I’ve often been accused of “having it all together.” Ha ha! That is called emotional suppression, people. I learned at a young age – like many, many other women – how to hold myself together while under duress or stress. Hold it in, keep it together, suck it up, don’t be a drama queen, etc.… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Have it All Together
Tag: TMS
The PMS Advantage
In my early twenties, I was new to the self-help genre and had spent most of my formative years trying to be an excellent violinist. When I picked up John Sarno’s The Mindbody Prescription, the personality profile he described fairly smacked me in the face. Perfectionism? Trying to be good all the time? Feeling responsible… Continue reading The PMS Advantage
Healing Pelvic Pain – Vulvodynia, IC, and More
The other day, I met a woman who suffered, like me, from vulvodynia. She had read my blog and ended up working with one of my Endorsed Mind-Body Coaches. She was immensely grateful for the mind-body healing tools, because she’s now pain-free and living a normal life again. As we talked, she expressed all the… Continue reading Healing Pelvic Pain – Vulvodynia, IC, and More
Self-Soothing for Pain Relief
By Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Gail Kenny Learning to self-soothe and using it on a regular basis is one of the best ways to reduce stress and chronic pain. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it and it becomes a habit that makes a significant difference in being able to more… Continue reading Self-Soothing for Pain Relief
Why You Need a Killer Mantra
Last week, I was doing a little research while writing the blog post, How Your Inner Badass Spy Can Heal You. This research involved looking up “badass” in the Urban Dictionary. (Tough research, I know.) The definition read, “ultra-cool motherfucker.” My eyebrows flew up, and I had to giggle to myself. My mind instantly sprang… Continue reading Why You Need a Killer Mantra
How Your Inner Badass Spy Can Heal You
Last week, I wrote a post about using spy skills to help relieve self-pressure and stress, and as a result, help you heal from Mind Body Syndrome (TMS). I gave you an assignment to do (if you choose to accept the mission) designed to help you own your inner badass spy, develop self-compassion and shift… Continue reading How Your Inner Badass Spy Can Heal You
Why You Need Some Spy Skills, Stat!
Why is mind-body healing like a spy novel? Simple. You get to be a sleuth, investigating and discovering, following the trail of clues about your inner world. Eventually, you learn enough to put together a full picture of what’s going on within yourself. You see what patterns of thought and behavior are creating too much… Continue reading Why You Need Some Spy Skills, Stat!
How to Believe in Yourself and Outsmart Doubt and Fear
How do you believe in yourself when you’re feeling a lot of doubt and fear? In this video, I share my top two tools for outsmarting doubt and fear around any issue. There’s also an easy summary below to help you remember the key points. And, just for fun, you’ll hear a little traditional Irish… Continue reading How to Believe in Yourself and Outsmart Doubt and Fear
Why You’re Ready to Help Others Heal
Registration for my 2015 Mind-Body Coach Training is open! Which makes me think back to the very beginning… In my early twenties, I spent most of my time lying on the couch, unable to wear underwear, jeans, or even use the restroom without pain. I felt hopeless. I was struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor… Continue reading Why You’re Ready to Help Others Heal
Learn the Tools, Lose the Pelvic Pain
When I got pregnant, I was a little nervous about a lot of things. You know, impending motherhood, the major life transition ahead, giving birth, etc. I was really nervous, however, about pelvic pain. I tried to pretend I wasn’t, because, well, denial comes naturally. However, I couldn’t ignore the small voice in my head… Continue reading Learn the Tools, Lose the Pelvic Pain