Warrior Spirit Project

08/09/2026

Happy birthday to one of our favorite Texas Country musicians, Rich O'Toole! He may be in Nashville recording a new album now, but in 10 weeks he’ll be performing for the fine folks of Red River Valley!

08/09/2026

Sharing a little info, connecting with some great warriors, having good conversations, imagining new collaborations... and yes, showing a little attitude... at the DFW Airport DPS Family Fun Day today. Thanks for including us American Warrior Association R3 Program!

08/05/2026

Never been to a Push-in Ceremony, but we love to support our firefighters every chance we get. This morning, we had the opportunity to learn and experience something new as City of Mount Vernon Fire Department held their own ceremony. Well done, and congrats on the new fire engine! And FYI, our Greg Ostertag - Mayor of Mount Vernon, TX took care of the top during the wipe-down. 😉 Carry The Load Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

07/30/2026

So grateful for a new collaborative opportunity with Scheels ! You know you're in a good spot when you're greeted by this at the front of the building... and then there is our new friend Amber. Thanks for the tour, the vision, the invitation to help make a difference together, and the willingness to be half of the X in our photo op! We'll see you again soon for some WSP yoga.

07/28/2026

Our next Honor Flag Tribute is this Saturday. Please spread the word, and show up to support this family if you can! American Legion 243 (Mt. Vernon) Franklin County Chamber Members American Legion Riders Post 243 Greg Ostertag - Mayor of Mount Vernon, TX Carry The Load Mount Vernon Texas News Mount Vernon Main Street Alliance Mount Vernon Rotary Club Franklin County Law Enforcement Franklin County Lions Club Franklin County Genealogical Society City of Mount Vernon Fire Department City of Mount Vernon Texas - Municipal Government Franklin County Historical Association

07/26/2026

Yep, this is what we're up to this weekend. Warrior Yoga Teacher Training weekend with our fantastic community. Halfway through!!!

07/16/2026

Surviving isn’t the same as being supported.

One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how often we confuse surviving with receiving what we needed.

Many people grew up hearing things like:

“Nobody helped me.”
“I had to figure it out on my own.”
“I turned out fine.”

For many people, those statements are true.

But they also raise another question…

If you had needed support, would it have been available?

Thirty or forty years ago, we knew far less about trauma, child development, mental health, and the nervous system than we know today. As our understanding grows, our responsibility grows with it.

We don’t stop improving medical care because previous generations survived without it.

We don’t stop wearing seatbelts because people once drove without them.

So why would we stop offering emotional support simply because we didn’t receive it ourselves?

Support doesn’t make people weak.

Healthy support helps people build the skills and confidence to eventually stand on their own.

To me, it’s a little like watching someone struggle to stay afloat while you’re standing on shore holding a life preserver. Offering help doesn’t take away their strength. It simply gives them a better chance to learn, recover, and keep moving forward.

Maybe healing isn’t about asking, “Why didn’t anyone help me?”

Maybe it’s about asking, “Now that I know more, how can I become the kind of support I wish had existed?”

Truth. Accountability. Integrity.

07/10/2026

Can't say enough about this amazing woman. We know her well and trust her completely. And for all you out there...she served, too. Get the word out, because someone you know might be looking for help from someone just like her.

When I started Mindful Methodology, I knew I wanted to help women in alcohol recovery. That hasn’t changed.

What has changed is my understanding of one of the biggest obstacles women face.

After working in community mental health, I’ve seen firsthand that the desire to get help often isn’t the problem. Access is.

Too many women—especially in rural communities—want counseling but can’t find it, can’t afford it, or don’t know where to start.

That experience has shaped the direction of my practice.

For now, Mindful Methodology remains focused on alcohol counseling for women through telehealth. As I complete my clinical supervision and continue growing professionally, my vision is to expand into a broader outpatient mental health practice for women while continuing to make accessibility a core value of everything I build.

I believe quality care should be compassionate, evidence-based, and as accessible as possible. I also believe therapists deserve to build sustainable practices so they can continue serving their communities for years to come. Those two goals can—and should—exist together.

If this mission resonates with you, one of the simplest ways you can help is by following this page, liking and sharing posts, or inviting others to follow along. Every share increases the chance that a woman—or someone who loves her—finds support when she needs it most.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m excited to keep building something rooted in Truth • Accountability • Integrity, while working toward a future where more women have access to the care they deserve.

07/07/2026

11 years of amazing - people, moments, opportunities, healing, collaborations, yoga, connection, growth, transcendence. So humbled and so honored to do this work. Farmers Assisting Returning Military - FARM Carry The Load American Legion 243 (Mt. Vernon) Boot Campaign Adaptive Training Foundation Equest Hooves for Heroes Assist the Officer Foundation and so many others. We love everyone in our WSP family!

06/30/2026

This Saturday! Let's start our 250th birthday celebration by honoring one who represents how we got here. Thank you to ALL who have served. American Legion 243 (Mt. Vernon) Sons of the American Legion Squadron 243 American Legion Riders Post 243 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 243, Mt. Vernon, TX Greg Ostertag - Mayor of Mount Vernon, TX Mount Vernon Rotary Club Franklin County Chamber Members Mount Vernon Texas News Franklin County Historical Association Franklin County Genealogical Society Franklin Co 4-H Club - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Mount Vernon Main Street Alliance Carry The Load