“Imagine a world where the next generation grows up to see images of bodies that fold and dimple. Skin has texture and bumps. So that none of this seems like a big deal to them. So that we don’t even have to explain why our bodies are good, even if they’re not...
Nobody tells us that life isn’t going to turn out like a fairy tale. As children, we often get the message that we can have or be anything we want. Coupled with movies with happy endings and the shiny (unrealistic) world of social media, that message is being...
Recently I was compelled to have a difficult conversation with someone I cared about – the relationship had hit a roadblock and an important conversation needed to happen. I never like these types of conflicts, but I’ve learned – the hard way – that when I don’t have...
I’m assuming that, like me, you’re interested in this weird human experience, in unpacking the dimensions of your mind and working hard to create a loving relationship with yourself so that you can find ways to be loving and open with others. Perfection is an...
Have you ever had this kind of experience? You’re moving through something big and profound, and someone starts to break down the lessons or meaning of these events, or starts taking on the role of spiritual guide without being recruited. Have you ever felt bamboozled...
A friend and I were speaking about life changing lessons we’d received. Her story was so poignant and sparked such reverence for me that I asked her if I could share it, she agreed. She was working In Laos at the time. For years she had been travelling for work,...
How many times have you said, “I have to do what’s right for me”? Over the last two years, as a business owner, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat absolutely dumbfounded, either head in my hands or staring at the wall, because I couldn’t figure out my next step....
In an ideal human experience, we’re supposed to work on ourselves, evolve through time and grow through our challenging personality traits with compassion. Through doing self-work for nearly three decades, I’ve learned that it's a messy business. It’s neither simple...
You know when someone brings up something that’s emotional, a personal experience that makes you feel weird or uncomfortable, and all you want to do is silence them by either dismissing the experience or emotion or projecting positivity on the situation? I want to...
I get it, we’ve all been living in massive discomfort for 20 months. It might seem audacious to think it’s worth it, but I believe discomfort is the magic that can bring ease, joy, beautiful interactions and opportunities to our lives. Let me explain how. Not...