Healing can’t happen in hiding. But for many of us, hiding was once the only way to survive. We learned early on that being too honest, too emotional, or too visible could cost us safety, love, or belonging. Maybe we were told to “stop overreacting,” “toughen up,” or “keep that between us.” Maybe when we […]
Emotional honesty sounds like such a simple concept. Tell the truth about how you feel. Share what’s going on. Be open, be real. But for so many of us, the truth is more complicated than that. Even when we’re around safe people – the ones who’ve shown us they’re steady, kind, and trustworthy, it can […]
Why Support Isn’t Just Nice to Have – It’s What Makes Courage Possible We often talk about self-belief like it’s something you build in isolation. Just try harder, think more positively, do the work. And yes, there’s effort involved. But what’s often missing from that picture is belonging: feeling truly supported, seen, and accepted by […]
In a world often characterized by busyness and surface-level interactions, it’s easy to lose touch with our true selves and our essential needs. We may find ourselves hiding behind masks, fearing judgment and rejection. However, it’s time to break free from this pattern and embrace authenticity. In our latest podcast episode, we explored the transformative […]
Authenticity is the foundation of meaningful connections and healthy relationships, and something I talk a lot about on the show and write about for that reason. To foster trust and create emotional safety, it’s crucial to embrace the practice of owning your truth. Let’ delve into the importance of owning every aspect of who you […]
We all want trust because we need it in our relationships. However, how often do we give serious thought to how WE come across to others? Do those we care about share deep feelings and fears? Can you recall the last meaningful conversation even if it was a difficult one? If you can, do you […]
We all hear about practicing healthier communication, why the skills are so important to having better relationships, but if you’re just learning about the more subtle and insidious ways we don’t connect well, where do you start? How do you do it differently – for real? I think it IS about splitting hairs, and getting […]
You know how it is…you are standing there with someone you really care about, and you just can’t hold the eye contact. Or really acknowledge the heartfelt gesture. Or provide the empathy and compassion they need right now. So frustrating, and yet so common. But why is it so hard? As we’ve been talking all […]
With all the talk about giving and receiving empathy and understanding on the podcast this week, it got me thinking about healthy connections in general, because without the safety of a healthy relationship, empathy can’t happen. At least not genuinely and without an agenda – but that’s a blog for another day. I think the […]
This month on the podcast we will be talking about the concept of empathy: understanding it, knowing how to express it, and what makes it difficult. It’s one of those things we all nod our collective heads to as important – yet many of us are too embarrassed to admit we struggle to show it. […]
