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Holiday Melancholy: Finding Light in the Season
As we navigate the holiday season, many of us anticipate joy, warmth, and festivities. However,
the holidays can bring about a complex mix of emotions, sometimes called the "holiday blues."
With my clients, I refer to it as melancholy, which can be sadness and pensiveness often mixed
with a dose of bittersweetness. The women I work with sometimes feel overwhelmed, anxious,
or lonely during these dark winter days.
What’s the Difference: Spiritual Emergency vs. Spiritual Emergence
The process of inner growth and personal transformation often leads people to experiences that challenge their understanding of reality and their place within it. These encounters can present as intense and sometimes overwhelming experiences known as spiritual...
Diaphragmatic Breathing Activates Vagus Nerve
Breathing is a no-brainer. We all do it, day in and day out. Yet, there is more to it. As a yoga instructor and mental health therapist, I have taught people to breathe for over twenty years. Diaphragmatic breathing activates the vagus nerve which is important. The...
The Difference Between Empathy & Compassion
As an empath and therapist, I often discuss the difference between empathy and compassion with clients. Empathy and compassion are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they have different meanings and implications for our daily lives. Empathy is the...
Four Ways Unconscious Blocks Sabotage YOUR Financial Success
Unconscious blocks impact finances and can profoundly affect an individual's financial success, sabotaging their efforts to achieve their financial goals. These blocks are often deeply ingrained in our psyches, making them difficult to recognize and overcome. However,...
How Trauma Impacts Financial Health
Oprah Winfrey once said, "There is no greater obstacle to success than fear of failure." I would add fear of success to this too. This is especially true when it comes to trauma and money blocks. Trauma can cause us to feel like we're not good enough or that we don't...