The Blog
The Ties and Tides of Friendship
Adult friendships are a topic that comes up again and again in my conversations with clients. While it affects both men and women, I hear about it most often from women—the longing for connection, for being seen, heard, understood, and supported. Of course, men value connection, too. I saw that in my own father, who…
When Things Feel Hard
It’s been a challenging couple of weeks. Nothing catastrophic. But enough hard moments, disappointments, and conversations to feel it in my body. Tight chest. Busy mind. That familiar urge to react quickly, lash out, or go into fix-it mode. Maybe you know that feeling. When something hard happens, our nervous system doesn’t wait for context or clarity.…
Not All Clutter Is Physical
You’ve cleaned your desk. You’ve purged your closet. You’ve organized the junk drawer. Nothing like a good decluttering session. But here’s a question: When was the last time you cleared your emotional energy? I’m not talking about abandoning a friend in crisis. I’m talking about the relationships you maintain out of habit. The ones that feel…
Strength in Connection
I’m currently reading From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks, thanks to the recommendation of a client and other friends. Each chapter offers another golden nugget of research and reflection on what makes us happy. (I may dedicate a podcast series to the whole book at a later date.) In one chapter, Brooks describes how Aspen trees…
It’s Just a Season
Have you ever noticed that when something is uncomfortable, your brain decides that whatever is happening is either catastrophic or permanent? One hard conversation, and a relationship suddenly feels in jeopardy. One misunderstanding at work, and you fear getting fired. One ache or pain, and your mind goes to a dark place fast. Our brains don’t like discomfort or uncertainty. When something…
Focus On The Good Shots
I’ve had a month where my body feels older than I am. A stubborn tennis elbow has been just annoying enough to interrupt my sleep and my mood, and pain has a way of shrinking your field of vision. It makes everything feel more dramatic than it probably is. Suddenly, you’re not just sore—you’re contemplating…
An Awesome Day Starts Here
I’ve been thinking a lot about mindset lately—specifically, mantras, manifestation, and the stories we tell ourselves before the day even begins. This all started after reading a post by Kristin McGee, who writes about beginning each day with the phrase, “Today is going to be the best day of my life.” She goes on to say, “This…
When Life Puts You in a Cone of Shame
Last week did not go as planned. I came down with a brutal head cold, which coincided with my dog being neutered and having a bad reaction to his post-op meds. So while I couldn’t sleep because my head was completely congested, I also found myself outside in the middle of the night—not once, not…
