Love the Wobble: Embracing Productive Struggles for Holistic Healing
Introduction WHY the WOBBLE in life? Well, I was in my good friend Mary Ortenburger’s Yoga class one day, and she encouraged us along the lines of “allow the wobble, it’s how your brain knows where the body is and how to eventually balance itself in space.” It hit...
The Basics of Mindfulness: Embracing Non-Judgmental Mindfulness on Purpose
Introduction In a world filled with constant distractions and the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to become overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment OR to get super invested in things “going a certain way.” Mindfulness, a practice rooted in...
Debunking 5 Key Myths about Validation
Introduction Validation is a fundamental concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an approach developed by Marsha M. Linehan. I find a lot of misconceptions occur when learning validation - particularly when we are communicating with partners or our children. ...
Holiday Guide to Thriving v. Surviving
Introduction Surviving is necessary at times, but honestly, we experience so much more meaning and purpose when we’re thriving. Here are a few tips from a therapist, coach, and Mom of four adult kids on how to not just gut-it-out but to really enjoy your holidays. ...
How You Can Improve Body Acceptance and Reject Toxic Body Positivity
Introduction I’m callin’ a LOUD BS on the incessant “body positivity” messages and I’m more than a bit curious about when body positivity turned so toxic! I’m all for whole-self acceptance (it’s part of my healing and coaching services), and the genuine and difficult...
If You Hate Journaling, Try Unlocking The Power of “Therapeutic Journaling”
Introduction In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, emotions can often become tangled webs that we struggle to unravel. From the joy of success to the pain of disappointment, emotions are an integral part of the human experience. Something I’ve coined,...
7 Reasons Somatic Skills Slay Talk Therapy
Introduction I know, I know… this is a rather unpopular opinion for providers like me - cognitive-trained therapists... But I gotta keep it real, so here are several reasons why somatic, body-based healing techniques can be so effective when it comes to healing...
The See-Saw of Dialectics: Balancing Acceptance and Change
Introduction Have you been introduced to the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, aka DBT and wondered what the heck "dialectic" means? Well, you're not alone so today I'm going to make it easy-peasy to understand. Simply put, dialectics means "blending seemingly...
My Self-Care Bill of Rights: Nurturing a Whole-Hearted Life
Introduction In the whirlwind of our modern lives, where expectations and responsibilities can pile up relentlessly, it's easy to neglect the most important person in the room: ourselves. Why Self-Care Bill of Rights? The concept of self-care is not just a buzzword;...
5 Reasons Everyone Needs A Coach or Therapist
IntroductionHi friend, here's a quick review why coaching or therapy isn't for "everyone else," but can help you, too! I get asked a lot of questions from people about why/when someone might require help. My standard answer, "Yesterday." Seriously though, all y'all...
