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A Gentle Guide to Finding a Right-Fit Therapist
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Here’s a gentle step-by-step guide written by an actual, caring human being—complete with templates, scripts, a variety of links, and my tips for saving money.
4 Simple Summer Recipes
Just for fun…here are 4 things I’ve loved making this summer. Enjoy!
16 Reasons to Try Something Even if You’re Not “Good Enough”
Instead of waiting until you become an enlightened master (or the perfect timing, or you have more time, or or or…) here’s why you might give it a go right now.
When Perfectionism Holds You Back From Trying
What I would tell my perfectionist 14-year-old self about missed opportunities and the importance of being mediocre (sometimes).
The Value of Coaching: How I Set My Rates
Coaching with me is a valuable investment. Here are 6 insights into how I set my rates.
Give Yourself Permission to Do Whatever You Want
Do you wish someone would give you permission to just…sleep? To blow off responsibilities and do something awesome? To quit your job? To spend all day puttering in the garden? Permission granted.
It’s Not Your Responsibility to Rehearse Disaster
Do you have that really fun superpower where you can play out horrible scenarios in your head with precise, excruciating detail? Yeah, me too. Here’s something that helps.
Give Yourself a Nudge Without Being Mean
You can learn to soothe your anxious parts, make space for new perspectives, and move forward bravely—and with compassion. Here are practical examples of how you can talk to yourself more kindly (and still take action) when doubts are holding you back.
It’s Too Risky to Play It Safe All the Time
Are you being too careful with your life? Sometimes being careful keeps you safe. Other times, it keeps you small. How can you tell when “self-care” is actually holding you back from new experiences?
How to Tell the Difference Between Desire and Fear (Soul vs. Brain)
You have so many voices in your head trying to take charge. How can you tell what’s intuition and what’s fear? What does the soul sound like, and what should you do when it speaks to you?
How to Negotiate Between Soul Longings and Life Practicalities
Do you ever dream up something you really want, only to have your inner “grown-up” tell you all the reasons you can’t have it? In January, I negotiated between my soul’s desire and my practical brain, and I got exactly what I wanted.
A Field Guide to Experimenting With Life
Taking life too seriously? Stuck in your head and ready to take action? Here are strategies and prompts to help you follow your curiosity and create a light-hearted experiment.
When Life Is an Experiment, We Can Do Bold Things
On the five-year anniversary of The Retreat Space, I share the life-changing magic of trying things. What would you try if your life was an experiment?
Unhooking From Misery & Leading With Joy
Part of me always thought it was a service to worry about my loved ones and get really depressed in response to injustices. But after going through a tumultuous year, I’ve learned why my misery is actually a disservice. Now, I lead with joy.
Everything I Wrote & Shared in 2024 (It’s the Perfect Amount)
Here’s a round-up of everything I wrote and shared with you in 2024—from navigating hard times to embracing creative play; from big dreams to rage journaling. I’m proud of it, and it’s the perfect amount.
Slowing Down Feels Better & Goes Further
The miraculous thing that happened when I was 20 minutes late to my massage. (And that time I ditched my five-year plan).
Rage Journaling: What Would You Scream if No One Could Hear?
Repressed emotions can weigh us down, fester into resentment, and cause chronic pain and anxiety. In this post, I teach one of my favorite and most life-changing tools: rage journaling.
Juggling *Life* During a Hard Time
When you’re having a hard time, life doesn’t stop to wait for you. This is very unfair. BUT…here’s a practical technique for juggling life when you’re stressed and exhausted.
Why You’re So Tired All the Time (Hint: It’s Not Your Fault)
It’s appropriate to be tired right now. We’re all dealing with compound stressors (collective, personal, and daily stress), and it’s zapping our capacity. I’m offering a class to help.