If it wasn’t safe to be fully yourself as a child, it will feel unfamiliar to be fully yourself as an adult. Not wrong. Not impossible. Just… unfamiliar. And that distinction matters. Because when something feels unfamiliar, your system doesn’t interpret it as growth. It interprets it as risk. This Didn’t Start with You Now […]
Growing up in an unpredictable or emotionally unsafe environment changes the way you learn to exist in the world. If you spent your childhood scanning the room, anticipating reactions, or managing the emotional climate of your home, you weren’t developing confidence — you were developing survival skills. You learned how to stay small to stay […]
Do the Brave Thing Courage doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like telling the truth when your voice shakes. Sometimes it’s saying “no” without apologizing. Sometimes it’s sending the message, making the call, or finally showing up as yourself — even if you’re not sure how it’ll be received. We often think bravery means […]
On the show today, we’re diving into the amazing world of personal empowerment – basically the premise for the podcast and the course I am building. We’ll be talking about how you can be your most confident and authentic self, because let’s face it, that’s what it’s all about! But what is empowerment? It’s all […]
Of course we want to feel confident, grounded and more peaceful. For those of us with some social anxiety and a history of less-than-loving moments in the past with people, it will be even harder to not hide who we really are, and that is what actually hurts our self-concept. Confidence begins with being honest […]
Making decisions is a natural part of life, and we make choices every day that impact our lives and the lives of those around us. While some decisions may seem insignificant, others can have a significant impact on our future. However, despite our best efforts, it can be difficult to trust our choices. Here are […]
Aaahhh a new year. Another new slate. I like the idea of beginning…again. That we can stop at any moment in our lives, do a loving assessment of where we are and how we feel, and make changes when we are ready. Moving toward possibility is so empowering and motivating, and even making small changes […]
Been dragging lately? Feeling blah or frustrated about your life, wishing you could get your mojo back? There might be very good reasons for how you feel right now, and there’s a way to work at this to change it. It’s in the details of how you might not be doing right by – You. […]
EP122 Creating the Life You Want Interview with Life Mastery Coach Donna Tashjian Welcome to Episode 122 where we have an important conversation with Donna Tashjian, Life Mastery and Health Coach about how to turn your life around. In this episode we get to talk to Donna, who is a down-to-earth inspirational speaker. […]
Episode 100 The Truth About Assertiveness: Q & A with Sonya Thompsen-Halsey Wow Episode 100! We are celebrating this milestone with my guest Sonya Thompsen-Halsey, Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach, and we get into some wonderful conversation about assertiveness, answering your questions and hopefully provoking some thought and insights along the way. […]
