What If I’m Farther Along Than I Think?

Last week, I realized I’d been subconsciously waiting for my children’s affirmation, especially around my work as a life coach and how I show up as a mother and grandmother. Not because I needed praise…But because some hidden part of me believed it might finally prove I was doing something right. That I was “enough.” […]

Have you ever felt a fear so deep it kept you up at night?

A few years ago, I was visiting with a client who expressed such a fear: the fear that one or more of her adult children would leave the faith of their youth. What followed was a remarkable conversation about value, where she learned that her worth is independent of her children’s choices. This revelation prepared […]

Happy Valentine’s Day – Do You Love YOU?

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s that time of year when we celebrate love in all its shapes and sizes! Amidst the roses and chocolates, I want to take a moment to highlight the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. 💖 Fifteen years ago, I found myself waking up to the possibility of […]

Self-Sabotage Kept Me Awake!

It all started with my birthday on Sunday—I turned 54! 🎂  As the day went on, I noticed a LOT of brain chatter. You might think it was about wrinkles or the fact that I’m now over half a century young 😳. But surprisingly, that wasn’t the case. The chatter was about something much deeper—friendships […]

“I Don’t Know”

Do you ever find yourself in conversations where people fall into two distinct categories…those who confidently declare what they want out of life, and then those who, when asked the same question, respond with a hesitant shrug and a simple, “I don’t know.” Here’s the truth: deep down, each and every one of us knows […]

Wherein I Feel Worth Less As A Parent

Do you ever feel worth less as a parent because of what your children do or don’t do? Do you ever feel worth less because you have challenges? Understanding that worth and value do not change is fundamental to becoming more emotionally resilient. It matters!