The Last Frontier Is Us: Reimagining Humanity Beyond Expansion
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 05/09/2025What if the next great frontier isn’t technology or land, but humanity itself? Explore how belonging, healing, and care mark the true frontier of our time.
No Peace Without Justice: Ukraine, Trauma, and the Lessons We Must Not Forget
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 20/08/2025Peace without justice is betrayal. Ukraine shouldn’t surrender land—healing requires accountability, in the NICU and in the world.
A Nation at Risk, Again: The Crisis in Literacy, Numeracy, and What We Must Do About It
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 07/08/2025America’s literacy and numeracy crisis is deepening—and it’s not just about test scores. In this powerful post, Mary C. explores the trauma-informed implications of declining foundational skills, the cost to democracy and dignity, and what advocates, educators, and caregivers must do now to turn the tide.
What Barbie Teaches Us About Belonging, Becoming, and the Brave Work of Reimagining Ourselves
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/08/2025The Barbie movie isn’t just pink and playful—it’s a bold reflection of identity, belonging, and awakening. Through a trauma-informed, Caring Science lens, Barbie’s story shows us the power of reimagining our world with courage, care, and connection.
