Trust is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship, whether it’s with a partner, friend, or even yourself. When trust is compromised, relationships suffer—and so does our self-concept. This week on the podcast, I explore how certain damaging behaviors can erode trust in our relationships and how, if we’re the ones engaging in these behaviors, it […]
Building and maintaining trust is crucial for the success of any relationship. I believe that all the other good stuff we want (and need) such as emotional safety, partnership, shared experiences and personal growth are ALL built upon it. One factor that can erode trust over time is avoidance. Avoidance, whether intentional or subconscious, has […]
Making decisions is a natural part of life, and we make choices every day that impact our lives and the lives of those around us. While some decisions may seem insignificant, others can have a significant impact on our future. However, despite our best efforts, it can be difficult to trust our choices. Here are […]
We all want trust because we need it in our relationships. However, how often do we give serious thought to how WE come across to others? Do those we care about share deep feelings and fears? Can you recall the last meaningful conversation even if it was a difficult one? If you can, do you […]
We can all say we want better relationships, and most of us know that being honest and dependable are some of the usual requirements, but what about the more subtle yet profoundly important aspects we need to get better at to connect? Read on to see where you are and what you might want to […]
It is often said that we “don’t want drama” in our relationships. After many years of working with individuals, couples and groups, I can say with surety that the one foundational reason for drama is emotional immaturity and lack of emotional safety. So how do you know if those things are not there? There are […]
We all know that self-discipline is necessary to achieve goals, to become successful and to see ourselves as responsible. Each one of us falls somewhere on the continuum between having very little of it and perhaps being too disciplined and thus rigid. In the middle seems to be the healthiest place to be, with having […]
With all the talk about giving and receiving empathy and understanding on the podcast this week, it got me thinking about healthy connections in general, because without the safety of a healthy relationship, empathy can’t happen. At least not genuinely and without an agenda – but that’s a blog for another day. I think the […]
You know… the stack of papers, the registration, the bills, the closet. That class you wanted to sign up for…and even the workout routine that’s been calling your name. You, like many of us, might struggle with procrastination. You put it off, you get stressed out because you put it off, you make excuses then […]
This month on the podcast we will be diving back into the concept of self-confidence. What it is, what it isn’t and how do we get it, or just enhance it if we just need a few tweaks? I think there are several moving parts to feeling grounded. Confidence doesn’t just “happen”, so let’s look […]
