Hair – An exploration of our roots, identity and the power of transformation
My earliest memories of my hair are filled with pain of varying degrees. As a young child, the day started with the torture of having braids put in so tight […]
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My earliest memories of my hair are filled with pain of varying degrees. As a young child, the day started with the torture of having braids put in so tight […]
The impetus to share this story arose as a response to the chaos that was unfolding in the summer of 2016. I have come to think of that summer as […]
Renovations are hell. Anyone who has undergone a renovation knows this. I should know this. I have lived through enough of them in my personal life to expect broken promises, […]
For those of you who follow me on instagram, you might recall my post prior to the holidays where I offered the mantra, “Choose Joy”. Well, the following classic tune […]
“Emotional Wellness Warriors”. This is how Allison referred to she and I in one of our early emails soon after we met. It is a moniker that is entirely fitting […]
Leave it to Drake to make sound relationship advice cool. I first loved this song for the great house beat. But then I listened to the lyrics and loved it […]
I am moving again. Don’t worry…nothing is wrong. It’s all good. So good actually. This is not a moving away, but a moving towards something even better. After spending two […]
The need for resilience in order to navigate the ups and downs of the infertility journey is an understatement. This year, my work in the area of infertility had me […]
A few months ago, while immersed in creating curricula to assist families incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives, I realized that I was becoming the caricature of the acclaimed architect […]
Here it is: The long awaited Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Nikki Bergen on her process of navigating the challenges of infertility. In Part 1 Nikki gets […]
Thank you Carter and King and 93.5 FM The Move for the opportunity to share some of my expertise on what it takes to succeed at making lasting lifestyle changes. […]
Designing Your Life certainly involves setting goals. But it also requires the ability to see reality clearly, with an attitude of acceptance of what is, and an openness to embracing […]
One of the key elements to being successful at anything is having the right plan. And by the right plan, I don’t mean a one-size-fits-all, paint by numbers approach. The […]
From the moment she first saw me, and gave me a look as if to say, “Who the heck are you?” I knew that I had brought a fierce female […]
Someone dear to me thinks it’s just a phase, possibly brought on by a mid-life crisis. Call it what you want. I don’t feel the need to label it […]
The alarm goes off at 5:20 am Some would say that is absurd But legs strong, brain alert I choose the most fluorescent shirt Safety first It’s still dark […]
I am terribly near sighted, and from the age of 12 I have lived with the awareness that I may one day lose my sight entirely. Several years ago, I […]
“By the end of this conversation, we are going to fall in love” How’s that for an opening? My friend Michelle shared this gem as something she often says […]
As much as I am calm and even keeled much of the time, there are days when I wake up and carry on like a bull in a china shop. […]
Mother’s day is hard for so many, especially now. For those who want nothing more than to hug their mother, or embrace their children rather than give a distant wave. […]
If you’ve ever found yourself growing tired of old life patterns, you’re not alone. Life is filled with constant patterns for everyone, but these patterns don’t have to be unpleasant […]
If there was ever a time to be the change that can change the world it’s now. Right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought awareness to an undeniable truth: we are […]
It appears that the word “pandemic” has struck fear into the hearts of many. As mental health practitioners, the possibility that millions of people around the world are in the […]
I was having a lazy Sunday; you know, one of those days where you decide not to put the usual effort into looking your best. For me, that meant putting […]
Bearing life comes at a cost – sadly that cost is usually burdened by the Mother. For years, the pain that women go through to bring a child into the […]
My boyfriend and I decided to take a break, a break from social media. Inspired by hearing about others who did the unthinkable and quit social media ‘cold turkey’ for […]
I was about 13 years old when I was confronted with the first pivotal moment that set the stage for the rest of my life. It was my first day […]
My 8 year old son, who I have always considered my happy “Buddha baby”, stunned and surprised me with this story that he shared with me one night as we […]
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