“Some of the kindest souls I know have lived in a world that was not so kind to them. Some of the best human beings I know have been through so much at...

“Being a people-pleaser may be more than a personality trait; it could be a response to serious trauma.” ~Alex Bachert Growing up in a home, school, and church that placed a lot of value...

There’s something profoundly satisfying about completing a challenging task.That feeling when you finish a race, accomplish a project at work, or even just finish cleaning up after a really successful party.You...

“I have never known a patient to portray their parents more negatively than they actually experienced them in childhood but always more positively–because idealization of their parents was essential for their survival.” Alice...

Today, I’m thrilled to share something a bit different with you.In May of this year, I had the honor of standing on a TEDx stage in Hermosillo, Mexico, sharing thoughts not on...

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” ~Elbert HubbardI’m breathing fast; my heart rate is off the scale. I close my eyes and...

TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of domestic violence and may be triggering to some. “You can’t heal the people you love. You can’t make choices for them. You can’t rescue them.”...

Building a capsule wardrobe is more than just picking out clothes. It’s about embracing a whole new way of thinking.And I think that’s one of the things that people misunderstand about it—missing both...