with host Elizabeth Suto as I talk about my career in education, teacher burnout, and why I decided to leave the classroom and start a brand new career. To listen to the full episode, click here.

Check out the article written about how I went from a burnt out teacher to a pediatric sleep consultant by enrolling in Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting’s Sleep Consultant Certification Program. It was a leap of faith for sure, but I’m SO glad I did it. Now, I have my dream career and get to help families get the sleep they not only need but deserve! The full article is published by Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting. To read , click here.

I was featured in a Redfin article! Check it out here: Cozy Up in Detroit: Winter Activities to do

If you’re a mom or dad to a baby/toddler, check out some of my favorite quick, simple and freezable meals! I’ll admit, I’m not a fan of cooking, so making these easy meals, freezing them and being able to just heat them up has made my life so much easier. Not only are they simple and convenient, but my daughter loves them too. Let me know if you try them out :) The full article and recipes are published in My Lemon Magazine. To read , click here.