What Barbie Teaches Us About Belonging, Becoming, and the Brave Work of Reimagining Ourselves

What Barbie Teaches Us About Belonging, Becoming, and the Brave Work of Reimagining OurselvesBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/08/2025

The 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.

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What Barbie Teaches Us About Belonging, Becoming, and the Brave Work of Reimagining Ourselves

Ripple Post 6: Presence as Practice, Not Performance

Ripple Post 6: Presence as Practice, Not PerformanceBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/07/2025

In the final Ripple Series post, Mary Coughlin reflects on presence as a lifelong practice—not a performance. She invites readers to carry this work forward with intention, compassion, and continued connection through TIP 2.0.

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Ripple Post 6: Presence as Practice, Not Performance

Will AI Replace Primary Care? A Trauma-Informed Take on the Future of Medicine

Will AI Replace Primary Care?
A Trauma-Informed Take on the Future of MedicineBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 16/07/2025

How AI is transforming primary care—and why the future of medicine still depends on human presence, trauma-informed care, and relational healing.

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Will AI Replace Primary Care?
A Trauma-Informed Take on the Future of Medicine

When the Soul Goes Missing: Trauma-Informed Care Beyond the Checklist

When the Soul Goes Missing: Trauma-Informed Care Beyond the ChecklistBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 10/06/2025

Explore the difference between trauma-informed frameworks and procedural formulas in neonatal care. This soul-stirring piece reclaims the heart of healing and reminds us why presence—not protocol—is the true currency of care.

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When the Soul Goes Missing: Trauma-Informed Care Beyond the Checklist

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