And just like that, the pain is gone. I have to get used to the fact that the pain isn’t there anymore. The urge to hurt and abuse myself through toxic thoughts, relationships, actions has been processed and I keep trying to poke for it, but it’s simply not there. In its place is bubbling compassion and gratitude. For so …
Adrenal Healing Drink: Blender Lemon
Adrenal Healing Drink: Blender Lemon Recently I shared that I have Adrenal Fatigue to my friends and family. I was afraid to talk about I suppose because I was afraid of the judgement. Like most things, the only person judging me was me. The truth is that I haven’t given myself enough space and time to process my emotions and …
Self-Acceptance
Self-Acceptance is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. Everyone is a mirror for a lack of it or our embracing of it. I can say that self-acceptance in application takes on a whole new meaning when dealing with in laws. Throw in passive-aggressive along with emotional, and an early period (thank you Mother Nature) and …
The Power of Coaching to Cure Bad Habits
Two weeks ago I was in San Diego for the second time in 2 weeks. I love San Diego and I was happy to fly out for both events: My best friend’s wedding and a MasterMind conference, from my coaching school, followed by a Yoga Retreat. Vacations are always the best, but on the second trip I knew I would …
Connection with Self
I am writing this after a weekend Tantra workshop near my home in Sarasota. I feel so peaceful, grounded, and connected. It’s amazing how quickly we disconnect in happy times as well as in times when we really need to be there for ourselves. Be there for myself? What an interesting concept. I mean, I’m sitting here, doesn’t …
Vulnerability and Growth
I wrote a very personal article last week, entitled “I Know the Deep Shame of an Eating Disorder.” I submitted it to Elephant Journal, a national online publication, and it was accepted and published. I went through a roller coaster of emotions during this process, but the one that stuck with me for about a week was this intense feeling …