mollynagelli
Molly is a married 40yo Stay-at-Home mom to her growing garden of three girls aged 6,4, and 3. Molly is passionate about maternal mental wellness and practices Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help keep her mind balanced. She enjoys experimenting in her kitchen with many flavors and binge watching shows on Hulu and Netflix after the girls go to bed.
Detroit Irish Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in New Ways
When I gave birth to my third daughter via C-section, the doctors offered me a choice of what I would like to listen to during the surgery. I didn't hesitate to choose St. Patrick's...
Let’s Talk Mental Health During the Holiday Season
Holidays during the fall and winter seasons can be stressful, especially for us moms. Mothers carry the bulk of the mental load for their families whether they work outside the home or are a...
Diwali: A Holiday You May Not Be Familiar With
We live in a diverse world. There are many cultural clusters in the areas in and around metro Detroit. In fact, the largest single immigrant group in Metro Detroit comes from India. This weekend, on...
Intermittent Fasting: Breaking the Cycle of Overeating
DISCLAIMER: The following post outlines the writer's personal experience with intermittent fasting. It is not intended to act as medical advice. As always, please consult your doctor before considering any new diet plans.
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Celebrating Indian Independence Day 2020
August 15 is the 73rd anniversary of India’s liberation from British rule. The metro Detroit area has a relatively large minority population of Indian immigrants who celebrate Indian Independence Day, similar to how we Americans...
Pentwater: Detroit Moms’ Favorite Michigan Vacation Spots
A Michigan resident all my life, I grew up going camping around the state. Outdoor camping is social distancing friendly– it encourages seclusion and isolating your family unit in the outdoors. Whether you tent...
An Irish Mom’s Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Metro Detroit
Growing up Irish in Metro Detroit means being a part of a thriving Irish-American community that celebrates cultural heritage year-round. Every March, the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day comes around, and over the...
A “Break” from Being Needed
My husband often wonders what it is that I need a “break” from as a mother of three girls five and under. After thinking about the question, I have finally come up with an...
What Is DBT and How I Use It as a Mother
I learned to practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from social workers at the University of Michigan in the group therapy setting. For five years I attended a group designed to teach pregnant women and new...
Introducing Molly Ann Nagelli…a Livonia Mom
Introducing yourself is an awkward process. It consists of sharing information about yourself that is personal but not too private. As a Bipolar individual, I am, by default, prone to over-sharing, and as a...