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Beyond the Hustle: Small Shifts Every Woman Can Make To Go From Surviving to Thriving
You manage the deadlines, the grocery runs, the kids' activities, the never-ending inbox, and somewhere between it all, you remember you’re supposed to be thriving, not just surviving. But thriving doesn’t have to mean uprooting your entire life for some aspirational ideal. It can start right here, in the middle of your real, messy, beautiful daily grind.
Amy Collett
May 153 min read
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Emotional Blunting and the Ups and Downs of Antidepressants
I know myself. There were times I wanted to cry, but I couldn't seem to access those emotions to do it.
Erica Gordon
Feb 253 min read
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Taking Two Steps Forward: Walking for Suicide Prevention
While we were all gathered together for a somber reason, I left that morning feeling energized, ready to keep taking two steps forward.
Erica Gordon
May 30, 20243 min read
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It's Not All Butterflies and Roses: From Infertility to Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Know that these feelings have nothing to do with how much you love your child nor are they any reflection of the kind of parent you'll be.
Erica Gordon
Jan 28, 20247 min read
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A Whirlwind of a Year: Preparing For and Meeting Our Baby
Well, one year has since gone by, and it's been quite a whirlwind. As New Year's Eve approaches, I'm reflecting on the past year.
Erica Gordon
Dec 31, 202311 min read
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Our Four-Year Journey May Have a Happy Ending After All
We learned the happy news on December 6, 2022, yet our excitement was often overshadowed by anxiety.
Erica Gordon
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Membership Medicine Part III: Things Have a Way of Improving When You're at Your Lowest
They say things have a way of improving once you're at your lowest. Amazingly, I experienced this very phenomenon in fall 2022.
Erica Gordon
Mar 7, 20234 min read
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Why I Quit Quitting: How Trauma Made Me Resilient
Overcoming trauma has made me resilient. Read about my journey and learn how you can also keep moving forward despite the obstacles.
Erica Gordon
Dec 31, 20225 min read
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Membership Medicine Part II: Uncovering the Missing Pieces of My Medical Mystery
The second part of my series exploring membership medicine throughout my infertility and health mystery.
Erica Gordon
Nov 21, 202210 min read
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7 Things to Know About Acupuncture
In nearly three years of regular acupuncture sessions, I'll answer your questions and tell you what you can expect.
Erica Gordon
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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Membership Medicine: An Introduction to What Could Be the Future of Healthcare
Membership medicine may just get your health on track. This is the first post in a series about my experience with membership medicine.
Erica Gordon
Nov 4, 20226 min read
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I Really Hope I Have Endometriosis — Here’s Why
When it comes to infertility or any mysterious diagnosis, sometimes, just having an answer is better than the unknown.
Erica Gordon
Jun 22, 20226 min read
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Summer Spa Night: Using Essential Oils to Relax, Unwind & Socialize
A spa night is the perfect opportunity to bond with others, practice self-care, and learn something new.
Erica Gordon
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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How to Find the Right Therapist
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I provide tips to help you find the right therapist and share my own experiences as a patient.
Erica Gordon
May 5, 20226 min read
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Banishing Burnout to Build a Career You Love
Guest blogger Amy Collett of Bizwell.org shares her tips for banishing burnout and building a career you love.
Amy Collett
Apr 17, 20223 min read
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Our Fertility Journey Update: Taking a Break May Be Just What We Need
I provide an update on my TTC and health journey for the past few months and share why I'm taking a break for the next month.
Erica Gordon
Jul 31, 20218 min read
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My First Float Therapy Experience: 5 Things I Learned and What You Should Know
In this post, I explain what float therapy is all about, describe my first experience, and share what I've learned and what you should know.
Erica Gordon
Jun 27, 20216 min read
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Hope Is Not Lost: An Update On Our IVF Journey
In this post, I provide an update on where we are now in our struggle to become parents after several rounds of IVF.
Erica Gordon
May 10, 20215 min read
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40 is the New 30: From Fear to Newfound Appreciation
[Our bodies] were totally ready to procreate while we were ready to party. Society keeps changing, yet our bodies remain the same.
Erica Gordon
Apr 11, 20214 min read
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My Look Back at 2020 & A Look Ahead to 2021
I've had a difficult time defining my goals for this new year, especially since so many things can happen on this IVF journey.
Erica Gordon
Jan 1, 20215 min read
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