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Unmasking the Pain of The Good Child
The Good Child possesses impressive qualities and selflessness, considered highly desirable traits, particularly for girls. Although admirable, The Good Child hides a dark side, which eventually can lead to an emotional and physical collapse in adulthood. Part 1:...
Changing the Mind of the Body
Imagine this: your doctor prescribes “1000 healings a day” instead of Prozac. Initially, you doubt the suggestion, but it piques your interest. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that stress accounts for 80-90% of doctor visits…
The Thinking-Feeling Habit Loop
If you want to change a habit but feel pushed and pulled back to the old pattern, there is a reason for this tug-of-war. No, it's not because you're lazy. The power habits have over you are felt in three ways: when you realize their effect on you, when you attempt to...
The Burning Stories We Need To Tell
We tell stories about our lives. The experiences belong to us, and we tell them from our perspective; however, we do not create the storyline alone. Whose words we use, how beliefs affect us, and what shapes our stories may surprise you. How you share the story...
Eye-Opening Truths About Anxiety
When I struggle to find a topic for this weekly newsletter, I think about you, the questions you ask, and the stories you share. I admit to occasional rants, and I have no qualms about telling you bits and pieces of my out-there healing experiences. Either way, we...
Go Under the Knife Strong! Why it Matters
Even though minor surgeries are brushed off as 'minor,' all surgeries have risks to life and limb. Pre-op stress is usually ignored, leaving patients at risk for more pain, higher potency medication, and extended hospital stays. Clients tell me that they feel that...
Mother: Healing the Wound
On a Sunday in May, we recognize and celebrate mother, the woman who birthed us. While the day emphasizes the good mother, the elephant sits quietly in the shadowy corner of the room. Whether you slice cake together, go to the graveyard to visit her, or do nothing for...
The Two Angers: Watch out! One Will Consume You
Anger is complicated. It's big and bullies us. We cannot avoid feeling anger because the world is a trigger. Learning how to temper the heat of the moment does not come easy, because we mirror how others use and express anger, as observed during childhood. For an...