🎵 [To the theme music of Final Countdown ]... It’s the final chapters! 🎶 We are at the end! Final chapter + epilogue!   Massive respect for sticking with this important (and often dry) academic read. Seriously, well done. 🙏 Thanks for going on this journey with me :) And if you feel “behind” — no worries. You’re exactly where you need to be. Keep going at your own pace. 💌 Chapter 11: What We Do For Love Opening with another fantastic quote: “There can be no love without j

📚 Week 6–7 Overview Week 6 (Oct 27–Nov 2):  Catch-up / Rest Week 🌿 Week 7 (Nov 3–9):  Part 3, Chapters 9–10 We’ve officially hit Part 3  of Fierce Self-Compassion  — “Compassion in the World.” Chapters 9 & 10 dive into how to bring compassion into our workplaces, relationships, and caregiving roles (without burning out). Think equity, boundaries, and empathy — with a dash of “why is this book a university class?” energy. Goal: Finish the book and reflect on applying self-co

Hey friends! Not sure about you, but October has felt like one of those months that just refuses to end. How is it still October?? And for another whole week! 🍁 Also the jump from warm early-fall days to suddenly dark, wet, windy chaos out there was ... abrupt. 🌧️ I hope you’re reading this somewhere cozy with a blanket and something comforting in your hands. I, personally, discovered eggnog at the grocery store this week — so this post is brought to you by many mugs of egg

Hello 👋 Welcome back to our weekly dive into Fierce Self-Compassion ! & Happy October! 🍂 How are we already  two-thirds through the month (what?!)? Whether you’re reading along with us, catching up, or just popping in for inspiration, this post will cover Chapters 5 & 6 — full of practical self-compassion strategies, thought-provoking reflections, and a little mix of fun connections and personal thoughts from me. Let’s jump in! ✨ 📘 This week... onto Part Two: Chapter 5: Ho

Who’s still with me? If you started the book and then paused, don’t worry—you’re not behind! Next week is a catch-up week . These...

Welcome (or welcome back) to book club! Here’s the reading plan in case you need a refresher: Weekly Breakdown And—if you haven’t...