Essence

You know yourself. You’re emotionally intelligent, articulate, self-aware.You’ve read the books, done the work, named your patterns.

But still… when the twinge hits, your body spirals.You overthink, o…

There’s that subtle, aching moment in your relationship.

The twinge hits.

You were laughing just a minute ago, but now—His tone has shifted. The energy feels different.And your body knows it before you…

Sharing your truth isn’t the hardest part.You’ve done the work. You’re articulate. You can name your feelings and speak up when it matters.

The hardest part?What happens after.

That wobbly feeling in y…

Things are good. Really good.He’s consistent. He shows up. You feel loved.

So why does a part of you still scan for signs that something’s wrong?Why do you keep bracing for the shift — like the good c…

You’ve always been sensitive. Deep-feeling. Attuned.It’s a gift… until it starts to feel like a burden.

One shift in his tone and you can’t think about anything else.One heavy mood and your chest feel…

You finally feel safe in love. Or you should.He’s consistent. Things are good.But then… something shifts. A text lands flat. His energy feels off. He’s quiet.

Your heart flutters. Your chest tightens.…

You finally feel held. Loved. Safe.And then—almost without realizing it—you start poking.A sharp comment. A cold shoulder. A quiet withdrawal.

Not to hurt him. Not to create chaos.But because a deeper…

You’re articulate. Emotionally intelligent. Self-aware.You’ve done the work. Had the hard conversations. Named the patterns.

And yet—there’s still something unsaid.You express yourself, but it’s filte…

In this episode, we’re exploring a quiet pattern that shows up even in healthy love: You don’t feel controlling—but you still scan for shifts, soften your tone, and pre-process your emotions before y…

In this episode, we’re exploring one of the hardest things to name when you're healing in love: How do you know if the “off” feeling you’re sensing is your intuition, or just your old patterns trying…

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the biggest questions in modern love:How do you know if something is a red flag — or just your old patterns reacting?

You’ll hear:✨ How to tell the difference b…

In this opening episode of the series “When Healthy Love Triggers You,” we’re diving into why even the most loving, healthy relationship can stir up your oldest patterns — and why that doesn’t mean t…

Calling all peacekeepers, people pleasers, and women who feel deeply.

You crave intimacy—the kind that feels safe, grounding, and deeply connected. But somewhere along the way, you learned that in ord…

If you’ve ever hesitated before speaking up in your relationship—overthinking how to phrase it, worrying about how he’ll react, or feeling guilty for even having needs—this episode is for you. We’re …

Could conflict be a missing piece toward a deeper connection within your relationship?

In the fourth episode of the Conflict to Connection Series, we answer the question: “Is conflict really as bad as…

This episode is for you if you recognize yourself having a tough time navigating when your partner is upset.

This could be when they are upset in general, stressed out about work or life, or when nav…

You know when you want to share something but it doesn’t seem to come out right?

You worry that you’ll be misunderstood or judged for what you are sharing. Perhaps, you are so worried about how it mi…

Do you tend to downplay your needs or push things aside, thinking “It’s not such a big deal” or “It’s not worth getting into a disagreement about this right now and making it a bigger thing?”

Are you …

Have you ever noticed that you present a different version of yourself based on the social context? Similarly, do you notice that this also adjusts based on the group?

It is natural to adjust ourselv…

In part three of the four-part “Holiday Relationship Series,” we are getting into navigating specific situations within your family this holiday season.

Whether you have lovely family connections, bu…