I fall in love with things the way other people fall in love with people. For eight months I was obsessed with pole dancing. Three classes a week, filming myself to improve moves, seriously considering a home pole. Then, I woke up one day and it gave me the ick.

BodyDaphnySeptember 17, 2026Comment

In a hurry to slow down

There is a version of me from 2016 who knew exactly how to rest. Somehow between then and now, I lost her. It took my body shaking to bring that part of self back.

Self, Body, Motherhood, FemininityDaphnyAugust 13, 2026selfcareComment

Ritual, not routine

Caring for my skin, a practice I value in theory, but is a challenge to keep up with in my morning and night routine. I have found that it’s easier to stick to my routine when life is going well. Practicing this act of selfcare when life is a little overwhelming is challenging. Could redefining this act of care to ritual be the solution?