Welcome to the Cushion Mental Health blog, a space for thoughtful reflection and insight for women and mothers who carry significant responsibility across work, family and relationships.

The writing here is reflective and grounded, with moments of humor woven in that often resonate with women and mothers. It is offered with honesty, compassion, and a deep understanding of daily life. This space is for slowing down, making sense of your inner experience, and exploring growth and alignment beyond simply getting through the day.

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Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/10/26 Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/10/26

Imposter Syndrome in High-Performing Women (Even When You’re Actually Good)

If you’re a high-performing woman, you may look confident on the outside but feel like a fraud on the inside. This post explains why imposter syndrome happens even when you’re truly capable, and includes practical tools to stop second-guessing yourself.

Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/9/26 Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/9/26

Marriage After Kids: Why Everything Feels Different (And What to Do About It)

Marriage often feels different after kids. If you’re stuck in logistics, feeling disconnected, or noticing resentment build, you’re not alone. This post explains why it happens and offers practical tools to reconnect, plus a downloadable check in worksheet.

Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/5/26 Natalie Saada, LMHC 1/5/26

You’re Not Falling Apart. You’re Just Tired of Holding It All Together

You’re functioning, showing up, and getting things done but you’re exhausted. This post explores why feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing, and includes a gentle, downloadable checklist to help you put some of the weight down.

Natalie Saada, LMHC 12/26/25 Natalie Saada, LMHC 12/26/25

You Were Never Meant to Do It All Alone

Some days, it feels like life put all your responsibilities into a blender and hit “puree.” You sip your coffee and wonder how anyone is supposed to handle this. And yet somehow, you’re still standing—shoulders permanently near your ears, rest making you uneasy like you’re forgetting an obligation you haven’t even agreed to, and lying in bed at night mentally planning tomorrow, next week, and that one conversation from 2012 that absolutely did not require a replay.