So I don’t expect you to remember this or anything, but two weeks ago I went into detail explaining what trauma REALLY is. If you missed it you can check it out by scrolling to the post before last called “What is Trauma Anyway?” To summarize, it’s not what you think it is! Trauma isn’t just ...read more
Superbowl then Valentine’s Day? Let’s talk relationships!
What the heck? Super Bowl and Valentines Day one day apart this year? And just a disclaimer: this blog is about relationships cuz it’s Valentine’s Day. I know that this holiday can be even tougher if you’re not actually in a romantic relationship right now, so if that’s you, maybe sit this one ...read more
What is Trauma Anyway?
Whew! What a crazy year this has already been and it’s barely February! I really thought this year was going to be better, didn’t you? And then one shut down after another really brought things into perspective again. One thing that I think we can all agree on is that the last 2 years have been ...read more
How I Used My Midlife Grief to Change My Life in 10 Days!
Doesn't that title sound EASY?? Well, I mean, I had to get your attention somehow, right? It's hard to put the difficult journey of life into a title or even into a blog, but I still feel compelled to share this. This isn't about some simple process that will suddenly make all the changes you ...read more
How To Turn 50!
So if you didn't know, I am celebrating the BIG 5-0 this week, hence this blog title. It's tongue-in-cheek of course, because no one knows HOW to turn 50 any more than anyone knows how to parent or how to live life. But I think there is this idea in human society that there is a right way and a ...read more
Feel too bad to meditate? Try 4-7-8!
Video Demo included! Do you ever have those days where you wake up and you're just feeling like crap? Well, as you can tell in this video, that was me this morning! I couldn't shoot a polished-looking video about being in a bad place, right? That wouldn't be very authentic. Anyway, what ...read more
Back to School Anxiety? Here’s How to Cope!
I admit it. I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. On one hand I feel the excitement and promise of starting over again. The smell of new books, shopping for all the fresh new pencils, binders and notebooks, getting back to the routine of daily school schedule, etc. It's filled ...read more
Is 2018 the Year for a Resolution Revolution?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like 2018 is calling me to do a complete overhaul on how I live my life. As you may have heard, 2018 is the year of actualization, according to numerology. I feel a strong pull toward living my best, most authentic life. What I’m most longing for this year is a ...read more
Back to School Stress Got Ya Down?
I don’t have to tell you that this time of year is stressful! Adjusting to the new schedule from the laid-back summer months can bring up a lot of challenges. On top of this, there’s all the beginning of school meetings and events. There are new and unfamiliar relationships and all kinds of stuff to ...read more
Raising Teens Who Talk!
Raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart! The scheduling debacles, the lack of communication, the one word answers! It's enough to drive a parent crazy! I'm not saying there is some magic solution to these issues, but I did find an article that I agree with wholeheartedly about raising ...read more