Healing from the Deep Pain of Emotional and Physical 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 […]
Creating a Sacred Space for Self-Care, Sanity, and Imperfect Love with Expert Erika Kotite
Life isn’t perfect, and sometimes we get lost along the way–or never had the opportunity to find our authentic selves. This uplifting episode is devoted to helping you embrace simple strategies for reclaiming (or discovering for the first time) your amazing, true self. From giving yourself room for self-reflection to carving out a sacred […]
Letting Go of Blame
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
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 […]
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Love Torture? Body Image and Self-Confidence Behind the Scenes! Part One
Feeling Tortured by Your Wardrobe? Does Your Body Image and Self-Esteem Beg for Relief? As a clinical psychologist and, more important, as a woman, I know the vital importance of a healthy body image, good self-confidence, and super self-esteem. As a result, being tortured by myself–or anything–is something I strive to avoid. Of course, torture […]
Suffering from Burn-Out? 9 Hot Tips for Noticing and Decreasing the Burn-Out Threat!
If you’re struggling with ongoing stress and exhaustion, you might take comfort in knowing that ‘burn-out’ is now officially recognized as an occupational phenomenon. Making headway in the ongoing campaign to recognize and prevent the often-debilitating effects of burn-out, The World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that burn-out is an occupational syndrome worthy of heightened […]
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Five Keys to Stopping the Torture of Negative Self-Talk
Is there a sneaky voice inside your head saying, “Will I ever be good enough?” This negative self-talk and the thousands of destructive messages that come along with it has the power to decimate your self-esteem. Where does this nasty voice come from, and how can you eradicate it? Read on to discover the keys […]
Embracing Your Life Journey: The Key of Self-Compassion
Are you hard on yourself? Do you find that you judge your progress or pace if life? Is your inner voice telling you that you’re not “there” yet, but that you should be? If this sounds familiar, now’s the perfect moment to pause to give yourself some much-deserved compassion and loving kindness by expanding your […]
Are You Ready for Some Serious Self-Work? 6 Steps to Discovering if You’re Ready for Change
Changing your life for the better sounds exciting and wonderful, doesn’t it? It can be fun to dream about getting more empowered, going after that awesome job, or finding (and being) a really great partner. It’s lovely to imagine creating your own business, getting more education, or having a less-stressed life. It’s easy to get […]