Heal Your Story with Heidi Dellaire

What will life be like if you are in love with a narcissist? I have talked about and blogged about narcissists a lot on both the podcast and many articles on lovewideopen.com What would it be like to love a narcissist? Maybe you just "think" you do.  I help people understand the clutches that a narcissist can have and help them rebuild their self-love and confidence.  You can work with m...

This Heart Space Gratitude Guided Meditation allows the opening of the heart for maximum healing. Listen to the Guided Meditation either first thing in the morning or before bed.  Notice the visceral feelings that arise in your body as you connect to your heart space.  What are the positive feelings and emotions that arise as you connect to your heart space?  What have you loosened...

The narcissist character assassination is designed to annihilate you psychologically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and sometimes, physically. Narcissistic personalities think in severe black and white. To them, you are either all good or all bad. Once a narcissist pulls you off of the pedestal they once put you on, they will often launch some sort of character assassination against you.  ...

So often we get caught up in needing to please and be accepted and fall into the trap of caring too much about what other people think of us.  Most of the time, the things that people think about us are a reflection of something lacking in themselves.  You can find out more about my coaching services at heididellaire.com   You can follow me on Facebook at @HeidiDellaireOfficial or o...

Meditation has been known to reduce anxiety, stress, and fear. So many people dismiss meditation because they think that it is a space that is devoid of thought and then they say, "this isn't for me". Well, it's impossible to not have thoughts as a human being . Meditation allows you to get closer to your true self. It allows you to get in touch with your heart space instead of always living above...

What are the signs or behaviors that you are in a codependent relationship?   So many people don't even realize that they are a rescuer or the rescued in a relationship?  So how do we solve this and create a healthy relationship?  If you are struggling with the relationship with yourself, you can reach out to me at heididellaire.com via email or via a Heal Your Story Strategy Sessio...

Today's guest, Paul Dugliss, MD is no stranger to the healing world. Paul is the Academic Dean for New World Ayurveda, a physician, a coach, a spiritual counselor, a meditation teacher and so much more. I have taken many classes with Paul including my Ayurvedic Practitioners Certification and Advanced Consciousness Healing Techniques. He is a spiritual mentor and has a beautiful look on life...

You know that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach that things “aren’t quite right” with your relationship? Well, that’s what I discuss in today's episode.  I believe there are 3 crucial issues that are the cornerstones of what needs to be focused on if they show up in your relationship.  Give it a listen and reach out if you want to share anything that may have been an aha moment for you.  Yo...

When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? Do you need to withdraw during busy days to someplace where you can have privacy and relief from the situation? Do you make it a high priority to arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations or people? Do you notice or enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art? Do you have a com...

This is a follow-up to Episode 84 in which I talked about Empaths needing solid boundaries in order not to be manipulated by narcissistic types.  In this episode, I discuss healthy boundaries and the 10 signs that may lead you to understand that you lack healthy boundaries.  If you are looking for help, you can reach out to me via DM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lovewideopen ,...

Empaths and Narcissists have a magnetic connection and this is why it is so important for the empath to have solid boundaries, which many don't even know they need. Without solid boundaries, the empath will always fall prey to a narcissist.  Add gaslighting to this scenario and the empath is in a tailspin.  I work with many people who are empaths or highly sensitive people. I understand...

If you want your life to be different, you have to make it happen. Nothing is going to improve your life if you aren't willing to make changes. YOU have to go out and DO!  Let's walk through the phrase "easier said than done" to understand why we instantly respond this way when we feel like something is too hard to do. It's actually a phrase of self-betrayal.  This episode may make...

The podcast is changing its name to Heal Your Story . Have you ever noticed how people tell stories about who they are that just don't match up with who they present to be? We often tell ourselves stories in order to cope...with past trauma or with something deeply ingrained in us from childhood. That can all manifest into physical pain.  I am excited to share this new podcast which is much m...

How often do we sabotage ourselves right before we get to the good stuff, or right before we have to make a decision about something?  There are many reasons why we self-sabotage our happiness. It can be caused by fear of failure, a need for control, old patterning, negative beliefs. The list goes on and on.  In this episode, I discuss what self-sabotage looks and feels like and 3 steps...

Have you ever wondered how some people move through life with such grace and ease even in times of turmoil? Nothing seems to keep them from being positive or attracting more positive situations to them?  What's their secret? Their secret is a daily practice of gratitude and appreciation . And when I say, "daily" I mean "daily". It isn't just some ho-hum feeling grateful for a minute and then...

There is actually a preparatory process to go through in order to invite love into your life.  We have to let go of past loves and heartache and we need to have a big 'ole dose of self-love and good boundaries and be living in a way that brings serenity and peace into our lives.  Today, I discuss these all in-depth and offer up 6 suggestions to help get you prepared to invite love back i...

Personal Responsibility is a battle cry for 2021!   I have had so many friends, clients, and colleagues touch upon how personal responsibility is part of their growth path and spiritual path this year. In this episode, I discuss how a call with a client inspired me to record this episode.  When we take responsibility for ourselves and our actions, we leave room for better things and expe...

2020 has been a challenging year. Many of us found ourselves bombarded with change daily. How did you adapt or pivot to take on this change? In this episode, I discuss why I have been so quiet this year and what it has meant to me now that we are headed into 2021. I also provide some practical tips on how you can learn to embrace change more easily.  I found great solace from going within and...

What does that mean...the art of holding heart space? "The Art of Holding Heart Space" is the tagline to my social media presence and website for Love Wide Open. Love Wide Open...the art of holding heart space.   So many people have asked me what it means and how you hold heart space for yourself and others. I will even go as far as to say that holding heart space can literally save the...

If you are in a relationship with someone with a toxic personality, you might find yourself defending everything you say or do. Over time you will begin to question your own perspective as each action on your part causes a negative reaction. Does that sound familiar? So many people enter into relationships with toxic partners. There are many reasons this may happen, but for the most part, it is be...

We often believe that we are self-aware when we really ARE NOT. Being self-aware helps a person make more informed decisions, and contributes to one's overall wellbeing. Self-awareness makes it easier to identify situations and people that hit our triggers and enables us to anticipate our own reactions. It allows us to make positive behavioral changes that can lead to greater p...

Around the world, fears of Covid-19 are spreading faster than the actual virus. Countries are firming up their borders, many businesses are closing, thousands of people are buying with panic, and the majority of us are being asked to self-isolate. It's entirely understandable if you have feelings of fear, anxiety, or insecurity at this time.  We are feeling collective grief: grief for what wa...

In this episode, I discuss the difference between meditation and mindfulness. That meditation is about quieting the mind, while mindfulness is about being aware of what you are doing while you are doing it.  Granted, there is more to it than that. I give some examples of how to bring mindfulness into your life. It takes practice if you are someone who is always up in your head. I teach mindfu...

As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I like to share health knowledge that can benefit everyone. It's a simple thing to do to adopt a glass of pure warm lemon water before you ingest anything else in the morning. Listen in to hear all of the benefits that this daily practice can provide you. I can be reached through the contact forms on either HeidiDellaire.com or LoveWideOpen.com

I had the pleasure of speaking with Louise Clarke, a Certified Parent Coach about all things parenting involving teenagers. Her book, Parenting The MODERN TEEN:  The secret to understanding, connecting and communicating with your teen in a disconnected, distracted and digital world , is all about raising your teen into a responsible, respectful, reliable, and confident young adult while build...