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5 Lessons from a Recovering People Pleaser

Mind Your Party MannersI grew up hearing the reminder to remember my “party manners” every time I left the house, even when I joined the soccer practice carpool. My…

What to Expect in a Break Up

Life HappensThis time of the year can be incredibly challenging if you are in the storm of a breakup.  Over twenty years ago I sat in that seat. I…

Do you want to change your relationship? Change your Lens!

Change your lens, change your relationship!First of all, how would your relationship be different if you approached your partner reflecting on two questions:What can I celebrate in my partner?and…

Group Therapy or Counseling is Helpful During a Breakup

Navigating a Breakup During the Holiday SeasonSome people will not be seated at the table for the holidays. Life circumstances are causing spikes in couples deciding to terminate relationships….
Reality Relationship shows

How to Be a Vulnerable Partner and Share Intimate Connection

Reality shows and RelationshipsI love watching reality dating shows.  Especially the more immersive, experiential ones (nod to OWN’s Ready to Love and Put a Ring on It, Lifetime’s Married at First…

There is No Place Like Home

A Love Letter to the Expat in MeMy childhood as an expat in high-risk countries has greatly shaped who I am today. As a child I lived in four…

A New Cohort of Chronic Illness Support Group is Forming Now

First Cohort of Chronic Illness Support GroupThe first cohort of our Chronic Illness Support Group started last month and is a joy to build our little community! Each week…

Living in the Space Between

Smile?Recently, my rabbit hole adventures led me to a guided meditation with Kristen Neff on warmth. One of the prompts Kristen used was to “allow yourself to notice the…

Spoon Theory for Beginners

Learning about Spoon Theory is a rite of passage for everyone who struggles with chronic illness. Developed in 2003 by writer Christine Miserandino as she was attempting to explain…

Parenting in the desert not the village

Navigating a world where there’s no room for parenthood.When I moved to the U.S. I knew I was giving up many things for a better career. I would miss…

The Key to a Happy Adulthood

Connectedness in Childhood“More than any single factor that we can control, connectedness in childhood is the key to a happy adulthood” says Edward Hallowell in “The Childhood Roots to…

What State Are You In, Today?

If it’s Tuesday, this must be BelgiumTen months ago, I embarked on a journey to join my husband on tour to multiple cities across the country. The adventure of…