Thee Hairapist Is In

I love it when unexpectedly amazing things happen. Like setting out to do a catch up episode, and ending up making an announcement even I didn't see coming.

I'm a lover, not a fighter. But in all honesty, I'd choose a fist fight over a war of words any day. Physical bruises heal faster than emotional scars.

They're back! My two favorite guests, not that I'm biased, have returned for a yuletide episode. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you might even sing along.

The holidays aren't always easy. Whoever said or says they should be is either a made up movie character, or a little delulu. Sometimes, finding a way to get into the holiday spirit can be the best way to get through the season. That's what I've done this year. And I'm doing it by celebrating the little girl who grew up to be my mom.

In the holiday spirit of giving, give more of the things that matter and less of the things that don't. Material gifts fade away, but gifts of the heart can last forever.

How on earth is it already December? I'm planning on making at least a few of my yearly "Christmas time event plans" happen. It's never happened before but this year is different. I just know it.

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Let this episode serve as a reminder to be grateful, show thanks, and find a reason to keep going. The holidays are upon us and sometimes that's not easy. Take the time to take care and be well.

You always have a choice so try your best to make it a good one. Otherwise, you might continue to suck.

Doing things when life is "life-ing" can be difficult. Whether it's things we want to, choose to, or need to do, there's always a way. Even if it means you're coping simply to get things done.

This is Pt.2, aka the last 3 minutes of Episode 7. Please listen to the first 22 minutes of Pt.1 first or it just won't make sense.

Change is never easy. Especially when it's unexpected, unwanted or uncalled for. Sometimes, it just flat out sucks and all we can do is deal with it. Other times, it's something you never wanted, yet, exactly what you never knew you needed. BY THE WAY... Please immediately listen to the bonus episode for Pt.2, aka, the last 3 minutes that got cut off of this episode.

If running on fumes isn't good for your car, why would you think it was good for you? And by you, I mean me, we, us. Sure, we've all done it. And if you haven't well that's great. Keep doing that. For those of us who have, take this as a sign to stop and refuel.

You can't pour from an empty cup so why bother trying? Sometimes you need to take the time to refill, replenish and revitalize yourself. Because, let's be honest. No one else is going to do it for you, especially if they expect you to do it for them.

Life is moving at a snail's pace for me right now. Like a snail stuck to a stick, racing down a wild river, trying to avoid getting hurled into a boulder. I'm hanging on for dear life and trying to enjoy the crazy ride.

Here's an episode encouraging you to face the truth, face some fears, and start the journey. You just have to get past my scruffy voice and the monster under your bed.

Are you a people pleaser? Do you know of and benefit from a people pleaser? No matter which one you are, you're probably not going to like what I have to say. Either way, this episode is for you.

Don't call it a comeback. It's just time to come back. Welcome to Season 6.

Father's day this year was a little tough, but it brought about some important reflections I'd like to share. Here's a little bonus episode to remind you that I'm still here, still healing, and still grateful for it all.

It's been too long to go without a check in so....

Wrapping up the season with more joy than grief, and more love than loss. It's my pleasure to introduce to you, the one, the only, half-hearted, Nate D-O-Double G

It's the 2nd anniversary of the podcast! It also happens to be my birthday so you know I'm celebrating. This is a time to reflect and rejoice. I'm so proud of how far I've come and I can't wait to see how far I go. Cheers to two years!

What happens when you live life waiting to grieve? Do you countdown the minutes bouncing between anger and fear? Or do you walk in gratitude and acceptance, loving every minute of uncertainty?

The relationships I build with my clients are the driving force behind what I do. This one just happens to be one of, if not, my favorite. To Carlo Tripoli, my most super senior, with love.

It's a beautiful thing to love a friend like a brother or sister. It's a heartbreaking experience to grieve their untimely and unexpected death... How do you say goodbye when they are gone too soon?

Grieving is one of the most difficult things to do. It can challenge you. Wreck you. Break you down into a million pieces. But it always gives you an opportunity to grow and rebuild. Not grieving, or living in a period of "un-grief," can cause you to hold on to things, and people, that you are meant to completely let go of. And that, is so much worse.