Hello again! I’m grateful for the chance to reintroduce myself and the heart I bring to my work as a coach. At my core, I offer a grounded presence—both approachable and purposeful. I’m committed to listening deeply, with an open mind and a nonjudgmental heart. Clients often tell me they feel truly heard and supported,...
Let’s Talk About Mental Load Before diving into this topic, there’s something crucial I need to emphasize: We absolutely LOVE OUR PARTNERS! I can’t stress this enough. Life wouldn’t be the same without them—our worlds are brighter, funnier, more exciting, and more enjoyable because they’re by our sides. However—and this is a big however—there often...
The Dark Side of Toxic Positivity: Embracing All Emotions for a Healthier Life Toxic positivity is a mindset that prevents us from healing and living well by forcing us to put on a happy face even when it’s not appropriate. While optimism has its benefits, toxic positivity can undermine our health-related quality of life by...
Understanding Trauma and Why “Sucking It Up” No Longer Serves Us “If we could begin to see much illness itself not as a cruel twist of fate or some nefarious mystery but rather as an expected and therefore normal consequence of abnormal, unnatural circumstances, it would have revolutionary implications for how we approach everything...
“Pull it together. Suck it up. Why am I like this? What was I thinking? Do more. Stress less. Shake it off. Move on. If I can just get through this week, day, year… Fake it till you make it. Never let them see you sweat.” If you are anything like me and millions of...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 6 out of 10 Americans have at least one chronic illness. These illnesses are America’s leading cause of death and significantly contribute to the Nation’s $4.1 trillion spent on health care costs annually. The US Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being cited several research...
It’s unavoidable. We all think about it. Maybe it happened when you first started noticing the streaks of silver sprouting amidst your darkly colored hair. Maybe it happened when you noticed a crease abreast your beautifully constructed face. Maybe it was the crackling bones that reminded you of the journeys and adventures forged in your...
For me, it was a slow road into health and wellness coaching. I took many different turns before landing solidly in this field. Truth be told, because it is a relatively new and emerging field, I wondered how effective a coach could be at assisting others in making lifestyle changes that support their long term...
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