Just lean in
A loving reminder “Good feelings can also be quite uncomfortable when doing self-integration. It’s okay to feel joy; just lean in” – J.Mike Fields If you’
Shadow and light
Once upon a time I hid my darkness away, thinking it was best to do so. I put my mask on and pretended to be fine, to be happy, to be light. Little did I know the darkness snuck ou
It. Takes. Time.
I saw an interview with Dr Mary Catherine McDonald, where she was talking about trauma and how she feels it’s been viewed wrongly for some time now. She says: “We have been fed
Saying yes
My previous post was on the power of a simple no, and ways to say it if you’re still learning to be comfortable with speaking your no. Today I want to talk to the power of your y
The art of saying no
Ever been asked a question and felt your body say no immediately, but your mouth say yes? I have. Especially in my people pleasing years! Today? Sometimes I can feel that resistanc
Hold your anxiety with love
Recently I visited the skin clinic, and two very iffy spots had to be removed from my neck. I was bloody nervous!!! I was anxious and my nervous system was doing its thing. And I l
Love vs Shame
Shaming yourself never works, it only perpetuates pain. I recently had a conversation with a beautiful client about this and the need for what I call, the compassion blanket and th
Love all the signal lights
You know what? Sometimes we just don’t know which way to turn or what to do next! But every stop, go, or not sure, IS something. You’re always doing something even if that some
You Can’t Heal a Body You Hate
This post is for anyone going through physical changes due to menopause, illness, post birth, mental struggles and anything else that may contribute to altering your physical appea
Guilt vs shame
Feeling guilty. It’s heavy. It brings in all the feelings and a lot start with “I should”. Brené Brown says there’s a big difference between guilt and shame so maybe this