This past weekend my college girlfriend visited and we went on a New Hampshire adventure! Time spent with Allycia is the best -  it’s so easy and I know whatever we do will turn into one of my favorite memories. Originally we were going to do a classic Boston tourist weekend, but Allycia had the great idea of going up to New Hampshire instead. Do you have friendships where you can do absolutely nothing and it means everything? She is someone I can talk to about absolutely any

I had a killer time recently celebrating my college best friend’s fiancé’s bridal shower in Albany. Whew! That’s a mouthful! It was such a special day filled with love for Caroline and Jack…I am so excited for their wedding. The weekend also came with an unexpected text of an old friend reaching out. We had a slight break in our friendship...like a 5 year one. We hadn’t spoken in half a decade due to a falling out that looking back now could’ve been handled so differently. I

Ski season finished a few weekends ago for me and to say I’m heartbroken is an understatement! Everyone knows how much skiing fills my spirit. My   final day on the slopes was 60 degrees, sunny, and filled with endless soft snow laps. What a dream. I am so happy I hit almost 30 days out this season, had a trip out West, and got all my East Coast turns in.  Alas, it never feels like enough, and this season flew by faster than others. It already has me wishing for next season a

Picture this. You get the call that you've gotten your dream job and can start immediately. You'll have your own office, secretary, and team. You can hardly wait. You've trained all your life to prepare for this, but the first day you feel wildly underqualified and have no clue how to muster up confidence. Enter Imposter Syndrome! Whether you’ve been in your career path 50 years or 15 minutes—we’ve all felt this familiar, panicked feeling. Who hired me for this? I don’t know

Guess what? Your therapist definitely has favorites! One of mine is a teenager I see weekly at work. She is naïve, nervous, and eager to learn techniques I teach her. She came to learn skills to manage anxiety around a breakup and gain self-confidence. My patient is struggling to move on from her past relationship and not settle for breadcrumbs. Like so many of us, she feels that she’ll never find anyone else. She feels that this was her one shot…at 15 years old! Girlfriend…I

Opening up about a hard day this past weekend trying on a tiny dress. My battle with weight and what society expects.

Charty's mini rant about the treatment of women in society, specifically at car dealerships.

I'm almost 28 years old and live in the same shoebox apartment I’ve been in for the past five years. I can’t afford a house, and I don’t want kids for at least another 4-5 years. I can’t find an emotionally mature man anywhere. I think dating apps are a waste of time. I’m happy on my own, and I love my routine. And no, I have no idea if I’ll be in Boston long term. If I were to tell some people in different circles this, the looks I’d get would be colossal. What do you mean y

Hi peeps! Coming to you live with an uncomfy but important one today. One relationship topic that isn’t talked about enough—is the Hidden Animosity Theory. I’ve been turning the stone on this one for a few months now, and a lot of people close to me have been bringing this up to me as well. Charlotte, why does this person cut me down but seem friendly? Why does this mentor not cheer for me when I achieve something? Why does this friend of mine seem like they want to see me fa

Heyyyy Chateau Charty! I like to think I’m like Paris Hilton and all my blog readers avidly sit around waiting for another update. And...

Self-care has become a buzz word on social media the past few years. This has created an ideal platform for therapists because people love to talk about it now, emphasizing taking care of yourself. It has become a mainstream phenomenon on TikTok, Instagram, and other socials which in turn has helped to mold society, workplaces, and relationships to become healthier. Self-care is a holistic healing approach, that encompasses the practice of proactively taking care of yourself

Welcome to my closet dear followers! Does it smell like mothballs in here? Boy, I hope not. I’m going back to my roots for this post, as I used to create fashion articles when I wrote for Her Campus at Siena. But, wowie has my style changed since then. I have always lived my life dressing to the nines and showing off. Why not? I look good so let’s flaunt it people! I spent college dressing in fishnets and skirts to strut around campus and wreak havoc. Now, my style includes l

I just got back from spending a few days out west in Denver with my brother and sister-in-law before starting my new job! Sunshine ski days, hikes, puppy time, and just special time spent with my peeps. Anytime I’m in Denver it’s the most magical, amazing time. We skied for a few days, laughed, ate, and hiked. Many of you know that Colorado is one of my favorite places, so I wanted to share a little travel journal on all the things. Skiing: My brother and I did two full days

A while back I talked about my love for skiing and mentioned Killington. And the fun [trouble] I get into while I’m there. My cousin Kerry, is my partner in crime on and off skis and we end up at Killington a lot each season. To the point where the locals are asking us if we’re local. It’s been like Vegas—what happens in Killington, stays in Killington. But now, I need to share the tales we’ve lived to tell from our time spent there. While Killington is expensive, it feels fu

If I had a signature look, it wouldn’t be my leather or faux fur, it would be my anxiety with a side of control issues. Although I am a total slay in my fur! I’ve struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, though it’s changed as I've gotten older. I thought it was normal for every child to feel impending doom when the school day was over, the fear that their parents would forget about them. I thought every child got stage fright when they tried to pee in public, an

I'm leaving my new job after 5 months. Yes. You read that correctly. It feels so freeing to finally put it out there. This was not an easy decision, but I know what’s personal is universal, so I wanted to share this journey. Buckle up, here's the one everyone's been waiting for. Let’s rewind. I worked for numerous years at an agency I loved. My coworkers were like family, I loved my work, and I loved my work/life balance. However, in the beginning of 2024, it was time for so

Hello friends and lovers! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday season and a good start to 2025. I feel like everyone is sick and down for the count, so I figured I’d share a little Charty sparkle. As we all know, I live the rockstar lifestyle, especially in the winter with skiing, parties, and being me. It’s not easy! I know most people start the year wanting a new routine and a new start, so I figured I’d share the few pieces in my wellness routine that I do religiously. And