Emotions – The How To

So, by now, you’re probably fully aware of the fact that you need to be feeling emotions rather than suppressing them.  I can hear you saying, ENOUGH already about why, tell me how! If you’re drowning in emotions and feeling uncomfortable or still not sure how to access emotions at all, then this post is… Continue reading Emotions – The How To

Your Physical Alarm System

Did you know that avoiding emotions is one of the main reasons we experience physical pain?  Yep, it’s true! I have avoided emotions for much of my life, most of the time not even realizing I was doing so.  I did not realize that much of the anxiety I was feeling was actually a by-product… Continue reading Your Physical Alarm System

Accessing Emotions – The Most Important Skill

Figuring out how to feel an emotion (the absolute #1 skill for your mind-body healing journey) is not as easy as it sounds.  Most of us suppress and repress emotions without having any idea we’re doing so, and our bodies suffer as a result.  We might think we’re feeling emotions, but often what we’re feeling… Continue reading Accessing Emotions – The Most Important Skill

An Assignment for You

Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone! Today’s post is short, because I want you to focus on this homework assignment.  It’s not too tough, but it’s crucial in your mind-body healing process.  I’ll tell you why you need to do this in following posts.  For now – well, you’ll have to trust me!  🙂 Seriously,… Continue reading An Assignment for You

Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 2

In Sometimes It Takes a Village – Part 1, I discussed why it’s so helpful to reach out and look for support as you embark on your mind-body healing journey.  I introduced the idea of the Healing Team.  This week, I’d like to explore this further.  Who do you want on your Healing Team?  Here… Continue reading Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 2

Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 1

Today, I want to tell you more about my own personal mind-body healing journey, because I’d like to encourage you to find a great Healing Team to support your mind-body process.  My journey was not a straightforward climb to health at all.  Like most of you, I tried everything under the sun while I was… Continue reading Sometimes it Takes a Village – Part 1

June – What I’m Reading

After my blogging break, I find myself very inspired to talk to all of you again!  I’ve decided to add a new type of post that will come around monthly.  It’s called “What I’m Reading.”  I love to read, and so do my clients, it seems!  It’s so great to have new resources to help… Continue reading June – What I’m Reading

Great June Opportunities!

Hello, everyone!  I’m back to my regular blogging schedule and can’t wait to share the new opportunities coming up this month.  Here’s the skinny: TWO NEW TELECOURSES! These are highly pertinent to your mind-body healing process.  When I was invited by Martha Beck Master Coach Brooke Castillo to give this month’s Self Coaching 101 Call,… Continue reading Great June Opportunities!

Walking the Talk

As a Mind-Body Health Coach, one of my main practices is to walk my talk.  Otherwise, what good am I to my clients and readers?  If I’m not doing what I preach, how can I expect others to, and how can I speak from experience? This month, I am walking my talk even though it… Continue reading Walking the Talk

Your Social Self from a Whole New Perspective

In last week’s blog post, I discussed Martha Beck’s concept of the social self and how this part of your psyche can toss out lots of stressful thoughts, making you feel unhappy and stressed.  Your social self might tell you that other people will think you’re crazy if you take that job or quit that… Continue reading Your Social Self from a Whole New Perspective