<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Struggles-2-Strengths Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggles-2-Strengths Consulting: transforming lived experiences into lasting strengths.]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:21:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[the courage to change the things I can]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is such an amazing experience to hold space for another on their healing journey, while reflecting on how my own can guide them. Another coaching session with a client today reminded me that subtle action amidst the ocean of things we cannot change is often more powerful than we think. As I slowly grow in my new consulting business, I am in awe of the progress I’ve made in learning to live well with a serious mood disorder. I now have a deep appreciation of the richness the bipolar...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/the-courage-to-change-the-things-i-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69990018fc53c4063862b87a</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-awareness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:50:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_d0f894dc9bda40858a4e4e451043777c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipolar and burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m back. After taking a month away to recalibrate from burnout, I started writing a few paragraphs of this blog and realized it felt empty, like what I started writing was just more of the same as last time:  “I burned out, I paused, I'm back. It’s ok, I live with bipolar, but here’s how I got through it, etc” Wash, rinse, repeat. But that's not what I'm trying to get at. I'm realizing that I want to go a little bit deeper and talk about what's behind the burnout and how it is that I have...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/bipolar-and-burnout-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e34c35f33d6f377098555</guid><category><![CDATA[Mood & Energy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_68ebf0a525ca4f86bcfc1c7e7c8d8604~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Authentic Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[My recent time out in nature on my yearly solo trip to T’szil mountain (commonly known as Mt. Currie) brought back lots of memories and reflections on my past.  The photographer in me always takes my camera with me.  No, not the one on my phone – my digital SLR that allows me to zoom in completely in the viewfinder and lose myself in the moment. And that camera lens takes me into beautiful worlds. Reflecting on what I thought my life would be many years ago, versus what it actually is now,...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/the-authentic-lens-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e2aae4c23c170e139e8dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Stimulation & Stillness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_7f8f5b04269e4d8684767de3b2d5c9fc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Authentic Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[My recent time out in nature on my yearly solo trip to T’szil mountain (commonly known as Mt. Currie) brought back lots of memories and reflections on my past.  The photographer in me always takes my camera with me.  No, not the one on my phone – my digital SLR that allows me to zoom in completely in the viewfinder and lose myself in the moment. And that camera lens takes me into beautiful worlds. Reflecting on what I thought my life would be many years ago, versus what it actually is now,...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/the-authentic-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e26c67ab417a19fc1a060</guid><category><![CDATA[Stimulation & Stillness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_7f8f5b04269e4d8684767de3b2d5c9fc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipolar and burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m back. After taking a month away to recalibrate from burnout, I started writing a few paragraphs of this blog and realized it felt empty, like what I started writing was just more of the same as last time:  “I burned out, I paused, I'm back. It’s ok, I live with bipolar, but here’s how I got through it, etc” Wash, rinse, repeat. But that's not what I'm trying to get at. I'm realizing that I want to go a little bit deeper and talk about what's behind the burnout and how it is that I have...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/bipolar-and-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa5bf8e6cd293e43778720</guid><category><![CDATA[Mood & Energy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_68ebf0a525ca4f86bcfc1c7e7c8d8604~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[the health of the mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, I've been hearing the words "mental health" everywhere in the news.  It seems as though those two words stitched together create tension for many people. They are often associated with diagnosed mental health conditions or “mental illnesses”, distressing experiences, and inpatient psychiatric voluntary or involuntary care.  I’m curious though. When did talking about mental health start meaning only “mental illness” or “psychiatric disorder”? Mental health, at its core, is the simple...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/the-health-of-the-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b658f4d1b1d9cdf2184863</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-awareness]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:05:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_d79f4214873f47ce952a06796a2404f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[the health of the mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, I've been hearing the words "mental health" everywhere in the news.  It seems as though those two words stitched together create tension for many people. They are often associated with diagnosed mental health conditions or “mental illnesses”, distressing experiences, and inpatient psychiatric voluntary or involuntary care.  I’m curious though. When did talking about mental health start meaning only “mental illness” or “psychiatric disorder”? Mental health, at its core, is the simple...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/the-health-of-the-mind-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be272b7f9f2342cf65724b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_d79f4214873f47ce952a06796a2404f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[the courage to change the things I can]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is such an amazing experience to hold space for another on their healing journey, while reflecting on how my own can guide them. Another coaching session with a client today reminded me that subtle action amidst the ocean of things we cannot change is often more powerful than we think. As I slowly grow in my new consulting business, I am in awe of the progress I’ve made in learning to live well with a serious mood disorder. I now have a deep appreciation of the richness the bipolar...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/the-courage-to-change-the-things-i-can-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be26d77f9f2342cf657219</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_d0f894dc9bda40858a4e4e451043777c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrity of action]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s been a few weeks with my head deep in computer-land, focusing on designing my new business website. As I come up for air, I’ve noticed the theme throughout this process has been one of integrity. Without knowing, this notion of transparent honesty has popped up in all spheres of my life, starting with my messaging on joelleperras.com .  I took on the challenge of building my own site and quickly woke to the reality that these web pages would carry my values and beliefs into the world....]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/integrity-of-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697c4479afd4a3da350bd330</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-awareness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:59:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_1a5c308e4f474c36a7d5aaeaff31103d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrity of action]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s been a few weeks with my head deep in computer-land, focusing on designing my new business website. As I come up for air, I’ve noticed the theme throughout this process has been one of integrity. Without knowing, this notion of transparent honesty has popped up in all spheres of my life, starting with my messaging on joelleperras.com .  I took on the challenge of building my own site and quickly woke to the reality that these web pages would carry my values and beliefs into the world....]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/integrity-of-action-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be27772ee347e040abcc3f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_1a5c308e4f474c36a7d5aaeaff31103d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My word of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love this time of year. I‘ve just completed my yearly ritual of beginning January: I spend a few days in retreat reviewing the previous year‘s successes, struggles and challenges. Then I meditate on what my soul desires for the year ahead, establishing my goals and dreams. And finish it off with my “word of the year” that will guide me through the fog on difficult days. This ritual has become a pillar in my mental health practice and management of Bipolar Disorder; it allows for...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/my-word-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b22bbbd1cfb4bde7d3af3</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-awareness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_4b3a3fb530f2405ba183c7a69d219a58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My word of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love this time of year. I‘ve just completed my yearly ritual of beginning January: I spend a few days in retreat reviewing the previous year‘s successes, struggles and challenges. Then I meditate on what my soul desires for the year ahead, establishing my goals and dreams. And finish it off with my “word of the year” that will guide me through the fog on difficult days. This ritual has become a pillar in my mental health practice and management of Bipolar Disorder; it allows for...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/my-word-of-the-year-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be27a32578495869b1bc32</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_4b3a3fb530f2405ba183c7a69d219a58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated to the loved ones of folks with Bipolar Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve spent most of my time sharing my lived-experience with Bipolar Disorder in this blog with the hope of helping others living with a similar condition feel less alone. Unknowingly, my raw stories have also impacted those who support loved ones who live with Bipolar, opening a door to better understanding dysregulated behavior that can feel so confusing to them. An important recent conversation with a loved-one offered me an important perspective shift; reminding me that my mission to...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/dedicated-to-the-loved-ones-of-folks-with-bipolar-disorder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693da19638266d8ba626cecd</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_f5303228f5794413b57d726d902d711e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dedicated to the loved ones of folks with Bipolar Disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve spent most of my time sharing my lived-experience with Bipolar Disorder in this blog with the hope of helping others living with a similar condition feel less alone. Unknowingly, my raw stories have also impacted those who support loved ones who live with Bipolar, opening a door to better understanding dysregulated behavior that can feel so confusing to them. An important recent conversation with a loved-one offered me an important perspective shift; reminding me that my mission to...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/dedicated-to-the-loved-ones-of-folks-with-bipolar-disorder-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be2708da3dad8a99909898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_f5303228f5794413b57d726d902d711e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A first for everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like you were stepping into the role you were made for? This is something I am feeling for the first time in my life. It has come with years of self-doubt, overcoming challenges and transforming my past into richness for the present. This might sound a bit like destiny-speak, as if there is only one thing meant for me, or perhaps fate made it happen. I don’t actually believe there is only one role for me in this lifetime, though I am currently experiencing a very strong...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/a-first-for-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692a36109d72494dae9ec2af</guid><category><![CDATA[Work & Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_ea6925300d07472480e3ea53fd053cbb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A first for everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt like you were stepping into the role you were made for? This is something I am feeling for the first time in my life. It has come with years of self-doubt, overcoming challenges and transforming my past into richness for the present. This might sound a bit like destiny-speak, as if there is only one thing meant for me, or perhaps fate made it happen. I don’t actually believe there is only one role for me in this lifetime, though I am currently experiencing a very strong...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/a-first-for-everything-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be27be5542b45b1a12f405</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_ea6925300d07472480e3ea53fd053cbb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Detox: the phone is meant for talking]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 7th, 2025 It’s that time again. Feeling overstimulated by the world of cell phones + computer screens, my physical + mental fatigue have taken over, and my focus has left the building. It’s time to step back from the incessant speed of life. Lucky enough, I caught this before spiraling out into a bipolar episode. I have felt it brewing these past weeks, with emotional dysregulation, depressive thoughts and the dance of hypomanic bursts. I’m stepping away for a bit to recalibrate,...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/digital-detox-the-phone-is-meant-for-talking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924fe3a56b819e3fb9709fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Stimulation & Stillness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:57:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_4221955294d4425c9bfda5b3d482fc25~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Detox: the phone is meant for talking]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 7th, 2025 It’s that time again. Feeling overstimulated by the world of cell phones + computer screens, my physical + mental fatigue have taken over, and my focus has left the building. It’s time to step back from the incessant speed of life. Lucky enough, I caught this before spiraling out into a bipolar episode. I have felt it brewing these past weeks, with emotional dysregulation, depressive thoughts and the dance of hypomanic bursts. I’m stepping away for a bit to recalibrate,...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/digital-detox-the-phone-is-meant-for-talking-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be27da2ee347e040abcc8f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_4221955294d4425c9bfda5b3d482fc25~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The “WHY” can carry me through]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 17th, 2025 Another week of moving forward with my new consulting business- and another experience of depression creeping up after the hypomania of the prior week. Bipolar Disorder never sleeps, so relying on my mental health routine is essential to keep my dream business alive. Total transparency: I don’t have this thing figured out (my business, or bipolar). Total truth: I can get through any bipolar episode or instability with patience and care. Total amazement: I know what my...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/post/the-why-can-carry-me-through</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924ea229745b3c9f143ef03</guid><category><![CDATA[Work & Purpose]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:35:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_b4b1a52721504cfb951f62a60bb2cb20~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The “WHY” can carry me through]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 17th, 2025 Another week of moving forward with my new consulting business- and another experience of depression creeping up after the hypomania of the prior week. Bipolar Disorder never sleeps, so relying on my mental health routine is essential to keep my dream business alive. Total transparency: I don’t have this thing figured out (my business, or bipolar). Total truth: I can get through any bipolar episode or instability with patience and care. Total amazement: I know what my...]]></description><link>https://www.joelleperras.com/fr/post/the-why-can-carry-me-through-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be27f6762c45b124a96ebf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d623f8_b4b1a52721504cfb951f62a60bb2cb20~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Joëlle P</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>