The Joy Collective

07/28/2026

Someone asked me if I’m neutral on misogyny and racism.

No.

I’m a therapist. I’m neutral about helping people explore their experiences. I’m not neutral about systems or behaviors that harm people.

Those are two different things.

I can hold compassion for people while still naming oppression when it’s present. In fact, I think that’s part of ethical, effective therapy.

If you’re looking for therapy that doesn’t ask you to pretend your lived experience doesn’t matter, you’re in the right place.

What do you think people get wrong about what “neutrality” means in therapy? 👇🏾

06/27/2026

The way my life is set up now, on any average day you can find me highlighting stories of people who have mastered survival and are learning how to love.

06/27/2026

Audre Lorde reminds us that self-preservation is political warfare.

bell hooks reminds us that imagination is a form of resistance.

Perhaps joy lives where the two meet. When we rest, dream, create, and imagine beyond survival, we reclaim possibilities that oppression tries to take away.

06/04/2026

Who would you get to be if you got to create your life from a place of dreaming? What does your highest imagination dream of for you? If you didn’t spend so much time fighting for basic rights and freedoms, who would you be?

05/12/2026

All joy isn’t always giddy laughter. There is joy in resistance.

What is it like being on the frontlines of the gerrymandering wars?Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones knows firsthand.I spoke with him about his sta...

05/09/2026

Have you read this book? Would you be open to discussing your takeaways with fellow enthusiasts? If yes, check comments for more info.

05/05/2026

What happens when you say yes when you really mean no? Feeling irritated or numb because you keep saying yes? When you're depleted, others can't see you're struggling. Learn to protect your energy. Tag a friend who needs this reminder.

04/23/2026

Intimate partner femicide is the most common form of femicide globally. The UN estimates around 140 women and girls are killed daily by a current or former partner or family member. This is a critical issue demanding attention.

04/23/2026

Understanding intimate partner violence means recognizing coercive control as the main driver. It's a critical warning sign for potential escalation and severe harm.