Thanksgiving Grief: Holding Joy and Pain at the Same Table
Thanksgiving has always been a season of togetherness in my life. Growing up, it was about gathering around the table with family, the
An Ancient Teaching That Transforms Relationships
As a relationship therapist of 30 years, one thing I absolutely know for sure is that our relationships are our greatest teachers. Every
What If Everything You Know Is Wrong? Time to Question It All
We’ve all heard the saying, “Question everything.” But how many of us actually do it? We often grow up accepting what we’ve been
The Secret to a Strong Relationship is Easier Than You Think
Let’s face it: keeping a relationship strong, especially through the ups and downs of life, can feel like trying to keep a soufflé
My Great Aunt Esther’s Cloak of Stones
I’m still basking in the glow of last weekend’s amazing Heartbreak to Healing Grief Retreat for women. Thirty-one women, all of whom had
Why Menopause is Magic
Menopause is having a renaissance. It started when, finally, the very flawed Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study—which led to millions of women being
Let Your Freak Flag Fly!
The truth is, I come from a long line of weirdos. But starting with just my parents, my mom was a beautiful, deep,
Following Your “Full Body Yes”
As a recovering co-dependent with a history of emotional abuse, it’s been a lifelong journey to come to a place of trusting myself
Tired of Saying Yes? Discover the Secret to Guilt-Free Boundaries in Relationships
We’ve all been there—saying “yes” when we really want to say “no,” agreeing to do something out of some sense of obligation, or
Love Across Party Lines: How to Navigate Political Differences in Your Relationship
Relationships are built on love, trust, and shared experiences, but what happens when political views clash? In today’s polarized world, it’s not uncommon
I’ll take PTG over PTSD any day!
What’re you making of your AFGE? This is a concept I discuss often: Another F@#cking Growth Experience. We all have them. AFGE’s happen when
