11 Powerful Tips for Freeing Yourself from Toxic Positivity

IAOL 8 | Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity can erode our mental, emotional, and physical health. When we feel forced to appear happy, even when we’re exhausted, sad, or crumbling inside–the consequences can be devastating. In a world where perfectly curated images constantly tell us that we should be happy, upbeat, and smiling despite life’s natural ups and downs, it’s important […]

Creating Perfectly Imperfect Sex and Intimacy

IAOL 2 | Sexual Intimacy

  Sex and sexual intimacy can bring couples together or tear them apart. Our sex lives are rarely perfect, but, as imperfect humans, we often feel anxious about discussing this important aspect of our romantic lives. With loving candor and empathy, Dr. Carla dives right into the heart of why sexual intimacy issues arise and […]

Overcoming Fear of Failure with Expert Dr. Shelley Davidow

IAOL 3 | Overcoming Fear Of Failure

Afraid of failure? Tired of not getting it “right”? The idea of failure looms dark and large in our heads and hearts. We tend to avoid failure at any cost–even when our fear of failure keeps us stuck and unfulfilled. What if failure could be turned upside down or inside out to become a positive […]

The Painful Truth of the “Perfect” Narcissist

IAOL 4 | Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissists! Given the masks they wear, you often can’t spot a narcissist until you’re knee-deep in the relationship. Sadly, a relationship with a true narcissist can be extremely toxic and challenging. Those who suffer from narcissist personality disorder (NPD) are secretly terrified of engaging in emotionally connected relationships. Although often successful in the material and […]

How to Tame Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Obsessive Thoughts with Expert Dr. David Hanscom

IAOL 5 | Controlling Anxiety

If you’re suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or obsessive thoughts, you’re not alone! Anxiety can get the better of us and lead to downward spirals in mental, emotional, and physical health. In today’s often stressful world, anxiety-related disorders are on the rise, leaving many people feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Dr. David Hanscom, surgeon […]

Healing from the Deep Pain of Emotional and Physical Betrayal

IAOL 2 | Healing From Betrayal

Betrayal takes many forms, but all of them can be exceedingly painful. Sadly, we are sometimes betrayed by the very people we count on most to love us, protect us, and care for us. As difficult as it is to bear any type of betrayal, infidelity by a partner can be the most devastating of […]

Letting Go of Blame

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I woke this morning to a message from a client that moved me deeply. It was clear that he had hit another heavy wave of incredible pain as a result of the “beginning of the end” of his marriage. His message was riddled with self-doubt and the weight of blame from himself and his spouse. […]

Fear Less, Love More: A Place of Faith

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In working with my clients–men and women of all ages–I so often find that invisible fears are at the root of the client’s issues. What is it about our fears that has us so attracted to them, so intent on remaining strangled and confused by them? We are too often content to remain in a […]