Hush Your Mind: Empowered Boundaries for Soulful Relationships

Many of us struggle with being visible. We may have learned long ago that it wasn’t safe to speak up, share our perspective or get our needs met. Yet a part of us yearns to be seen. It’s human. We al…

Having extreme standards can take a toll on our health. I’ve had my fair share of health concerns linked to perfectionism. When I consulted my doctor for chronic fatigue and mysterious body aches, he…

Perhaps you spent hours mulling over what to say, when and how. You finally find the courage to communicate your boundary in a kind yet firm way—whew, done! Your heart is pounding. But, uh-oh… the pe…

Have you ever seen the yin yang symbol? It may seem like it has nothing to do with perfectionism. But after years of study and experimentation, I’ve extracted 5 valuable lessons that helped me gain m…

Have you heard of the inner critic? It’s that voice in your head that says: “You’re dumb. You can’t do it. You’re not good enough.” It’s depressing to listen to your inner critic. No matter how much …

Some newcomers to EFT Tapping assume that healing should feel like a blissful meditation. They ask me: “Why do we tap on the negative first in EFT? Shouldn’t I feel relaxed right away? Isn’t it bette…

Many of us learned to repress our anger to avoid getting criticized, rejected or abandoned in childhood. Yet this powerful emotion offers us much wisdom if we’re willing to listen. Anger often masks …

Experiencing a breakup can be traumatic. Like the death of a loved one, breakups can cause overwhelming and enduring grief. The heartbreak feels excruciating, yet we sense the world needs us to haste…

Do you feel not good enough? Perhaps you work hard, but it’s never enough. You feel like a hamster sprinting in its wheel. Although you’re exhausted, it seems impossible to stop. You might be thinkin…

What does the yin yang symbol have to do with relationships? Believe it or not, contemplating the meaning of this symbol has helped me accept myself, cultivate understanding in my relationships and e…

Years ago, I learned a word that made me shed tears of joy and sadness: codependency. This 12-letter word summed up my relationship woes. Constantly walking on eggshells. Beating myself up. People-pl…

Someone recently asked me, “Do you have any advice on how to stop being triggered in relationships?” Whenever her partner invites her to an outing, her body tenses up and the words, “Yes, I’d love to…

Repeating positive affirmations like "I’m a money magnet" don’t work unless we deeply believe them. Our negative emotions, limiting beliefs and expectations around money are mostly unconscious. If we…

I began my spiritual inner work because I was desperate—desperate to be free of emotional pain, frustrating relationships and mind chatter. So, I turned inwards and faced my icky feelings and memorie…

It’s a common misconception: Conflicts are bad. They feel icky. Arguments end poorly. But what if conflicts can improve your relationships? Perhaps conflicts signal a deep unmet need, like feeling va…

We tend to stigmatize alone time, but many spiritual teachers praise the merits of solitude. Studies show that it relieves stress, increases memory retention and boosts creativity. When we don’t have…

Would you say that you had a “normal” childhood? Perhaps there was always food on the table and a roof over your head. All your material needs were met. But something is off... Deep down, a part of y…

Our sexuality plays an important role in our relationships, self-worth and joy. When we don’t embrace our sexuality, it disconnects us from ourselves and our partner. Owning my sensuality has been a …

Does your anger, sadness or fear overwhelm you? It’s miserable when we don’t know how to stay calm. We say regrettable things, make bad decisions or fail to take action. Finding the root cause of neg…

Emotional intimacy plays a key role in loving and supportive relationships. The profound sense of security and trust lets each person be themselves, which then sustains the foundation of the relation…