Gestation Beyond the Womb: Nurturing the World That Is Becoming
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/09/2025This reflection explores how pregnancy offers a powerful metaphor for our collective becoming: a nation gestating society, society gestating culture, and the international community gestating the future of the world. Drawing from Trauma-Informed Developmental Care, it highlights how inequities act as toxins in our collective womb while care, justice, and belonging create conditions for resilience and flourishing.
Rediscovering Our Inner Superhero: The First Step in Relational Healing
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/08/2025Healing begins with our relationship to self. Rediscover your inner superhero and unbury the joy, wonder, and authenticity within you.
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.
Ripple Post 6: Presence as Practice, Not Performance
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/07/2025In 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.
