Tamara Hubbard, LCPC

10/12/2025

Do you ever find yourself worrying about what others think about you?

I know I do! After all, it’s very easy to get caught up in the “comparison trap”, where we compare ourselves to others and how they navigate life.

But here’s the truth - we’re all so busy just trying to get through each day and our own stuff that we’re not really focused on others. We’re more focused on ourselves and what’s happening in our own world.

Which means that people likely aren’t focusing on you and your actions as much as you think they are!

Reminding ourselves of this can be helpful for unhooking from anxious thoughts about being judged if we don’t look, act, or think like others.

So, try giving less of your energy to worrying about what others think of you, and instead, use that energy to do more of what makes you feel good and helps you be the you that you want to be in this world! ❤️

10/09/2025

Hope these parenting quotes are helpful ones to read this week...or any week!

10/09/2025

Thank you for sharing this Healio article, ACAAI!

Food allergies can be scary for kids. They may be even scarier for parents. But strategies are available to help families manage the fear, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, told Healio.“Those of us in mental health are trying to help individuals and families with allergies find a workable balance betw...

10/01/2025

May Contain Anxiety is officially available as of today wherever books are sold!

09/23/2025

Someone please pinch me because it's only ONE WEEK until the official publication day for "May Contain Anxiety", which is next Tuesday, September 30th!

On that note, the final early is from global parenting expert and anaphylaxis ambassador, Jo Frost. (You may also know her as television's Supernanny).

Jo and I connected years ago when I invited her to be a guest on my former podcast, "Exploring Food Allergy Families" (episodes 20 & 21), which can still be found on all podcast apps.

So, why did I reach out to her to be a guest on my food allergy-focused podcast?

Because Jo manages her own food allergies and is a spokesperson for multiple food allergy and anaphylaxis advocacy organizations. She has also helped families managing food allergies, and even featured one of these families on an episode of Supernanny.

(On a side note, Jo and I also connect on England because she's from there, and because I am married to a Brit, England is my 2nd home. As such, it's not uncommon for us to make note of our mutual love of tea and UK-made Cadbury chocolate, which simply isn't the same as Cadbury chocolate here in the States).

When I reached out to Jo earlier this year to ask if she'd be willing to read the book and provide a blurb for it, I was honored when she said she would be willing to amidst a jam-packed schedule.

Thank you SO much Jo for your ongoing support for my work with parents and families within the allergy community, and for your ongoing support for this book. It means a lot to me!

Finally, thank you to ALL who provided early book reviews and blurbs for . If you've missed any of these early reviews, be sure to scroll through my posts to see them. And be sure to follow the work these people are doing, too!

If you want to learn more about this book, visit www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com/book or check it out via your favorite bookstore website. And as of September 30th, it will be available in paperback, hardcover, e-book, and audiobook versions!

You can also put in a request for your local library to carry it, too - a fact I recently learned about and wanted to share.

09/17/2025

Thank you so much, my friend! (Chicago Allergy Center)

09/14/2025

Thanks so much for helping to spread the news about , Zachary Rubin, MD! More book info here: https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/book

Parenting a child with food allergies is rewarding, but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming and anxiety-inducing at times. That’s why I’m so excited about my friend Tamara Hubbard’s new book: May Contain Anxiety: Managing the Overwhelm of Parenting Children with Food Allergies.

This book offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a much-needed reminder: you are not alone in this journey. Whether you’re navigating label reading, school lunches, or the constant “what ifs,” Tamara brings both expertise and empathy to help families feel more confident and supported.

Highly recommend this for any parent, caregiver, or professional supporting kids with food allergies.

Available now wherever books are sold!

09/13/2025

Courage doesn’t always look like making bold leaps or taking big actions.

Sometimes it’s just showing up when you’d rather hide, speaking your truth when your voice shakes, or taking the next small step forward when fear whispers “stay still”.

💬 What’s one way you’ve practiced engaging with your courage lately - big or small?

08/24/2025

Walking into my local library last week, something caught my eye in their garden area. It was this painted stone, which put a big smile on my face.

I remember a few years back when there was a trend to leave stones around town with empowering messages and images to make people smile. Can we please start that trend again?

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08/06/2025

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