--- title: Blog | Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler description: Read stories about my journey with careers, motherhood, and mental health. --- [![Rowena Winkler logo](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Project-4.png?width=937&height=618&name=New-Project-4.png "Rowena Winkler logo")](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Home](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/) - About Open the submenu - [Meet Rowena](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/about-rowena) - [Press](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/press) - [Partnerships](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/partnerships) - [Merch](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/merch) - Services Open the submenu - [Career Coaching](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/career-coaching) - [Astrology](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/astrology) - [Coaching Bundles](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/coaching-bundles) - Community Open the submenu - [Masterclasses](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/masterclasses) - [Free Resources](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/resources) - [Blog](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog) Open the submenu - [Letters from My Postpartum Psychosis](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/letters-from-my-postpartum-psychosis) # Blog Select Category mother motherhood anxiety mental health mental illness postpartum postpartum psychosis postpartum support international mindfulness reflection Lindsay Mack Sheppard Pratt academia birthday career change career pivot evolution family fertility issues infertility leaving academia theater 8 affirmations career coaching dancing fertility clinic loss magic manifestation meditation musical theater new years goals numerology pregnancy rituals seasons spoken word tarot yoga CBT DBT Haloperidol Trazodone akathisia alignment art therapy astrology authentic alignment authentically aligned messaging authenticity avatar: the last airbender breakthrough cancer communication communication student community building creativity day hospital death delusions employee spotlight entrepreneurship fall father hallucinations highly sensitive person integration intention setting intern internship intuitive marketing leo season lion's gate portal marketing messaging music therapy new moon new year oracle cards parenting partial hospitalization program postpartum psychosis recovery recovery reframing spiritual awakening storytelling team member introduction tedx tedx talk university of maryland virgo season Posts by ## Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler ![Dr. Rowena Winkler | How to Spread Authentically Aligned Messaging](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Feature%20Images/Authentically%20Aligned%20Messaging%20Blog%20Post.png) [authentically aligned messaging,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/authentically-aligned-messaging) [community building,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/community-building) [tedx,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/tedx) [intuitive marketing,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/intuitive-marketing) [authentic alignment,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/authentic-alignment) [authenticity,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/authenticity) [alignment,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/alignment) [manifestation,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/manifestation) [messaging,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/messaging) [marketing,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/marketing) [tedx talk](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/tedx-talk) ### [How to Spread Authentically Aligned Messaging](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/how-to-spread-authentically-aligned-messaging) Hello friends. And hello Gemini Season. Who’s ready to channel their inner messenger god(dess)? [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/how-to-spread-authentically-aligned-messaging) ![Meet Cindy | Dr. Rowena Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Feature%20Images/RBW%20Feature%20Images%20(1)-2.png) [employee spotlight,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/employee-spotlight) [intern,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/intern) [university of maryland,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/university-of-maryland) [internship,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/internship) [communication student,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/communication-student) [team member introduction](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/team-member-introduction) ### [Say Hello to New Team Member Cindy Torres](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/say-hello-to-new-team-member-cindy-torres) Journey2Consciousness LLC is excited to introduce you all to its FIRST INTERN! We sat down with Cindy Torres to learn more about her experiences and what she hopes to get out of this internship. [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/say-hello-to-new-team-member-cindy-torres) ![Intentionally Reframing the New Year | Dr. Rowena Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Feature%20Images/Intentional%20New%20Year.png) [new years goals,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/new-years-goals) [mindfulness,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/mindfulness) [reflection,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/reflection) [seasons,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/seasons) [evolution,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/evolution) [coaching,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/coaching) [new year,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/new-year) [communication,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/communication) [reframing](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/reframing) ### [5 Ways to Intentionally Reframe the New Year](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/5-ways-to-intentionally-reframe-the-new-year) We are just about to wrap up the first week of 2022. How are we doing? How are we *feeling? *Is it excitement? Anxiety? A little bit of both?  You're not alone. [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/5-ways-to-intentionally-reframe-the-new-year) ![A Soulful Return to the Academy | Dr. Rowena Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/Soulful%20Return%20to%20the%20Academy.png) [career pivot,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/career-pivot) [academia,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/academia) [leaving academia,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/leaving-academia) [career change,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/career-change) [reflection,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/reflection) [evolution,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/evolution) [entrepreneurship,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/entrepreneurship) [coaching](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/coaching) ### [A Soulful Return to the Academy](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/a-soulful-return-to-the-academy) Many of you are well aware that a big part of my business is coaching others in navigating [alt-academia](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/alt-academia). It's been a truly fulfilling process for me — whether it is reviewing job market materials via my [Translate Your CV](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/translating-your-cv) offering, or through [fully personalized 1:1 sessions](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/coaching-services). It validated that leaving academia wasn't a failure just because I didn't want to "stick it out" and get tenure.  [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/a-soulful-return-to-the-academy) ![Dad's Death Anniversary Blog | Dr. Rowena Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/RBW%20Feature%20Images-1.png) [family,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/family) [loss,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/loss) [Lindsay Mack,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/lindsay-mack) [numerology,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/numerology) [8,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/8) [cancer,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/cancer) [father,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/father) [death](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/death) ### [Death, the Number 8, and Embracing Life](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/death-the-number-8-and-embracing-life) My dad passed away [8 years ago today](https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/roberto-briones-obituary?pid=179133100). It's wild how quickly time flies, and yet...it feels like he was just here, being his charismatic, funny, jolly self.  [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/death-the-number-8-and-embracing-life) ![Fall Reflections and Revelations | Dr. Rowena Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/RBW%20Feature%20Images.png) [Lindsay Mack,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/lindsay-mack) [seasons,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/seasons) [magic,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/magic) [virgo season,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/virgo-season) [fall,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fall) [evolution,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/evolution) [spiritual awakening,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/spiritual-awakening) [integration,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/integration) [breakthrough](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/breakthrough) ### [Fall Reflections and Revelations](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/fall-reflections-and-revelations) Can you believe that we're officially in September? Just seems like yesterday that we were all gearing up for the summer, but here we are, prepping for PSLs, plaid shirts, and apple picking. 🍎 [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/fall-reflections-and-revelations) ![Pregnancy Stories | Rowena Winkler ](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RBW%20Feature%20Images%20(2).png) [fertility issues,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fertility-issues) [infertility,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/infertility) [mother,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/mother) [parenting,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/parenting) [pregnancy,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/pregnancy) [motherhood,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/motherhood) [storytelling](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/storytelling) ### [Striving for Motherhood Part III: Pregnancy Stories](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/striving-for-motherhood-part-iii-pregnancy-stories) I just realized it is [National Infertility Awareness Week](https://infertilityawareness.org/) and the week is already halfway over. Last year [I shared this post](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/2020/04/23/striving-for-motherhood-part-ii-an-inside-look-at-ivf) and was completely transparent about my journey — the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly...crying. As many of you may already know, my experience with IVF was successful and we now have a beautiful baby girl.  [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/striving-for-motherhood-part-iii-pregnancy-stories) ![](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Feature%20Images/5.png) [fertility issues,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fertility-issues) [infertility,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/infertility) [fertility clinic](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fertility-clinic) ### [Striving for Motherhood Part II: An Inside Look at IVF](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2020/04/23/striving-for-motherhood-part-ii-an-inside-look-at-ivf) *For National Infertility Awareness Week, I re-shared* [*my blog post from May 2019*](https://rowenawinkler.com/2019/05/13/striving-for-motherhood-a-struggle-revealed/) *that described our struggles trying to get pregnant. Now that it’s been almost a year later, I’m picking up where I had left off. * [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2020/04/23/striving-for-motherhood-part-ii-an-inside-look-at-ivf) ![](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Feature%20Images/6.png) ### [A Confession Letter to the Academy](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/06/15/a-confession-letter-to-the-academy) As I dug deeper into the recent [NCA/RSA Distinguished Scholars/RPA controversy](http://2019commsowhitecontroversy.simplesite.com/?fbclid=IwAR3gAGCLpYT2cUQLp6Y9A6ctjaH6zB4m7SPE_z-25Bmtwws7MN6rrAr00p0), I found myself reacting very strongly — with the need to ponder, reflect, and write. For additional (and in my opinion, more eloquent) insights, I would highly recommend reading [Dr. Mohan J. Dutta’s blog post](https://culture-centered.blogspot.com/2019/06/in-post-made-in-response-to-changes-to.html) or following [Dr. Lisa Corrigan](https://twitter.com/DrLisaCorrigan) on Twitter, but here is how I’ve decided to comment on the situation. [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/06/15/a-confession-letter-to-the-academy) ![](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_8569-1.jpg) [fertility issues,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fertility-issues) [infertility,](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/infertility) [fertility clinic](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/tag/fertility-clinic) ### [Striving for Motherhood: A Struggle Revealed](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/05/13/striving-for-motherhood-a-struggle-revealed) *In April, I participated in [CampNaNoWriMo](https://campnanowrimo.org/)* *to work toward writing one of my (many) book ideas: a memoir. Here is an excerpt.* [Dr. Rowena Briones Winkler](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler) [Read More](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/05/13/striving-for-motherhood-a-struggle-revealed) [1](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog) [2](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler/page/2) [3](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/blog/author/dr-rowena-briones-winkler/page/3) #### About - [Press](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/press) - [Theater Portfolio](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/theater-portfolio) - [Resources](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/resources) #### Services - [Coaching](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/career-coaching) - [Academia](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/academia) - [Astrology](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/astrology) #### Blog - [Postpartum Psychosis](https://www.rowenawinkler.com/letters-from-my-postpartum-psychosis) - [Leaving Academia](https://blog.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/06/15/a-confession-letter-to-the-academy) - [Infertility](https://blog.rowenawinkler.com/blog/2019/05/13/striving-for-motherhood-a-struggle-revealed) ### Sign Up for Updates