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

3 days ago
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Be honest - do you listen with aggressive intent?

When we make the effort to stand back and watch our own behavior honestly, we can often recognize aggression embedded in many of the ways...

Apr 21
3 min

What does it feels like to be heard? "I matter."

As I work with clients to untangle and move forward with complex, stress-inducing issues, I am privy to complicated conversations between...

Apr 7
2 min

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...

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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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