The Power of Peer Support

If you wanted to learn anything wouldn’t you seek out someone with experience? When I was a competitive swimmer – a long time ago, I might add! – our team would watch videos of the greats like Mark Spitz. When I started my healing from lyme symptoms I sought out someone who had recovered. When […]

Changing Seasons, Changing Moods

Do you find yourself struggling with mood changes depending upon the season? Some people have extreme mood shifts brought on by seasonal shifts. Even the day to day weather might affect you. First, this is not to diagnose anything. Definitely talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about seasonal mood changes. I know […]

Feeling Safe

Recently I had a conversation with a friend/colleague about feeling safe. We did a little experiment: I asked him, “Do you feel safe right now?”. At first he answered, “Yes, of course!”, but after a few moments he noticed that he had thoughts that bubbled up that definitely countered his original answer. Thoughts like, “What […]

Elevate the Good

It dawned on me a few weeks ago that I developed a habit of scanning for something to “heal”…I look for a physical or emotional symptom. When I had that realization I paused. In that silent pause I shifted my focus with the intention of looking for what’s positive/good/right (these seem like judgment words, but […]

Engulfing Parents: Learn to trust yourself

Obviously, our parents play a crucial role in shaping our lives. However, there are instances when parents become overprotective, controlling, and emotionally smothering, leading to a phenomenon known as engulfing parents. Being raised by engulfing parents can stifle individuality, hinder personal growth, and create emotional dependencies. But take heart, healing from this experience is possible, […]