Coach Chrissy’s Blog
Welcome to my blog, a sanctuary where the beautiful truth about hope-centered living unfolds like a map to unexplored territories within yourself. Here, hope isn't just a feeling—it's a science, a practice, and a pathway forward for anyone seeking to bloom in a brighter tomorrow.
Every post springs from my deepest conviction that life isn't a crisis to endure but a gift of awakening, calling you into your own remarkable future. Whether you're navigating midlife transitions, seeking mental wellness tools, or simply hungry for more meaningful days, you've found a community that honors your journey.
Here, you'll discover personal stories that mirror your own experiences, practical wisdom for everyday challenges, and gentle guidance for those hearing the call toward something more authentic. Each exploration delves into different facets of the hope journey—from recognizing patterns that no longer serve you and healing past wounds to embracing your authentic gifts and reimagining what's possible in this next chapter.
Through Root & Wick Coaching, I partner with people exactly where they are, nurturing deep roots of resilience while igniting new possibilities. This hope-centered, trauma-informed space creates room for your whole story—honoring where you've been while lighting the path forward with practical tools and compassionate support.
Expect honest conversations about transformation, purpose-finding practices you can implement today, and inspiration for crafting that remarkable next chapter that both fulfills you deeply and serves the world that needs your unique magic.
Your Midlife Coach, Chrissy
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Beyond Heartbreak: Building Hope In Relationships with Neurodivergent Adults
When you love someone navigating neurodivergence and mental illness, you learn to hold contradictions. Frustration sits on your shoulders while wonder lights up your eyes. Disappointment weighs on your mind as possibility whispers in your ear. Anger tightens your jaw until tenderness softens your voice.
This isn't just another article about "coping" with a loved one's challenges. It's an invitation to a profound shift in how we understand minds that work differently from what our culture considers "normal."
Beyond Heartbreak: Parenting Adult Children With Mental Illness
I write this as a love letter to parents of adult children with mental illness—acknowledging your journey, your pain, and the remarkable strength you demonstrate each day in your journey with an adult child with mental illness. My words come from a place of shared understanding, as mental illness is woven through generations of my own family tree.
Rewiring Your Mind: 7 Simple Steps To Train Your Brain to Hope Instead of Fear
In our fast-paced world, our brains often default to fear and anxiety—a protective mechanism that once kept our ancestors alive, but now frequently steals our joy. A hope-centered brain operates from a place of calm, confidence and reason, while a brain dominated by fear becomes irritable, irrational, and reactive. We weren't designed to live in a constant state of alarm, which leads to chronic stress, elevated blood pressure, and numerous health conditions that diminish our quality of life.
How To Thrive In Uncertain Times: Embracing Hope As Rebellion
In a world that feels like it's unraveling at the seams, you're not alone in wondering how to cope. Many people are asking, “How do I respond and protect myself and loved ones against the chaos and uncertainty? In community, these feelings and concerns could become fertile ground for authentic hope. Hope forms the basis for personal and collective rebellion against uncertain times