Certain conversations sound simple until you actually have them. This is one of them. People throw around words like sympathy, empathy, and validation as if they all mean the same thing. They don’t. And if we confuse them, we can end up doing something very dangerous in relationships: we can believe we are helping someone […]
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I have had many sessions with clients (mainly men) on a concept for which they struggle to overcome. That is, trying (and usually failing) to be Superman in our everyday lives. I believe at some point in our lives, we want to be a hero or at least experience something which identifies us as heroic. […]
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it begins to feel constant or overwhelming it can affect both our mental and physical wellbeing. Many people experience periods where responsibilities, work, relationships, or life changes create pressure that feels difficult to manage. While stress cannot always be avoided, there are practical strategies that can […]
Porn addiction recovery doesn’t end with sexual sobriety; it begins there. What follows is the real work: building a life that supports healing, prevents relapse, and fosters emotional clarity. A strong, daily recovery routine lays the groundwork for that life. With structure, self-awareness, and small daily wins, long-term sobriety becomes a sustainable, empowering journey. This […]
“It is by increasing sensitivity that we reach the map, the map-maker and the possibility of change.” – Ron Kurtz The Hakomi Method speaks about nourishment barriers. They are aspects of our psyche that keep certain kinds of experience out of our awareness. Nourishment barriers are an armor that certain experiences, certain kinds of nourishment, […]
3 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions 1. Make them small, measurable and attainable. “I want to get healthier this year” becomes “I’ll go to the gym twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings for 45 minutes.” 2. Set yourself up for success! Planning to workout? Prep your water bottle and workout clothes the night […]
Let’s be real – perimenopause and menopause are no joke. One day you’re confidently running a meeting, and the next you’re in the grocery store wondering why you’re crying in front of the frozen peas. Welcome to the hormonal rollercoaster that is midlife. Hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses, and sudden cravings for solitude (or […]
Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. A quick Google search brings up endless options — CBT, EMDR, somatic therapy, breathwork, hypnotherapy, trauma-informed, holistic, transpersonal — and many people are left wondering: How do I know what’s right for me? What’s interesting is that people today aren’t just searching for “therapy” anymore. They’re searching for specific […]
No Accountability, No Consistency: The Power of Life Coaching Consistency is the bridge between intention and transformation. Most people don’t fail because they lack desire, intelligence, or even discipline—they fail because they lack accountability. Without accountability, goals drift, habits fade, and momentum stalls. The truth is simple: no accountability, no consistency. Accountability is not control; […]
