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.
Troubling Care, Reimagining Care: Lessons from the NICU
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 31/08/2025Explore how care in the NICU is multiple, co-produced, and shaped by power. Drawing on research and Trauma-Informed Developmental Care, Mary E. Coughlin reflects on reimagining the NICU as a true community of care.
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.
The Monster We Fed: What Conspiracy Theories Reveal About Us
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 20/07/2025Why do conspiracy theories persist even when facts are clear? This trauma-informed reflection explores the psychology behind misinformation, the emotional roots of belief, and how deeper listening—not louder yelling—can help us heal a fractured culture.
