Meraki In Mind

04/06/2026

I recently had the honor of being a guest on Perfectly Imperfect Podcastt, and my heart is so full reflecting on the conversation we shared.

We talked about the Diamond Heart Therapy Annual Foster Cares Fund Gala, the power of intentional connections, and all things mental health! Moments like this remind me why I’m so passionate about mental health awareness — because when we share honestly, we give others permission to do the same.

I’m incredibly grateful for opportunities like this to use my voice, connect with others, and continue building spaces where conversations about mental health feel safe, heard, and real.
Thank you to everyone who listens, supports, and believes in the importance of these conversations. It truly means more than you know.
✨ Grateful for the connection.
✨ Grateful for the conversation.
✨ Grateful to keep showing up for this work.

Spotify Listener's: Season 1 Episode 8 Foster's Voice

Hear from Alysia Olson, a supporter of Foster's Voice - Su***de Awareness, in this episode. She shares more about what Foster's Voice helps as well as their Diamond Heart Therapy Annual Foster Cares Fund Gala on April 18 in Des Moines. Link below has more details and registration information.

Alysia also details how Diamond Heart Therapy works, providing no cost therapy services to those in need. It's an episode you don't want to miss as she gracefully also imparts her own learning from her own journey. There was a slight microphone technology issue mid-episode, FYI!

https://www.fostersvoice.org

03/02/2026

Truth bomb...therapy is hard.

01/06/2026

When your mind starts connecting with your body it wants you to do wild things. Like, go to the gym for the first time in years! Here's a little reminder to surround yourself with people who support you and push you to be the best version of you, step out of your comfort zone, be patient with yourself!

01/02/2026

2025 brought both grief and gratitude. 2026 is the year of becoming. I am ready for this journey and am so grateful I get to share it with you: https://www.merakiinmind.com/post/i-m-not-there-yet-i-m-becoming

12/25/2025

Merry Everything!! Take time for YOU this holiday season and remember you are so very loved. 💜

11/27/2025

Sending love to any and all. If you need extra love this holiday season please go to www.merakiinmind.com and write your thoughts. I promise there is someone out there who cares!

11/27/2025

Sending love to any and all. If you need extra love this holiday season please go to www.merakiinmind.com and write your thoughts. I promise there is someone out there who cares!

11/11/2025

Big Change. New Chapter.

I’m so excited (and honestly, a little emotional) to finally share something that’s been growing quietly behind the scenes — Meraki in Mind.

This space was born from my own journey with mental health, intention, and the messy beauty of growth. It’s a place for real and raw, honest journeys, and gentle reminders that we’re never alone in what we feel.

Meraki means to do something with soul, creativity, or love — and that’s exactly what this is. Every word, every post, everything shared has a piece of my heart in it.

Here’s to healing out loud, finding the good, and creating something meaningful.

Visit: www.merakiinmind.com
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Please share and invite anyone! I appreciate you all!

03/10/2025

Life has a funny way of coming full circle. I found myself, yet again, searching for hope in the darkness. My passion for raising awareness for mental health felt lost. I had the most incredible opportunity to help others find their light fall into my lap. I am beyond honored to be working with Foster’s Voice, a nonprofit dedicated to su***de awareness and providing free mental health services to people in our area.

Mental health should never be a privilege. Everyone deserves access to support, to someone who listens, and to a path toward healing. That’s why we’re working to raise funds to make these services accessible to those in need and hosting the FIRST annual gala on March 22. I am going out of my comfort zone and asking for help:

🌟 Here's How You Can Help:
💙Buy a ticket and join me at the gala! It will be an amazing night for a cause so near and dear to my heart!
💙 Donate to support free mental health services. The proceeds stay in the Des Moines area.
🤝 Become a Sponsor for our first annual gala.
📢 Share this post to spread awareness
If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you are not alone. Every contribution, big or small, helps save lives.
Let’s break the stigma and build a future where no one has to suffer in silence. If you have questions, please feel free to message me!

Be Kind. Give Grace. Spread Love.

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