The Honey. Blog
Welcome to The Honey Blog. Here, you’ll discover thoughtful writing on postpartum and perinatal mental health, the joys and challenges of parenthood, the impact of trauma on the nervous system, and the changes that come with midlife. We also demystify therapy, making it more approachable and accessible. Each post is crafted to offer insight, compassion, and a sense of calm as you navigate your own journey.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
They both prescribe mental health medication, but their training and approach differ. Learn why Honey partners with psychiatric nurse practitioners who blend medical skill with relational care.
The Day the Pain Was Gone: My Hysterectomy Story
After years of chronic pain and emotional exhaustion, Brooke shares the deeply personal story of her hysterectomy—what led to it, what it healed, and what it awakened.
What is IFS (Internal Family Systems)?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps you understand the different inner voices that drive you — the part that wants to please, the part that wants space, the part that’s just tired. At Honey, we use IFS to help those parts work together again, so your whole self can finally rest.
Hurt People Hurt People
When we say “hurt people hurt people,” what happens next? In this raw and real reflection, Honey founder, Brooke Miller explores emotional literacy, breaking generational cycles, and choosing integrity over retaliation—especially when the pain runs deep.
A Note From Our Founder: Why Honey Exists
Honey was founded on one simple truth: when mothers heal, families heal. What began as postpartum support has grown into a holistic emotional wellness space — created to hold every season of motherhood, from the first days of new life to the deep reckonings that follow years later. Founded by therapist and mom Brooke Miller, MA, LMFT, Honey exists to remind mothers that their wellbeing matters — profoundly.
What Does “Trauma-Informed” Actually Mean?
Being trauma-informed means understanding the nervous system, honoring choice and safety, and never rushing healing. Trauma often highlights the body’s brilliance, not its brokenness.