How to Stop Being So Hard On Yourself & Rewire Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. Learn how to stop being so hard on yourself and start rewiring your brain for self-compassion today.
Am I Making the Right Decision? A Step-by-Step Guide to Clarity & Confidence
Stuck in overanalysis paralysis, wondering, “Am I making the right decision?” Learn how to break free from indecision and choose with confidence!
Daily Meditation for Self-Love: Feel Good Enough Just As You Are
Are you looking for a daily meditation for self-love? Look no further. This guided meditation will help you befriend your inner critic, calm your mind and body, and cultivate compassion for yourself using powerful techniques inspired by Internal Family Systems therapy. But before we get to that — When you hear the phrase […]
Why Slowing Down Will Actually Get You Ahead: A Guide for the Overworked Woman
Are you an overworked woman? It might be hard to believe, but slowing down can actually get you ahead.
When Life Hands You Lemons…
Life as I know it is falling apart. I’ve always believed that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Well, I guess I’m ready for some major lessons, because life is kind of a bitch right now. Garrett and I have made the difficult decision to break our lease early and move out of […]
How to Learn to Love Yourself: A Complete Guide
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to learn to love yourself, you are not alone. The good news is, self-love is something that can be learned. And I’m going to show you how, based on my experience as a therapist and trauma-survivor, as well as a few research-backed strategies. Spoiler alert: […]
If You’re Struggling to Set Boundaries, Read This
If you’re struggling to set boundaries, be patient with yourself. Learning new things does not happen overnight. It takes practice, intention, and a whole lot of discomfort. Learning to set boundaries is no different. It’s not something that just happens one day. It’s a skill that’s often developed when we’ve had enough of being walked […]
The Paradox and Inevitability of Grief
Grief, much like life, is a paradox. Unexpected, but also inevitable. It’s the uninvited adversary we never see coming, though we’re always acutely aware that its arrival may be just around the corner. When it shows up on our doorstep, we’re shocked but never surprised. Grief is inevitable for all of us. The loss of […]
If You’re Struggling This Mother’s Day, I See You
Mixed Emotions On Mother’s Day Aren’t As Uncommon As You Think Mother’s Day is a worthy cause for celebration. But, what about when it brings up mixed emotions? For those of us lucky enough to have a good relationship with a mother who’s still alive, it’s often a day for connection and joy. A day […]
Ultra Independence – My Super Power, or a Response to Trauma?
Pop culture tries to sell us that ultra independence is cool and sexy. But the reality is human beings need connection and social support. Quite literally, we need a community to thrive and survive. I’ve written graduate papers on the subject. I’ve touted the importance of social connection to my clients when I was providing […]