Podcast: Thriving Now
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Happily Ever After
Just as we learn childhood lessons from bullies at school, we also internalize “life lessons” based on the stories we read and see on TV. And not all the conclusions we draw are helpful. Are you waiting for prince- or princess-charming to wisk you away and make your life all better? Do you think you…
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Financial Fear Channel
When we feel helpless… and even a PART of us senses our survival is threatened… the stage is set for emotional trauma. We freeze inside, and we get “stuck” there on some level until the trauma is discharged. Worldwide financial events fit this scenario for many people. These are global currents that like a hurricane…
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Mindless Eating
We must eat in order to survive. Our primitive brain knows that. And it is more than willing to wolf food on the run. Food is fuel. Without it we die. When we eat on the run, our body often gets the signal that threat is lurking, or that there is a shortage of food…
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I Want to Be Thankful, But… Making Gratitude Feel Safe and Real
– It feels like an obligation – I fear it will be taken away – I still want more – If I’m happy I’ll be targeted – I can’t until I’m perfect – I’m embarrassed that I have a lot
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Raising Self-Esteem: Learning to Appreciate Yourself Safely
– I want to appreciate myself more – I am beautiful except for the color of my skin – I am insightful, but I’m nervous – I am creative, but I learned that had no value – I am a caring person, but I have revenge thoughts – I have courage, but I’m not doing…
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Fire in the Dark, Dank Basement
Anger is one of those emotions we often stuff down and avoid. We may have seen people out of control when we were children. We might be afraid of what we could do if we were angry. With no positive role models, we could be unsure of what to do with anger. This emotion is…
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Internal Conflicts: Finding the Yes and No Inside
Afraid to celebrate financial abundance, I want to be liked, I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to diet, I want to move forward, but feel like I need permission, How can I accept myself with all these issues? Fighting myself to eat more healthy