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Tips and reflections on ways to reduce chronic, ongoing stress and live a whole-hearted, fully present life.

Apr 7
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How does the desire to meet your own needs keep you from recognizing that same desire in others?

If you pay close attention, you can link most of your daily behaviors to getting your own needs met... the need for transparency or...

Mar 31
2 min

"What you make of liberation - that is the trick. Can you, unshackled, set someone else free?"

These words from a social justice Haggadah were read at seder tables this past weekend as Jews recalled their historical flight from...

Mar 24
2 min

How do Conversation Circles support being in community, especially now?

It's a cliche but also very real... "I'm so lonely I could die." Many people are experiencing loneliness like never before and it is...

Mar 17
2 min

How does 'fierce' show up in your life?

I am excited (and relieved) that Representative Deb Haaland has been appointed Secretary of the Interior, not only because I agree with...

Mar 10
2 min

What are intentional options for refueling when you've lost your steam?

Do you remember 'The Little Engine That Could'? The children's folktale illustrates the benefit of optimism and hard work. I read it so...

Feb 24
2 min

Building something is harder than destroying... where, really, are you putting your efforts?

Not many people set out to purposefully destroy things that matter - relationships, health, communities, peace. Yet, through attrition,...

Feb 17
2 min

When do you step up your personal agency game to bring yourself to the table?

Personal agency is a complex concept and in light of current events, it has become even more interesting. Agency refers to the healthy...

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I'm a Nationally Board Certified (NBC-HWC) Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coach. I specialize in working with physician leaders, corporate leaders, non-profit executives and their families to navigate complex work and personal issues so they can strengthen their relationships, heal, and feel hopeful about the future again.

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