The Darkest Season of My Life Became the Work I Was Meant to Do
A deeply human reflection on how the darkest season of life became the work you were meant to do. This piece traces the journey from early honesty about mental health to losing Maddie, grieving forward, and building MentorWell with compassion and purpose. It offers grounded hope, gentle guidance, and one clear reminder: small steps and support matter more than perfection.
The Unspoken Crisis That’s Breaking Your Best People
A quiet crisis is unfolding in today’s workplaces: parents carrying the weight of a child’s mental health struggle. LifeLine Workshops give them clarity, language, and calm when they need it most. This isn’t about benefits—it’s about supporting parents so teams can stabilize, perform, and feel human again.
So Grief, Anger and Empathy Walk Into a Bar...
After losing his 14-year-old daughter Maddie, a father turned his grief into purpose. Through The Mentor Well, he helps teens and young adults find guidance, empathy, and strength before they reach a breaking point. This story reminds us that grief, anger, and empathy can build hope—and connection saves lives.
Be Kind Like Maddie for World Kindness Day
Maddie’s story reminds us that kindness can outlive loss. On World Kindness Day, The Mentor Well celebrates her legacy through mentorship—connecting caring adults with teens who need someone to listen, guide, and believe in them. Be kind like Maddie, and help kindness grow one conversation at a time.
The Lie We Tell Ourselves: “My Kid Would Tell Me if Something Was Wrong.”
Most parents believe their child would tell them if something was wrong. Chris Coulter shares a raw and honest reflection on losing his daughter Maddie and the lessons he wishes every parent understood. This powerful article challenges silence, denial, and fear—urging parents to listen with love, not assumptions.
1 in 4 Working Parents Is in Crisis. Think Your Business Feels It?
Nearly 1 in 4 working parents is struggling with a teen facing serious mental health challenges. Absenteeism is up 300% since the pandemic, but presenteeism is the hidden cost crippling organizations. Supporting families with proactive mental health resources through The MentorWell helps employees stay engaged, reduces benefit costs, and strengthens your workforce.
From Struggling Student to CEO: Why the Path Isn’t Always by Straight A’s
Grades matter—but they’re not the whole story. Emotional intelligence shapes the way teens navigate life, relationships, and leadership. At The MentorWell, we help students build EQ skills like self-awareness, conflict resolution, and resilience—the tools they’ll need far beyond the classroom.
This Question, Asked at the Right Time, Could Save a Life
Asking someone if they’re thinking of harming themselves won’t make things worse—it could save their life. In this emotional piece for Suicide Prevention Month, the founder of MentorWell shares the story of losing her daughter to suicide and offers guidance on how to ask the hardest question with compassion, courage, and care.
What I Learned from Losing Maddie: 6 Ways Grief Changes Your Brain Forever
Grief isn’t something you “get over.” It rewires the brain—memory fog, sleep disruption, survival mode, emotional flooding, and lasting change. After losing my daughter Maddie, I learned firsthand the lifelong impact of traumatic loss. This is why The MentorWell exists: to give kids trusted mentors before silence and struggle become crisis.
Maddie Didn’t Need More Advice. She Needed Someone.
Maddie’s story reminds us that teens don’t always need advice — they need someone in their corner. A mentor offers a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported. At The MentorWell, we believe mentorship can ease the weight teens carry and give them hope. Learn why having someone who truly listens matters more than advice.
How I Learned to Talk to My Teen (and Sometimes Just Keep My Mouth Shut)
Connecting with teens isn’t about always having the answers—it’s about listening, asking if they want to “feel it or fix it,” and knowing when to bring in mentorship. This post shares my real-life struggles and lessons in communicating with teenagers, and how a mentor can help when words run out or conflicts feel impossible. Advice for parents, mentors, and anyone raising teens.
Your Teen Is Not a Project to Fix, They’re a Person to See
Most teens aren’t lazy—they’re exhausted by the pressure to prove their worth through grades, awards, and perfection. This post explores how mentorship offers teens a new narrative: one rooted in self-worth, emotional resilience, and identity beyond performance. Parents, too, are invited to embrace a gentler, more affirming way forward.
Are We Teaching Teens That Bullies Win and Truth Doesn’t Matter?
Are we unintentionally teaching kids to suppress their emotions and avoid honesty to stay safe? This post challenges adults to model emotional maturity by respecting disagreement without shame. Because beliefs matter—and the way we handle them teaches kids everything. If you're out of alignment with that, we're likely not meant to work together.
When Does Grief Start to Get Easier? A Grieving Parent’s Honest Answer
11 years after losing his daughter Maddie, a grieving father reflects on how grief reshapes identity—not just in moments of pain, but in who we become. This raw, honest piece explores the quiet evolution of healing, and why MentorWell exists to hold space for teens navigating emotions too big to name.
You’re Not Their Therapist, And That’s a Good Thing
Maddie was a high-performing teen athlete silently struggling with life changes. This post explores how a mentor—not a therapist—might have helped her stay connected, feel supported, and know she wasn’t alone. Learn how MentorWell empowers real people to guide teens through overwhelm, burnout, and emotional shifts with presence and care.