I’ve been noticing a trend lately while working with women suffering from health issues. I coach women with pelvic pain issues of any variety, and I can’t help but notice some commonalities. I am no longer surprised when I hear person after person describe herself as a perfectionist, an overachiever, a type A personality, an… Continue reading Calling all Perfectionists and Overachievers
Month: March 2008
It’s Perfect
Today my “What If” post is being featured on Sandy Robinson’s blog, Fighting Fatigue. Take a look at her fantastic site! In Martha Beck coaching, we coaches have a question we love to ask our clients. When they are facing a something they find unpleasant or frustrating, we ask, “Why is this experience perfect for you… Continue reading It’s Perfect
What If
I recently coached a client through a hysterectomy, working on her fears about the surgery, her worries about anesthesia, and her concerns about her doctors. Health crises bring surges of emotion into our lives, and if we don’t know what to do with all these emotions, we run the risk of making the experience much… Continue reading What If
Being Grateful
When I was in the midst of my physical pain and emotional turmoil, I saw an Oprah show where the guest was talking about feeling grateful for experiencing illness. I can’t remember now what illness this person suffered from, or what the whole show was about, but I do remember how very annoyed I was… Continue reading Being Grateful
Saved by my Inner Healer
My Inner Healer (see previous posts) and I became very good friends after my first appointment with the breathing and relaxation instructor, Kathleen. It turns out deep breathing is a fantastic way to start listening to your Inner Healer, which is why I began mentioning it a few posts ago. Breathing is magical. It stops… Continue reading Saved by my Inner Healer
Message from my Inner Healer
After I had been to see a vulvovaginal specialist for my interesting mix of vulvar dysesthesia, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor syndrome, and interstitial cystitis, I had a complete meltdown. I really thought this doctor would save me from the nightmare and give me my life back. I had suffered an allergic reaction to a yeast… Continue reading Message from my Inner Healer