CARA WYKOWSKI

RECOVERING SUPERWOMAN, 
DIVINE BADASS,   MINDSET MAVEN  &  STYLISTA

Science was always Cara's first love, so freshly armed with a degree in Biology and Chemistry, Cara left the Midwest for the golden state of California to work in the biotech industry.  Twenty years later, it was her personal health crisis that prompted her to dive into the worlds of neuroscience, psychology and all things under the “brain wellness” umbrella. Truly a Wounded Healer,  Cara's gift is to simplify complex theory into practical and digestible strategies that set the foundation for audacious and authentic living.  She shares her knowledge and strategies as My Girlfriend Voice.

Launched in 2011, the name, "My Girlfriend Voice"  is the opposite of your harsh critical voice in your head.  She’s the supportive, solutions focused voice, strengthening and empowering us, and most importantly, minimizing the power of the Inner Critic.

The day before Thanksgiving in 2022, Cara lost her oldest son Eric to an accidental overdose.  There is nothing that prepares you for the death of your child. We live in a grief illiterate world and the grief from a substance related death is further dimenished by the stigma.  Seeing the gap in support for other mothers like her, Cara trained with international grief expert and author, David Kessler, becoming a Certified Grief Educator in June of 2024.

In September of 2024, Cara was named Director of Grief and Bereavement Support Services for the Vilomah Foundation and a Chapter Leader for GRASP, Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing.  Both organizations offer online and in-person support services.  You can find more information at www.mygirlfriendvoice.com

Since 2011, Cara has been sharing her journey on Instagram, Facebook and at www.mygirlfriendvoice.com