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You deserve to feel more vibrant and joyful in life!  Join me here for strategies and tips from over 18 years of experience in mental health.  

How To Know It's Time To Reach Out For Support #anxietyhelp #selfcare #support Apr 19, 2024

If you are anything like I used to be, you wait to ask for help.  

When I started out as a “baby counselor” meaning, my first job, I was the teen counselor at my local rape...

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March Madness...where do you stand? #anxietydetox #authenticity #livefully #marchmadness #performance #vulnerability Mar 28, 2024

It’s March Madness right now.  
In my house, we celebrate March Madness like some celebrate Thanksgiving.  It’s food, gathering, talking, staying up late…and we...

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What's Keeping You Stuck? #anxiety #bigleap #fear #feelingstuck Mar 21, 2024

Have you ever had this experience after you’ve made a big life change?  

Once you’re comfortable in your new scenario, you start to reflect.  Now, with this emotional...

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I SHOULD feel happy...but I don't #gratitude #privatecoaching Mar 15, 2024

One conversation I’ve had over and over goes something like this.  I’m talking to someone about their anxiety.  

First, she tells me all about the difficult situations...

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Have you heard of EMDR? #emdr #anxietydetox Mar 07, 2024

You’ve probably read about or heard about EMDR.  If so, you may have questions.

What does EMDR stand for?  Where did it come from?
How does it work?

Who does it work for?

Well,...

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What I really think about anxiety "hacks" #anxietyhacks #anxietydetox #therapists #counselors #mentalhealthadvocate Feb 23, 2024

I’ve seen a lot of therapists, counselors, people personally dealing with mental health issues and mental health advocates on social media sharing tricks and hacks for getting rid of anxiety....

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Why is this time of year SO DANG HARD? #winterblues #seasonaldepression Feb 11, 2024

 If you’re like me, sometimes you find yourself wishing away the winter.  I’m ready for spring.  I’m over the cold, the dark, the looming illnesses.  I’m...

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Is it OK to be happy with so much going wrong? #happy #guilt #war #ukraine #joyfulliving #ukraineresilience Feb 02, 2024

Yesterday, I saw an article in the New York Times about a Ukrainian ski resort.  There were several photos of families smiling, laughing and having a great time.  I don’t know about...

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From Awkward to Shining in TWO Minutes. Jan 25, 2024

Can you point out a nervous or anxious person from a distance? 

Yes?

What do they look like?  Is it in their posture?  Is it in their choice in where to stand?  Is it something...

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Life Changing Conversations in the Grocery Store Jan 18, 2024

 I have had more than one life-changing conversation in the grocery store.  Anyone else?  

A few years ago, I started shopping at a new grocery store, Lydl.  One of the...

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The Importance of Blissipline blissipline goal-setting joy in the journey Jan 11, 2024

Hello, Love!

Last week, I told you that I don’t do New year’s Resolutions (no judgment if they work for you!).  I’m personally stepping away from the PUSH, GRIND, STRIVE,...

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Happy NEW Year!!! How has it been so far? #newyearintentions #flourishing #bucketlist #2024 Jan 05, 2024

How has 2024 been for you so far?  Did you set your intentions?  Resolutions?  Create a 2024 bucket list?

If you know me, you know that I don’t make new year's...

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