Mindfully Nursed

09/09/2025

From Then to Now: Why I Do What I Do

In 2019, I wrote this:

“We had a thriving baby girl and then suddenly we didn’t… suddenly she wouldn’t feed properly or gain weight. The crying started and it felt like it would never stop. The nights were endless.
It still feels surreal and the entire first year of Charlotte’s life is a blur for me. I couldn’t tell you when she crawled or what her first word was. No baby book filled out. I can clearly tell you EVERY food that made her scream for hours or the painstaking process of trialing them.
Endless doctors appointments. Advocating constantly for her. Protecting her. Often feeling as if NO ONE ACTUALLY GOT IT. It was my job to keep her safe 24/7. It was exhausting.
This was when I really embraced the “Mama Bear” in me.
I’m still recovering. It was hard. Even as it got easier… it was still hard.”

Fast forward to today.

I’ve walked this journey again, unexpectedly, with my third. And while it has brought its own heartbreak, it has also brought clarity.

Because out of that sadness, desperation, and longing for support, something grew.

💡 A business built from lived experience.
💡 A mission to surround families with care, compassion, and guidance.
💡 A community where the deep loneliness of these battles feels a little less lonely.

Mindfully Nursed exists because I never want another parent to feel the isolation I felt. I know what it is to carry the weight of “no one gets it.” And I know how life-changing it is to finally feel seen, understood, and supported.

This isn’t just a business for me. It’s the purpose that came from the hardest chapters of my motherhood.

If you’re walking this road — you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re looking for nursing support and consultations to navigate the ins and outs of FPIES and similar struggles, or you need a space to process the grief, trauma, and pain with a therapist who understands deeply — I’m here.

📍 In-person in Cornwall, ON or virtually across Ontario
📅 Book at mindfullynursed.janeapp.com

09/01/2025

Labour Day = Jays game on the TV ⚾️ + me sneaking in some planning time 👩‍💻

I’m working on group therapy offerings for this fall, and I don’t want to just guess what people need — I’d rather ask you.

If there was a supportive group space you could join, what would you want it to focus on?
💬 Drop your vote in the comments OR head to my stories to click on the poll.

Options I’m playing with:
✨ Mom guilt & identity shifts
✨ Anxiety + nervous system overwhelm
✨ Burnout & finding energy again
✨ Boundaries & saying no without guilt
✨ Something else? (Tell me!)

Your input helps me shape this into something that really fits what people are needing right now.

08/19/2025

Came home from our “family vacation” and brewed coffee straight onto the counter because I forgot the cup.
That about says it all.

Because let’s be honest: vacations aren’t vacations for moms. They’re the same job in a different location… with worse sleep. You pack, plan, referee, carry the guilt when it’s not picture-perfect — and end up more drained than before.

Here’s the thing: your kids don’t need perfect memories.
They don’t need you to do it all.
They need a mom with a full cup.

That’s what therapy can be. A space to refill your own cup.

Because you matter too.

✨ Book here: mindfullynursed.janeapp.com

08/06/2025

There’s so much we hold in session that you’ll probably never hear out loud.

Not because we’re hiding anything. But because the space is yours, not ours.
Because part of our job is to stay steady, to let you take the lead.
But behind the steady nods and quiet presence, we’re often thinking things like this.

This post is a glimpse into what it’s like to sit with you.
With care. With respect. With a kind of reverence that doesn’t always have words.

If you’re looking for therapy that feels safe, real, and grounded in actual relationship, I’m here.

📍 Nurse Psychotherapy in Cornwall, ON
🖥 Virtual across Ontario and Nova Scotia
📅 Book at mindfullynursed.janeapp.com

08/04/2025

Sometimes self care looks like setting boundaries, getting more sleep, remembering we were meant to also drink water along with our 5th cup of coffee, and of course- finding an amazing therapist to support you along the way.

But, sometimes self care also means taking care of your skin, hands, and feet while enjoying a quiet, peaceful atmosphere to help calm your nervous system.

If the second part resonates with you, talk to Lindsey, owner and founder of Afterglow Beauty & Wellness or visit her booking page afterglowbeautywellness.janeapp.com

✨️ Your glow-up starts here ✨️

I’m so excited to welcome you into my new space at Afterglow Beauty & Wellness - a calming retreat I’ve created with you in mind.

If you’ve been feeling tired, dull, or simply stretched too thin, it’s time to come back to yourself. Whether it’s the deep calm of a relaxation massage, the radiant results of a G.M Collin facial, or the simple pleasure of a perfectly polished manicure, every treatment I offer is designed to feel like an exhale.

I use only premium products - from Canadian-made G.M Collin skincare to carefully selected long-wear polishes - and I bring intention and care to every service.

I’m already booking into next week, and appointments are filling fast. I’d love to help you feel refreshed and glowing again.

📍 Book your appointment https://afterglowbeautywellness.janeapp.com/

08/01/2025

Friday night check-in
Just you and me for a second.

You made it through the week.
But if we’re being honest…
That tightness in your chest?
That edge in your voice?
That kind of numb, checked-out feeling by now?

That’s not rest. That’s your nervous system hitting its limit.

When you’ve been running on stress and survival all week, the crash can feel just as intense. And that doesn’t mean anything’s wrong with you. It means your body’s been doing everything it can to get you through.

But here’s the thing:
Survival mode isn’t the same as support.
Pushing through isn’t the same as healing.
And shutting down isn’t the same as peace.

This is exactly the kind of work we do in therapy.
We build space to slow down, feel safe again, and actually rest—without guilt, without performing, without waiting for things to get worse.

If your system is asking for something different, you’re allowed to listen.

💬 You can book a consult or first session at mindfullynursed.janeapp.com.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.

07/27/2025

FPIES is rare. But it shouldn’t be unknown.
(Long read, but if you’re a parent navigating this, it’s worth it.)

Last week, I found myself in a familiar place: the emergency room with my son, calmly but urgently explaining that we suspected an FPIES reaction. This time, it was likely triggered by playdough. Wheat is a known FPIES trigger for him, but it had been over a year since any exposure. We had hoped he had outgrown it. Sadly, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

As I shared his usual reaction pattern, timelines, and the treatments he’s historically responded well to, the triage nurse looked at me and said,
“Wow. You’re so knowledgeable. That’s really helping me right now.”

I let her know that their system still doesn’t allow FPIES to be entered properly. Chickpeas, another one of his triggers, can’t even be selected under legumes or allergies. Every time we come, I have to say it out loud and explain it from the beginning.

I also mentioned that his temperature had started to drop as the vomiting intensified, and that he usually becomes lethargic at this stage. These were signs we were already in the acute phase.

FPIES reactions often begin with vomiting, but they can quickly progress. Some children go on to develop dehydration, low blood pressure, hypothermia, and in rare cases, shock. These symptoms can be easy to miss if a child doesn’t “look sick,” which is why clear, timely support is so important.

We were brought to the back fairly quickly and seen by the chief ER physician. I said, “My son has FPIES,” and he responded without hesitation,
“I know what that is.”
And I could finally breathe.

I didn’t have to give the usual crash course. I had our printed ER letters ready, but I didn’t even need to hand them over. He received IV fluids and Zofran right away. We were able to avoid steroid treatment this time. The vomiting stopped, and within the hour he was back to his usual, energetic self. After monitoring him for another 30 minutes, the physician felt confident sending us home, knowing I could manage things if anything changed. Before we left, he even joked about offering me a job in the department, which made me laugh but also feel seen in my role as a nurse.

But it hasn’t always been like this.

Eight years ago, I sat in a different ER with my daughter and was treated very differently. I was dismissed. Told I was overreacting. Heard things like, “I’ve never heard of that,” and “you don’t want to put a needle in such a small child,” as I tried to explain how important IV access is in these situations. I later wrote to the patient advocate. I received an apology. Staff were trained. But that experience stayed with me.

Since then, I haven’t stopped advocating.

I was later interviewed in our local paper, alongside another FPIES mom who’s now a close friend, about the lack of appropriate emergency care for families like ours. Since then, I’ve continued to build community and educate wherever I can.

Now, through Mindfully Nursed, I teach families how to prepare for moments like these. What to say. What to bring. What to watch for. And how to advocate when things get scary.

Because kids like mine deserve better.
And parents shouldn’t have to become medical experts just to be taken seriously.
But when they do, I want them to feel prepared and less alone.

If you’re navigating an FPIES diagnosis, or wondering if that might be what’s going on, I see you.
You’re not alone.

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📍 Support for Ontario families
🔗 Link in bio

07/21/2025

Not all struggles are loud.
Some are soft. Quiet. Even invisible.

You can look like you’re managing just fine—and still feel lost, exhausted, or completely disconnected on the inside.

If you’re holding invisible stress, pain, or pressure:
You’re not making it up. You’re not too sensitive.
You’re human.

I see you. And I help people like you come back to themselves, one gentle step at a time.

🩺 RN Psychotherapy | Virtual across Ontario
📍 In-person in Cornwall
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07/21/2025

Sunday truths that deserve more space:
• You don’t have to earn rest.
• Slowness isn’t failure.
• Your body might need recovery, not productivity.
• Being tired doesn’t mean you’re doing life wrong.
• Gentleness is a valid way forward.

Let it land.
And come back to it anytime you forget.