Between the Covers Podcast

Let's not just talk about communication, but effective communication! Today I explore ways that we can be honest in our communication with others, how to avoid becoming defensive or having others bec…

For this month's hero's study, I look at Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings. He's a bit of a controversial character in terms of a hero, but he still has heroic qualities that are worth looking…

What is love? No, I'm not talking about the song by Haddaway or TWICE. In recognition of Valentine's Day this next week and the many conversations I have with clients about this topic, let's talk abo…

Let's talk about the stories that we tell ourselves. In a recent visit to the dentist, and thanks to Kristin Hanggi and Natalie Roy of the CREATE Podcast, I became more aware of some of the stories I…

In my experience personally and working with others, one of the aspects of our lives that many of us struggle with is loving ourselves. With statements like "I'm my own worst critic," to the hurtful …

For this month's hero study we're looking at Juror #8 from the play 12 Angry Juror (or 12 Angry Men). This is a character I knew nothing about until seeing the play in the fall of 2023 and I quite en…

Today I share some of the helpful tools I've used and books I've read (or am reading) that have helped me through various journeys in my life. Below are links to check them out for yourself if you ar…

Dreams are a driving force for us every day. They help us to aspire to greatness or achieve new heights in our jobs, relationships, and community. What if our dreams are too tame? What if we're looki…

Are you one of the many who set New Year's resolutions to launch your success into a new year? Personally, I'm not as I keep that mindset all year, but there's no judgement if you do. Today we talk a…

As we near the end out 2023 and the winter holiday season, let's do something different and study a hero! This is the inaugural launch of a new monthly series where we look at the characteristics and…

Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Ever heard this statement? It's not true as the words others say to us have a definitive and lasting impact on us and our lives. L…

The holidays aren't always the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. For many it's a triggering and depressing time of the year. Let's take some time to talk about how we can take care of our…

Ever heard the phrase that time will heal all wounds? It's not as accurate as most of us have been led to believe. Let's discuss what time can do and what else is needed for us to become the heroes o…

Have you ever been in the mindset that change will be easy? Much like the New Year's resolution belief that all I have to do is change this one, two, or three things about myself that life will impro…

It's about time we looked at what self-limiting beliefs are since I talk about them all the time. Self-limiting beliefs are the messages that we believe about ourselves that keep us stuck in places w…

It's no surprise if you've listened to previous episodes that I love to play! Play is a great way to explore the world around us, process some deep struggles and pains inside our bodies and minds, an…

Maybe this is something you've heard before. It's definitely something I've heard many times in my life: it's not too late to be who you want to be. This can be changed to might have been. The messag…

There are many other stories in our lives that intersect and influence our own. When we are working to become the heroes of our stories, we want to find the clear division between ours and someone el…

In my work, I often find that people strive to rush their development. We have a tendency to set goals such as fitting into smaller clothes, learning a new skill, or working through trauma or maladap…

Here is one of the most helpful tools I've learned about changing the self-limiting beliefs that are holding me back: change who I listen to! It sounds very simple on the face of it, yet most of the …