You work so hard. To feed them, clothe them, keep them safe and help them learn. You make sure they know they are loved, and you are often doing so much for them it’s hard to find time to give them what they need the most: your calm presence. What do I mean by this? […]
When it comes to negotiating needs in our relationships, sometimes we can struggle to know just how to do so that will bring about the best possible outcomes. Each of us is simply trying to satisfy a fear or a desire – or both – and yet it can become so unhealthy and contentious in […]
This month on the podcast we will be talking about the concept of empathy: understanding it, knowing how to express it, and what makes it difficult. It’s one of those things we all nod our collective heads to as important – yet many of us are too embarrassed to admit we struggle to show it. […]
No, not that kind of surrender! I just want you to think about letting go of CONTROL in your conversations so you can enjoy the meaningful moments more. So you can truly be present for those you really care about and want them to connect with you. This means Stop worrying about what they might […]
Ever agonized over a big decision? Or maybe every decision is an exhausting experience…either way, there are reasons that taking a risk, trusting yourself for trusting your divine wisdom may be hard. On the podcast today I talk about the concepts of intuition and your inner GPS, and why sometimes you might not follow it. […]
This week’s episode is all about what assertiveness actually looks like, and most of that boils down to expressing ourselves in a mature, calm and thoughtful manner. It is the opposite of passive-aggressive or lashing out aggressive behavior. No snark and no slippery. Direct, calm and emotionally honest. Easy, right? Well, as we have been […]
How you got lost. See, you weren’t allowed to be you, because they didn’t know how to honor themselves and therefore could not provide that for you. You may have learned to be what they need instead. You may have not received empathy and understanding, much less healthy mirroring so you could learn to honor […]
Welcome to episode Fifteen, where we explore the concept of Internal Boundaries – or Self Discipline. We talk about why this is the “Internal Half” of boundary work, and give you some tools to get started
Welcome to episode fourteen where we get into what manipulation and control look like, their destructiveness in relationships, and how they relate to healthy boundary setting.
