better than before betrayal

For connection, we need to be willing to be known. This tool, The Johari Window, helps us take a look at how we allow ourselves to be known by others, or not. It helps us see how honest and open we a…

This week I share a replay of a Season One episode. The Three Stages of Awareness. Awareness is key to living life intentionally. Progressing through each of these stages is a skill that you will wan…

If relapse is so common, why do people say that it isn't part of recovery? Do you think relapse IS a part of recovery? What has been your experience? What are your thoughts on this? Listen in to hear…

In this episode I'm going to read you a story. It is a beautiful parable of truth, of life, and of healing. Enjoy!

What are your gifts? Have you struggled to recognize that you have gifts and talents? In this episode I share an extensive list of Spiritual Gifts. Some of them may be surprising to you. Listen in an…

I resist journaling. I KNOW the powerful benefits of journaling. So why do I resist it? I have lots of reasons. When I realized that there is no wrong or right way to journal, my resistance was great…

In this episode I share my focus for this year. It might surprise you. You may want to join me in working on this for yourself!

As we have been celebrating Easter have you been able to feel His love? Have you chosen to TRUST in Him and TRUST Him? He is here for us with outstretched arms. He is our hope. 

In this week's episode I share some of my thoughts from a talk I gave at my grandson's baptism. We bind ourselves to the Lord as we make and keep covenants. This brings us peace, confidence, joy and …

I recently asked my husband how he would like our marriage to grow. His answer was a far cry from what I thought/think we need. AND I worked to consider ...what if he is right? "What if his answer is…

I've been hearing 2 songs a lot lately about being broken. It has turned my thoughts to this episode originally published a year ago. What do you think about the idea of being broken? Give this a lis…

In this episode I share a few ideas on how to exoand our emotional vocabulary. This work will bring growth and connection. It is worth doing!

This episode piggybacks on last week's, so be sure to listen to that one first. I will complete the list of what a human brain needs. It doesn't REALLY NEED of these things. We can live without them,…

Our human brain has a job to do. It looks for danger. It Looks for pleasure. It tries to do things the easy way. We need skills to help our lower brain. We need skills to navigate our human experienc…

This episode originally aired December 2023. I invite you to consider anticipating rather than expecting. This is a small shift in our thinking that can have a great impact in our lives. Try it out a…

Here is a replay of an earlier episode that I think is a great example of strengthen our sense of self. 

This episode aired earlier (number 5) as "I don't hang my emotions on others". This is one of the skills that I practice to make my life better now. It is an important skill and a challenging one. An…

This is a replay of last year's Valentine's Day episode. I share some ideas on how you can approach this holiday intentionally and authentically. Do what works for you.

The work we do here in better than before betrayal is the work of healing and growth. We take responsibility for what is ours and leave the rest to others. What's yours is yours, what's theirs is the…

In this episode learn practices to strengthen your sense of self. This is vital work for your healing and creating a life you love.