Let’s talk about how managing expectations can change your life. I get it. You’re feeling disappointed, hurt, and angry. You relied on other people, and they let you down. You are left to figure it out yourself, leaving you frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Why couldn’t they keep their word? Why didn’t they show up for […]
Someone I trusted let me down. Now what? Read More »
The last six months have been good. But hard. And also good. Did I say good already??? Good because I learned so, so much. About entrepreneurship. About hidden skills and hidden courage I didn’t know I had. About what I love to do, and what I don’t. About just going for it because there is
Reconnecting with myself through work Read More »
Most adults want to protect children. We care deeply about their safety, their well-being, and their future. But when it comes to the hardest conversations – about boundaries, body autonomy, and unsafe behavior – many of us hesitate. Not because we don’t care, but because no one ever showed us how. Historically, child safety conversations
Child Safety: The conversation we all need to be having. Read More »
TRIGGER WARNING: Parent child estrangement. I realize this is a tender subject for many on both sides of the issue. I started this blog back in late November after Oprah’s town hall. I chose to hold it until after the holidays due to the sensitive nature of this topic. The holidays have a way of wrapping
When Adult Children Walk Away: A Missing Part of the Conversation Read More »
I’ve made it a tradition to post this every year around this time. Giving ourselves permission to feel whatever we are feeling during this time of year is absolutely crucial for our mental health. I want to remind you that balanced mental health requires that we live in the both/and. You can feel joyful and
Holiday permissions Read More »
The holidays are beautiful. They’re full of connection, tradition, nostalgia, generosity, and glimmers of magic we don’t always feel the rest of the year. And at the very same time, they can be overwhelming. There’s pressure to feel a certain way, behave a certain way, spend a certain way, and show up for everyone like
December is happening… Ready or not Read More »
Remember that song from the early 90s? What is love? Baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more. Every time I think about “what is love” I immediately see Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, and Jim Carrey in their shiny club suits, bobbing their heads to the beat. But really… What is love? The question
“What is Love” is more than just a 90s one-hit wonder Read More »
I can’t remember exactly when I started it, but at some point in the past five years, I became aware just how often we rely on violent metaphors in our everyday language. We “fight the good fight,” “kick cancer’s ass,” and “conquer our fears.” When I decided to challenge myself to remove violent imagery from
Replacing violent imagery with love language Read More »
So you think you’re doing okay? You think therapy is for “crazy” people. You think you’ve got a pretty good handle on your life, so why should mental health matter to you?… Have you ever been to the dentist even when there’s nothing wrong with your teeth? Why would you do that, if everything is
Why mental health matters Read More »
Twenty months ago, I put a hold on Redefining Love to focus on a local mental health project. It was rewarding work, and I learned so much! About myself, about my community, about entrepreneurship, about the state of the world, and about what it takes to make change on a large scale. I loved the
Redefining Love is BACK! I missed you! Read More »
