Pain Math – Your Brain is getting it Wrong

I used to think that nearly everything I did caused pain.  Before I knew it, the pain had ruled out most everyday activities, like walking, sitting, standing for too long, sleeping in certain positions, eating most foods, having sex, and more.  My life shrank, little by little, until there wasn’t much left. At the time,… Continue reading Pain Math – Your Brain is getting it Wrong

It’s NOT about Your Diet

I’ve had this post in the back of my mind for months, but a series of client and blog reader questions this week has pushed it to the forefront.  I’ll probably post more about this in the future, but today I’m going to cut to the chase. During my pelvic pain experience, I, like most… Continue reading It’s NOT about Your Diet

Client Interview Series – Getting Out of the “Pain Has a Physical Cause” Rut

Today starts the launch of the Client Interview Series!  I am so excited to share these interviews with all of you, as I think it will be immensely helpful to hear the wisdom and perspective of your fellow travelers on this mind-body healing journey.  Some of the clients I’ve interviewed (and will be interviewing) are… Continue reading Client Interview Series – Getting Out of the “Pain Has a Physical Cause” Rut

Don’t Miss the Free Call!

I’ve got two announcements today! (We’ll be back to your regularly scheduled programming next week.) First – I’ve scheduled a FREE call in October that you won’t want to miss! (More below.) Second – Coaches! Want to be a Mind-Body Coach?  Click Here: Take the Mind-Body Coach Training! FREE CALL DETAILS: Join me on Wednesday,… Continue reading Don’t Miss the Free Call!

Welcome to the New Site!

It’s time to celebrate! The new website is finally complete!  Check out the new digs and take a look around! Here’s what I’m excited about: all the new stuff! Let me take you on a tour… In the Online Store, you can easily purchase a variety of helpful products, from the complete Healthy Mind Toolbox… Continue reading Welcome to the New Site!

Don’t Miss this Health Secret

If you’ve been reading up on mind-body healing via my blog, you’ve probably bounced all over the internet and stuck your nose in many books.  You’ve learned about the fight or flight response, emotional suppression, the power of the mind, and much more.  You’ve implemented many things into your life.  Today, however, I’m going to… Continue reading Don’t Miss this Health Secret

Becoming Aware of Emotional Suppression

I’m back from the final phase of Martha Beck Master Coach Training, and I’m full of new ideas!  The four-day in-person retreat was intense and action-packed.  I don’t think I’ve ever learned more in four days in my entire life!  I’m brimming with excitement and enthusiasm for coaching on a whole new level.  You, of… Continue reading Becoming Aware of Emotional Suppression

Coaching Myself (Possibly the most important post ever!)

Today I am inviting you into my living room, where I’m sitting with notebook and pen, coaching myself.  I want to tell you a story, and I want to show you the process I go through as a mind-body coach living a mind-body lifestyle.  I’ve seen with my clients that sharing my process helps them… Continue reading Coaching Myself (Possibly the most important post ever!)

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