Month: December 2022
How To Improve Your Mood with One Daily Habit
Bad moods happen. Yesterday was a perfect example. I had a nagging headache all day, and it impacted everything I was trying to do. Whether things or going well or not, we are all prone to being annoyed, overwhelmed, or just pissed off. If it happens to you, it’s just because you are human. Whether it…
Are You Overwhelmed by the Holidays?
I don’t know about you, but I have a little bit of a love/hate relationship with the holidays. On the one hand, I love the change of seasons, the decorations, the lights, the delicious food, and getting together with family and friends. But on the other hand, I find that the holidays “sneak” up on…
Ep #60: Confessions of a Stay-at-Work Mom with Liz Astrof
Today on the podcast, I have a special guest for you all. I can’t express enough how excited I am to be bringing you this interview with my client and friend, Liz Astrof. Liz is an award-winning executive producer and one of the most successful sitcom writers in television today. She’s the creator of Fox’s…
Jackie’s 10 Favorite Things in 2022
I always loved when Oprah would do her annual “favorite things” holiday list. So this year, I decided to do my own top 10 favorite things this year. The best part is everything on this holiday list is under $100. From simple pleasures like potted plants to cozy loungewear to some of my favorite treats. Whether you…
Is Codependence Holding You Back?
I have struggled with codependence throughout my life… and wasn’t even aware of it. I had one very specific definition in my head, and none of my relationships met that criteria, so I simply dismissed it as an issue. The classic example is being in a relationship with an addict and enabling the addiction. Later I…
Ep #59: Are You Suffering from Codependence?
Over the past few weeks, the subject of codependence has come up a lot. I see my clients suffering from codependence in their relationship with their parents, spouses, and kids, but it can also show up in platonic friendships or in the workplace too. Codependency can take many forms and can be incredibly challenging to…