Why holidays bring out the best and the worst in us…

 “I always think that struggle can bring out the best in people – or the worst.” – Abby Wambach It’s easy to see how we are our most generous selves during the holidays…  … We’re more likely to feel grateful. … We’re going out of our way to make the...

How to get out of self-blame, shame and regret

“What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.” Brené Brown I received a message from a client who was really struggling with a lot of self-blame and regret associated with her relationship that recently ended.  After some distance from the...

“If I reveal my true self, I won’t be…”

“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” Shannon L. Alder We had a beautiful conversation on a recent coaching call, where several ladies shared that they felt as though they couldn’t be their true...

What if real love can EVOLVE?

“How does the pressing reality of the ‘I’ve gotta have him every minute of the day’ feeling in the brain transmute to an ‘Oh, hi, you again…How’s everything?’ state of mind? The hormone rushes of dopamine in the brain gradually calm down.” The Female Brain,...