by Endorsed Coach, Meryl Feldman How often do you stay in your head, ruminating, looking for an answer to a problem or even just overthinking a situation? I did this quite often – staying up in my head which wasn’t giving me the healing or information that I needed. As a Mind-body coach, I knew… Continue reading Let it Flow
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Permission to Rest
By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Leda Asmar Have you ever felt that you need permission to do something you want or need to do? I’m not talking about general polite permissions or legal permits, like “May I have this dance, please; may I borrow your lawnmower? May I give your child a lollipop?” I’m talking about… Continue reading Permission to Rest
Too Fat and Too Thin: Welcome to the Double Bind!
By Endorsed Mind Body Coach Cathy Dean One of the post-its on my desk says, “I’m the perfect size for success.” It’s there to remind me that I don’t have to fix myself or lose weight before I can be successful. That post-it has been my salve when the my inner critic arrives. Each time,… Continue reading Too Fat and Too Thin: Welcome to the Double Bind!
How Relationship Counseling with My Back Changed My Life
by Endorsed Coach, CrisMarie Campbell “Argh!!! My back is so stiff! I can hardly get out of bed. I hate this! Why can’t I get rid of this back pain?!” This is how most mornings started for me for years. “I feel like my body is my enemy!” “Why do I have spent thousands of dollars… Continue reading How Relationship Counseling with My Back Changed My Life
Is Your Body Asking You to Grieve?
When something incredibly sad or painful happens in my life, my first response is always to try to avoid the emotions. It’s an old habit, and it dies hard. Besides, our culture does not honor or allow for emotional processes like grieving. It’s as though we can just skim over the top of life, showing… Continue reading Is Your Body Asking You to Grieve?
“Mom, My Neck is Hurting; Why Are You Talking to Me About My Feelings?”
by Endorsed Coach, Meryl Feldman On Monday, the first day of my 13 year old son’s vacation, he woke up in terrible pain from a stiff neck. He couldn’t get up or move his head in any direction. As a sensitive child, he cried long and loudly from the pain and the frustration of being… Continue reading “Mom, My Neck is Hurting; Why Are You Talking to Me About My Feelings?”
What’s Your True Craving?
I can lose myself in a good novel for hours on end and forget about the world, my actual life, and my child. I can dissolve into the experience of eating a delicious cookie or fabulous cake. I can binge-watch Netflix shows (especially spy shows!) with the best of them. Sometimes, I stay up late and… Continue reading What’s Your True Craving?
Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Do you put pressure on yourself to do things right? Of course, I never do that, ever. Well, ok, maybe a couple of times. I’ve been studying the art of failing or making mistakes for a long time, because perfectionism was killing me. (Somewhat literally, since it was the root of my pelvic pain syndromes;… Continue reading Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Why Anger Isn’t As Bad As You Think
Recently I’ve seen various articles floating around the internet about the dangers of anger, and how it’s bad for your health. There is no lack of quotes, memes, and articles touting the benefits of positivity. In the mind-body world, this might seem innocently harmless and probably beneficial. So, it might seem odd for me to… Continue reading Why Anger Isn’t As Bad As You Think
4 Steps to Healing Anger in Your Relationships
My daughter was born in a low-lit hospital room filled with soothing music and the aroma of lavender essential oil. She slid gracefully into the world, a beautiful little chubby newborn, full of life. My husband leaned over and kissed me, saying, “You were amazing.” Two weeks later, we’d drawn the battle lines. We bit… Continue reading 4 Steps to Healing Anger in Your Relationships