I just finished reading the book The Tell by Amy Griffin and was riveted by her courage to know and understand her own story and the self-compassion she cultivated to heal. Her memoir is an important reminder that we all only know parts of our story because our brains do...
Shouldn’t I Be More Confident at This Age?
Do you ever wish you could tap back into the 20-year old you and navigate life with the carefree confidence you did then? Ever wonder what the heck is wrong with you? Should’t I be more confident at this stage of life? You’re not alone and you’re not crazy. It...
Being Happier – 10 Things I’ve Learned this Past Decade
After coaching hundreds of people through their challenges and transitions, I’ve come to realize (and truly internalize) that your happiness doesn’t depend on that thing or person “out there”. Your happiness is your job alone. And it’s an inside job. Since my early days studying Positive Psychology, I’ve navigated the...
What does your age have to do with it?
Want to live a longer and healthier life? Chances are you can. According to Yale researcher Dr. Becca Levy, the WAY YOU THINK about aging impacts both the quantity and quality of the years you have remaining on this planet. In fact, she shares that those that have a positive...
The Duality of Life
As I write this, the stock market is tumbling, LA is reeling from devastation and we’re experiencing more political change and uncertainty than we can easily wrap our heads around. Much of the heaviness is visible but some ⎼ our own personal battles ⎼ are invisible, hidden beneath brave faces...
Embracing a Gentle Start to the New Year
I’m reaching out today to share something important ⎯ It’s okay to start the year off slowly. In fact, it’s more than okay. Right now there is a lot in the world that feels overwhelming and heavy and the pressure to hit the ground running in January can be intense....
When Do You Feel Fully Alive?
It’s January and no, I’m not going to serve up some “New Year, New You” jargon. Why? Because there is nothing about you that needs to be fixed! Instead, I’d like to challenge you to focus on doing more of what makes you FEEL FULLY ALIVE. When you do, you’ll...
What Did You Learn About Yourself Last Year?
Happy 2025! Before you commit to your resolutions and the list of goals that you are currently all fired up about, I have an important question for you to consider… What did you learn about yourself last year? Or, in other words, who did you need to BE to accomplish or...
What has this past decade taught you?
I turned 60 this past week and more than anything I feel grateful. This last decade has been, to borrow Glennon Doyle’s word, “Brutiful” with big, exciting, beautiful things (launching my three amazing boys into the world, building Camp Reinvention, traveling to National Parks, to name a few), the daily...
Anxiety Getting the Best of You?
Menopause did a number on me. I have always thought of myself as driven AND calm, striking a balance between “doing” and truly enjoying and being present to my days. With estrogen dropping off the cliff, that has changed. I now experience so much more anxiety than I did and...