The foundation of all dysfunctional behavior
Toxic, dysfunctional, and emotionally abusive behavior stem from the same foundational challenges in almost everyone. Learning what those ch...
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The Overwhelmed Brain
Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisions that are in alignment with what's most i...
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Is toxic energy blocking the life you want?
What are the obstacles to peace, comfort, and happiness? You may be walking amongst people and things right now that are literally draining...
Are you living your life on a foundation of fears and insecurities?
Sometimes what drives our decisions isn't necessarily what has our best interests in mind. Old survival mechanisms can be running the show,...
Can you get more time with someone without controlling what they do with their time?
You're not crazy for feeling lonely in a relationship where schedules clash and one of you seems to be filling their time with other things...
Is sarcasm supposed to be funny or mean or...
Sarcasm can hide contempt while being disguised as humor. But, it can also bring humor to a difficult situation. Is there a limit to sarcasm...
When you don't talk about the hard stuff, hard stuff tends to stick around
It might feel better not knowing the answers to some questions becuase, after all, knowing might mean you now have to do something about it....
When your values collide with others
What you value may not be what others value, but should that lead to black and white, all or nothing thinking where one person has to give s...
Moving forward through loss
After loss, it can feel like there's no movement, as if time stopped on that exact moment of grief or pain, never to move forward again. How...
When those we love die
The death of my brother-in-law was hard and got me revisiting the concept of the death of loved ones. No one can tell you it's going to be o...
The "It's not my fault" apology
If you've ever felt hurt or offended by someone's words or actions, and their "apology" was more like a deflection than compassion for how i...
Making hard decisions when you're not sure what's true
Sometimes you might wonder if things are going to change or not. Perhaps you're waiting for someone to show up better or differently, or you...
The ten components that make up a healthy, long-lasting relationship
I talk about toxic relationships all the time, but what do healthy relationships actually look like? Is there a formula? There are criteria....
The bare minimum needed for any close relationship
You'd think love and connection would be enough to get through any relationship challenge. But there is something stronger, something deeper...
Should I reveal my past to a potential new partner
If you have a history that you're not proud of, and you start a new relationship, should the new potential partner be advised of a past you...
Are these old emotional wounds or something real happening now?
Are old emotional wounds triggering you today? A woman reached out and shares her struggles about choices she made about a pregnancy and how...
The on again off again relationship and other challenging topics
Can the on-off relationship work? What about long-distance relationships? I talk about that and also someone asked me if it's their social a...
Some people don't want you to be yourself
Other people's insecurities should not make you change for them. If they can't handle who you are, is it on you to make them comfortable or...
How to be direct about someone's hurtful behavior without being confrontational
You're allowed to tell someone they're hurting you — and if you feel stuck because you avoid conflict or keep punishing with silence, I've b...
Always take what sounds like a threat seriously
People who threaten, belittle, or use "jokes" about violence are practicing control, and they will gaslight you into submission if you don't...
The past is the worst place to ruminate
Are you a victim of your past choices forever? If the future feels impossible because the past is unavoidable, it might be time to put away...