(blog) Have you bought into the story of shame?

(blog) Have you bought into the story of shame?

You know the voice of shame—the one that tells you that you aren’t good enough. That some day when you lose the weight, when you make so much money, when your dad and mom love and approve of you, when you feel secure and happy, THEN you will take the risk to be the...
You have to feel to heal

You have to feel to heal

My husband, Steve, and I just got back from a wonderful vacation to Tennessee. It was slow-paced at a beautiful resort. We were surrounded by woods. Our condo was spacious, with a fireplace and huge hot tub. We enjoyed connecting through deep conversation, wine,...
Do you accept you (video)?

Do you accept you (video)?

Watch Video Here! Acceptance Seems So Pie in the Sky! This seems like such an ethereal concept, self- acceptance. So pie in the sky. Cliche in the self growth industry. I will go so far as to say some will accuse you of being self-absorbed if you talk about self-love,...
Who’s expecting you to be perfect really?

Who’s expecting you to be perfect really?

Watch Video Here! I need to do this blog perfectly! I often feel like I need to do this blog and video perfectly.  I ought to be more funny, vary up the locations, tell more interesting stories, have a better hook to grab your attention.  So I can be left feeling...
Tired of people pleasing?

Tired of people pleasing?

Watch Video Here Why is it so hard to say no? Have you noticed that it’s hard to say NO to everyone’s requests of your time and energy–family gatherings, network events, family errands, kids’ homework, chores around the house, and on and on....