Little by Little, Peace by Peace - Small Dose Self-Care

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! What does a talking dog, running and rock climbing have to do with finding peace? Running reminds us to place one foot in front of the other, climbing reminds us to pay attention to the 6 feet within our circle of control. We’ll use inspiration from a talking dog from the show Lessons in Chemistry , and how running and rock climbin...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Good humans really are out there I promise you! The news won’t tell you because good doesn’t sell, fear and anger do. Good humans don’t have to be loud, perfect, or impressive and if fact they rarely are. In this 50th episode, we explore what it really means to be a good human—quiet kindness, empathy in everyday moments, healthy bo...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! This episode invites you to slow down and reflect—without pressure, resolutions, or self-criticism. Using the Stop, Start, Continue method, we explore how to release what no longer serves you, gently begin what supports your growth, and honor what’s already working. A compassionate, practical reset for the new year rooted in mindfu...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! We’re not doing resolutions this year. We’re doing reflection. In this episode, I share some of the most meaningful lessons this past year taught me in my own personal live—about forgiveness, letting go of control of others’ lives, healing abandonment wounds, and choosing softness in a world that encourages armor. This isn’t about...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Your words aren't just empty air, they are the foundation of your identity, and your nervous system is listening. Every time you say, "I'm always anxious," or "I'm just bad at boundaries," your brain works to make those statements true. It's time to stop living the script of your past and sta...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! On this week’s episode we’re diving into people-pleasing, how it drains your peace, how we’re emotionally and physically exhausting ourselves twisting ourselves into knots trying to keep everyone happy and how to gently shift back into authenticity (especially during the holidays). If you’ve been carrying the emotional weight of tr...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Sometimes what looks like peace is actually resistance in disguise. Detachment and aversion can both look like letting go, but only one frees you. This week we’re exploring how to tell the difference, how to shift from avoiding to allowing, and how that shift creates space for real calm to take root. Listen in and create more peace...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything!  Are you giving your energy to people, tasks, or projects that truly matter? Sometimes we work hard, care deeply, or show up consistently, but the results don’t match the effort. In this episode we explore how to recognize when your effort is aligned with meaningful outcomes, with your values, but also when it’s time to step back,...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Are you treating yourself as kindly as you treat others? Self-compassion isn’t a luxury and this week we’ll explore the science of self-compassion, practical exercises for daily life, and small ways to respond to yourself with understanding instead of criticism. Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, professional, or just someone read...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Sometimes burnout doesn’t show up as collapse, it shows up as constant tiredness, irritability, or feeling disconnected from what once mattered. This week we’re talking about how to spot the early signs of burnout, how to prevent it before it takes hold, and how to recover if you’re already there, especially when you can’t just ste...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! This week’s episode is all about reset rituals, those tiny, intentional pauses that bring you back to center when life starts spinning. They’re simple, free, and powerful. A few seconds of awareness can shift your whole day. You don’t have to wait for a vacation or a big life change to feel grounded again.   Tune in to learn how to...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! We all know that moment when emotions take the wheel — the quick text, the sharp reply, the rising heat in your body. Your first reaction is sometimes automatic. But your second reaction is a choice . And that choice is where your peace and power lives. 🌿 Today’s episode is all about the power in the pause — the space between the...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! There’s a difference between getting through and truly healing. Survival is what keeps you going when everything feels heavy. But recovery… that’s when your body and mind finally start to believe you’re safe again. It’s when you begin to rebuild what fear, pain, or trauma once took from you, to rebuild your peace, your rest, your j...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Life has a way of molding us into forms that don’t always fit. Expectations. Labels. Roles we never chose. But you can always rework the clay. You can soften what’s hardened. You can begin again.  Becoming who you are isn’t always about adding more, maybe it’s about remembering what’s real, what’s inside, and letting the rest fall...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! We crop distractions out of photos, add filters to bring out beauty, and enhance the details to make an image pop. But what if we did the same with our lives? 🌿 Crop out negativity and the things that drain you.  💛 Filter your perspective through gratitude, humor, and compassion.  ✨ Enhance your everyday with small, intentional...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! We love the fresh start. We love the finish line. But the middle? The part where progress feels slow, habits get hard, and you’re tempted to quit—that’s where the real transformation happens. The messy middle isn’t proof you’re failing. It’s proof you’re moving. It’s where resilience is built, patience is practiced, and who you’re...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! So many of us carry heavy loads in silence—not because we have to, but because we’re afraid to ask for help. We fear being judged, rejected, or becoming a burden. But the truth is that asking for help isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. It’s how we build trust, deepen connection, and remind ourselves that we were never meant to do life al...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! This week’s episode is all about finding the balance between helping and enabling, and how to give others the confidence to say “I can.” Support builds strength, rescue builds dependence so let’s discover 10 ways help them without holding them back. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do isn’t fixing, rescuing, or carrying someo...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! This week’s episode is all about breaking down this timeless quote:   “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.” 💛 We’ll talk about  -Bravery doesn’t always look like climbing mountains—it can be saying “I need help.” -Strength isn’t always loud—it can be gettin...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! One year ago, I pressed record with just a hope—that sharing small steps toward peace might help someone else keep going. Today, we celebrate a year of reminders that change doesn’t have to be drastic to be powerful.  Let's take a moment to remind ourselves how to let go, how to create our safe space, how to reconnect with oth...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Ever feel like your brain is moving through mud? Forgetting simple things, losing focus, or just feeling “off”? That’s mental fog, and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, we’re unpacking why it happens, how it shows up at different stages of life, and the small steps you can take to lift the fog and find clarity again...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Your body has carried you through every single chapter of your life — the heartbreaks, the sleepless nights, the laughter, the milestones. And yet, so often, we treat it like it’s never enough. Today’s episode is about laying down the sword, stopping the battle with ourselves, and choosing acceptance, gratitude, and grace instead....

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Feeling two things at once? That doesn’t mean you’re broken, or weird, it means you’re human. In today’s episode, we’re talking about emotional duality —those moments where joy and sadness, love and anger, peace and frustration all show up together. 🎯In this episode, we explore: Why it’s normal to feel conflicted How to validate a...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! You didn’t press play by accident—today’s episode is all about choice. The small ones. The scary ones. The ones that remind us: life doesn’t just happen to us, we shape it, we create it with our choices. Whether you’re stuck, scared, or just unsure—this episode is your gentle nudge to reclaim your power, one decision at a time. You...

Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Ever feel like you're holding back a flood? This episode is your permission to let it out. We're talking about crying, from silent tears in the kitchen to full-on snotty sobs that reset your soul, crying helps our bodies and minds release what we can’t carry anymore and the positive effects are backed by science.  This on...