Other Archives - Iris Hogan

Mom Rage: When You’re a Good Mom Running on Empty

Mom Rage Isn’t a Failure. It’s Feedback. If you’ve ever snapped over spilled cereal, hissed “please stop touching me” through clenched teeth, or locked yourself in the bathroom to cry into a hand towel for three uninterrupted minutes, take a breath. You’re not alone....

Why Postpartum Memories Feel Like a Blur

There’s something strange about the first year after having a baby. You live thousands of moments… and somehow so many of them disappear. You remember the huge things. The terrifying fever at 2 a.m. The diaper blowout in the car seat. The night you cried in the...

How Do I Know if I am Ready for EMDR?

One of the most common questions I hear from the women I work with is: “How do I know if I’m ready for EMDR?” But the real questions underneath usually sound more like: What if I open something I can’t handle What if it makes things worse What if I’m functioning “well...

What EMDR Therapy Feels Like: An Honest Look Inside the Process

If you’ve been considering EMDR, you may have found yourself wondering something that feels surprisingly vulnerable to ask: “What does this actually feel like?” Not the textbook explanation. Not the clinical definition. What people usually want to know is something...

High-Functioning Anxiety in Women: Calm Outside, Chaos Inside

High-functioning anxiety in women often hides behind a calm smile and a packed calendar. Inside, it can feel like running on espresso-fueled autopilot. Let’s look at the subtle signs—and what can help.

Eco-Anxiety & Wildfire Season in Seattle: A Women’s Guide

When Seattle Skies Turn Red Again Eco-Anxiety, Wildfire Season, and the Nervous System Some summers in Seattle feel different now. You wake up and check the air quality, already knowing the windows will need to stay closed again today. You refresh wildfire maps while...