Becoming In the Middle

This is a little different from my usual format. I hit record and just started talking to help me process a devastating loss our family just experienced. I'm a newbie at loss stuff, so it was helpful for me to just talk it through...thanks for being my "listening ears."   Subscribe to the newsletter here .  

Thought work often leads to powerful transformation. We are often so anxious to get to a new thought, but in this episode I want to sit with the power that comes from simply becoming aware of the thoughts that cause our suffering. In this episode, I refer to Byron Katie's work about questioning your thoughts. But before you can question them, you've got to know what they are. In my experience beco...

Have you ever caught yourself replaying a past event and feeling the same frustration, hurt, or disappointment over and over again? The stories we tell ourselves about past experiences shape how we see the world, our relationships, and even our own worth. But what if those stories aren't the full truth? In this episode, we'll explore how the meanings we attach to past events impact our lives—and h...

When we feel negative emotion, we often think that something has gone wrong. But the truth is negative emotion is part of life, and can actually hold seeds of growth and progress. Listen to get the 3 steps I use whenever negative emotion comes up for me. These steps will help you to not only move past the negative emotion, but also mine the nuggets of wisdom and insight your true self has to offer...

Maybe you are ready for some help. How do you know if you need a coach or a therapist? In this episode I share my personal experience with both, and my opinion of how they are similar and different. The benefits of having someone to support me have changed my life.  The message I hope listeners take away-if you need help, GET IT!   Subscribe to my newsletter here .

How do you actually change the things about yourself that don't align with who you want to be? We start with patterns. Patterns are the responses, behaviors, and ways of thinking that are happening in the backgroud automatically - think autopilot. Patterns are good, and we want patterns working so our brains have space to work on more complex challenges. However, we want to make sure the patterns...

If you've been feeling stuck or frustrated with life, you may be asking the wrong questions. We have thousands of thoughts running through our heads every day. Many of those thoughts are in the form of questions :). In this episode, we'll chat about two different categories of questions: dead end questions and creation questions. They have different characteristics and lead to very different answe...

The relationship we have with ourselves sets the tone for all other relationships in our lives. When we practice self-compassion and accept our own flaws, we become naturally more understanding of others' imperfections. Our self-love becomes an invitation for others to be their true selves around us, leading to more meaningful and authentic connections. Warning - I climbed up on my soapbox in this...

If you feel hopeless regarding relationships or situations in your life, you may be surprised at the tip I offer in this episode to feel more hopeful. We often think the solution to our frustrations lie outside ourselves. But when we realize we have all that we need to feel hopeful, life gets so much better! If you're ready to feel less frustrated and more hopeful, listen in, this is for you! Subs...

When was the last time someone asked you "what do you want to be when you grow up?" That question invited us to dream about the future. The problem is, no one ever asks middle-aged people the question :). So if you're at a phase in life where you have a little more time to focus on your dreams, but you don't know what they are, you'll love this episode! Subscribe to the newsletter here .

The woman on the call replied "I am just coasting and letting life happen to me." This is a reality for women in the middle who have given so much to child rearing, homemaking, serving, and building a life. You are exhausted. It makes sense that you would just want to coast for a while. But, you can only coast for so long before you come to a stand-still. In this episode, I'm talking about the dif...

Goal setting usually begins with excitement and motivation, but that never seems to last very long. Maybe if we go into a new goal with our eyes wide open, we'll be more likely to succeed. 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter  here .

What do you do with all your thoughts and emotions after a big event, a hard conversation, an unexpected turn of events? Don't miss the opportunity to glean nuggets of insight and wisdom from every significant happening in your life.   Subscribe to my newsletter here .

The work of becoming includes every asspect of our lives. It is the underlying foundation that bring purpose to every moments of ourselves. Subscribe to my newsletter here

Tune in for 2 quick ideas to keep in mind as you approach goal setting for the new year.   Subscribe to my newsletter here

The work of becoming has to start with Love. Starting with anything else will not lead to becoming. Trust me, I've tried.   Subscribe to my newsletter here

A brief episode to introduce myself and fulfill a promise I made to myself that I was starting a podcast now! Subscribe to my newsletter here