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Professional counseling is a career within the world of mental health that works with all types of people on any significant stresses in their lives. They can diagnose and treat a wide variety of issues and tend to take a global perspective on their clients’ lives. To be a counselor, you need a master’s degree … Continue reading Career Day: A Counselor’s Primer for Prospective Counselors
Too often when people think of abusive relationships, they envision the worst of it: black eyes, women's shelters, mournful country songs about liquor and fists. But abuse isn't always so black and blue. There are more subtle kinds of abuse that, if left unchecked, can fester and overtake you until you feel hopeless and lonely … Continue reading Recognizing Emotional Abuse
A year and a half ago, I started a podcast about books and pop culture with three of my friends. We named it #BookSquadGoals, and this week we published our 40th episode! It's crazy to think we've spent 60+ hours screaming our opinions at each other, and even crazier to think there are at least … Continue reading Guest Post: How to Start a Podcast
If I asked you to name some strong, empowered female characters, it'd be easy to come up with a handful of answers on the spot: Jynn Urso, Cersei Lannister, Captain Janeway, Belinda Blumenthal, Black Widow, any Sigourney Weaver character. There's definitely no shortage of kickass female heroes in our media these days. It's like a … Continue reading The Evolution of Crybaby Characters
Mythologies all over the world feature strong, terrifying women and goddesses. But all I really know about is Greek mythology, so that's what we're going for today. It's party time. 1. Circe If you know even the tiniest bit about Greek mythology, you know about Circe. She was basically the first-ever witch, except given the … Continue reading 5 Awesome Mythological Women
There aren’t many experiences in your life quite like becoming a mom for the first time. When my son came, the first three months of his life were a roller coaster of emotions for him, for me, for everyone. By month four, I had some of it figured out: I understood his cries, got him … Continue reading Guest Blog: How To Balance Work & Motherhood
This year, we celebrated America by celebrating ourselves. Take a break from your 4th of July hangover and instead read about some of our favorite kickass American women. Women who inspire us - in art, in science, in beauty, in strength of spirit. We love them, and we love you. Happy 5th of July, … Continue reading 9 Kickass American Women Who Will Strengthen Your Patriotism
I love reading. I would be perfectly happy if I made my living sitting in a comfy chair reading a book, eating twizzlers, gummy bears, gummy worms (really anything in the gummy varietal), sipping coffee or tea (getting fat, obviously) all day long. When I was a kid they had RAD days at school. That … Continue reading Guest Spot: Jennifer Muses on Blogging
© DC Comics It's a monumental period for women's representation in the media. Rey and Jinn from Star Wars, the ladies of Game of Thrones, the cast of Hidden Figures, Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor. This influx of well-written, inspiring women is awesome and long-awaited, and yet none of them are quite as vital, quite as … Continue reading Belinda Blumenthal vs. Wonder Woman: Who is 2017’s Foremost Feminist Icon?
© Refinery29 "How Do I Look Hot In a Bikini Despite Cellulite?" This question was submitted by Natalie, which, firstly, hello Natalie, it made me insanely excited to get this question because it made me feel like I was running a legitimate blog with an actual readership instead of whatever the hell this is. Secondly, this … Continue reading HTLYT Answers Your Questions: “How Do I Look Hot In a Bikini Despite Cellulite?”