KC Davis

KC Davis is a licensed professional therapist, author, speaker, and the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care. Davis began her mental health journey at age 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After achieving sobriety, she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, Davis has worked in the field of addiction in roles such as therapist, consultant, and executive director. Her personal experience navigating hardship became the foundation for a philosophy that has resonated with millions.

As the creator of the Struggle Care website and Instagram, as well as the Domestic Blisters TikTok, Davis shares her approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health issues, physical illness, and challenging periods of life. Her practical approach to self-care has drawn over 2 million followers on social media. Central to her message is the idea that everyday tasks—cooking, cleaning, laundry—are morally neutral care tasks, not reflections of a person's character or worth. This perspective has connected with audiences dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, and burnout.

Her book "How to Keep House While Drowning" is recognized as an NPR Best Book of the Year and a USA TODAY Bestseller. The book has sold over 350,000 copies and is an Amazon bestseller. Davis's personal experiences, including the birth of her second child and the resulting challenges with home care, led to the realization that messiness is not a moral failing and that a home should serve its inhabitants. Building on that success, her follow-up book, "Who Deserves Your Love," brings her philosophy to the world of relationship struggles. Just as "How to Keep House While Drowning" helped readers rethink their relationship with their home, "Who Deserves Your Love" offers a framework for relationships, designed for those who feel overwhelmed, sensitive, or stuck.

Davis has been featured in The Washington Post, O Magazine, Slate, Well + Good, "Good Inside with Dr. Becky," and "Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris," among other media outlets. She delivered a TEDx talk titled "How to Do Laundry When You're Depressed" at TEDxMileHigh, in which she offers a practical approach to mental health and shares strategies for managing daily life during difficult times. Davis also hosts the podcast "Struggle Care," available on major podcast platforms. With a background rooted in lived experience and clinical expertise, Davis is recognized as a leading voice in the mental health and self-care space.