Married Moms Take Control: Tips for Building an Intentional Partnership, a Strong Family Dynamic, and and Even Stronger Sense of Self

We all have things that we say to ourselves and thoughts we have that shape the way we view ourselves. Some are positive and some are negative, but many of these thoughts come from external sources. They can come from other people from our past, or as a result of negative experiences that cause us to view ourselves a certain way or compare ourselves to others. So who's negative voice is in yo...

I started out this session without a plan for a topic (it's been a busy week) but once I got going, it turned into a chat with you about some things going on in my life and how I'm coping with it all. Tune in for a fun Nevart therapy session.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help married moms rekindle intimacy and connection with their...

We all have things we want to do - goals we want to achieve or dreams we want to work towards. But we tend to get in our own way because we don't believe in ourselves. We find reasons to be scared and to doubt ourselves. but we have to face our negative thoughts and get out of our own way.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help married moms...

We all have mistakes and regrets in our past. Many people get stuck in dwelling on mistakes, and feeling stuck in the embarrassment of consequences of those mistakes? So what do we do? We have to work on changing our view of these experiences and to find a way to incorporate them into our lives as lessons, rather than to beat ourselves up for having these mistakes and regrets in our lives at all....

Having self-discipline is so hard. Everyone at some point (some of us daily) struggle with having self-discipline. Whether it's about eating healthy, exercising, doing household chores, doing your work and so much more, it's something that is so common, and can be the source of so much stress and guilt. I'll walk you through how this plays out for most of us, how it can lead to anxi...

When something happens to you (a breakup, someone hurts you, a loss of some kind, etc), you might feel stuck in not being able to get over it.  When you're stuck, you might feel really frustrated about the fact that you can't get over it, but let me tell you...if you're stuck, there's likely a deeper reason for that. I'll walk you through what can cause this and what you c...

Time flies! We all know it and we all talk about it on a regular basis. But we especially notice it when we're talking about our kids. This week was filled with big 'time flies' conversations, because our son finished elementary school. So I'll share with you my thoughts and feelings about time...how not to take it for granted, and how to make the most of it with the ones we ho...

Anything in life worth doing takes effort and effort is often inconvenient and uncomfortable. But if you want things in your life to be better- to achieve goals, to be happier- then you need to be ready to put in the effort and to get uncomfortable while doing it. But the discomfort is temporary, and in the end it pays off. The reward is well worth it.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a License...

When awful things happen, it's normal to feel fear and anxiety that can truly stop us from living life the way we used to. We have to learn how to live with this new experience and with the awareness of the life just isn't quite as simple as it used to be before we had to deal with this situation. Sometimes it's first hand trauma, and sometimes it is a result of hearing about a terr...

We all have been through things that have hurt us, and those hurts can really change the direction of our lives. When you experience hurt, you might start looking at your future differently, and you may even lose hope about taking risks and doing things, for fear of getting hurt again. Many people hold themselves back from experiencing life, because their hurt makes them feel scared. Don't le...

 Whether you like it or not, you are an emotional person. Every single human has emotions and we all make decisions and behave based on our emotions, as well as based on our perception of other people's emotions. You might be a sensitive person or you might be a tough person, but either way, your emotions are a big part of how you interact with others and how you live your life. I'll wal...

Every day you get to decide how to present yourself. You can act classy, or you can act trashy. Don't let someone else's treatment of you determine how you behave back.  Be in control of your behavior...Always! Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help married moms rekindle intimacy and connection with their husband. Through learning real l...

We all have gut feelings that pop up from time to time...but do we listen to them? How can we know if we should trust that 'red flag' feeling or if it is even leading us in the right direction? Listen in and I'll walk you through how to identify your good judgement, and how to follow it.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help marri...

The way we feel about ourselves impacts the way we interact with the world. Sometimes we feel bad about ourselves because we have certain expectations of ourselves, and sometimes we feel bad about ourselves because we compare ourselves to others.  Sometimes we realize what we are struggling with and we work on improving it, but other times, we unfortunately try to make themselves feel better by ta...

Social media offers so many benefits, but to be honest, it causes a lot more problems than it's worth.  When it comes to mood, self-esteem and mental health in general, social media has so many negative impacts on us, and we need to learn how to be mindful of our limits and how to manage our social media consumption. You can absolutely have healthy social media consumption, but you need to ma...

A friend of mine shared this quote on Facebook, and it is the topic of today's episode: "People will call it 'holding grudges.' I'm calling it 'I saw who you are, and I'm not unseeing it."    -Unknown- There is a different between holding a grudge and setting a boundary, and today I'll share with you my thoughts on how to set a boundary with people when...

Every day is an opportunity to make choices that change the course of your life. Yes, it sounds cheesy, but it's incredibly empowering. I'll walk you through my perspective of how you can have more control over your life with the choices that you make.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help married moms rekindle intimacy and connection...

This is the final episode in the Identity Series. Now that you understand how identity develops and how your life experiences have contributed to who you are today...what do you do if you don't like certain aspects of your personality? I'll share my thoughts about how to recognize this and what to do about it.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for...

Taking a break from our Identity Series to talk about Valentine's Day! You all know how much I love relationships, but you'll be surprised to know that I don't care much for Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong...I like Valentine's day, I think it's perfectly fine and a sweet holiday, but it's not an important holiday for me. Let me tell you why, and how Vale...

You might be wondering if all this identity talk applies to you! You might be thinking that you're a well adjusted adult and don't need to think about why you are the way you are...but trust me...you should care. No matter who you are, how old you are, or how much life you've lived, your identity is still developing and will continue to do so.  I'll talk you through why this sh...

An ice storm in Texas leads me to doing a closet recording today!!  Your entire life up until this point has been a series of experiences and transitions, and this will continue for the rest of the life. Some transitions are expected, while others are not. These both play a role in your identity development. Tune in as I explain the difference between both kinds of transitions, and I'll share...

Identity development begins very early on in life, and continues throughout ones entire life. Today I'll break down what this means, and how life's vast experiences influence identity development throughout childhood and into adolescence and then into adulthood.  Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms. I help married moms rekindle intimacy and c...

I have a new series for you, and I'm so excited about it! We are going to spend the next few weeks talking about Identity: Who you are and what makes you that person. We're going to talk about how identity develops and how it changes over time based on life and on experiences. Good and bad things that happen throughout our lives and all of these all shape our identity. If you don't...

At the risk of sounding cheesy...what is your word for the year? We play a huge role in the direction that our lives take, but we need to know where we want to go and what we want to do to be able to successfully get there. Goals are so important to help achieve growth and success, and sometimes a simple word can motivate us to achieve those goals. Tune in to understand what I'm talking about...

Welcome to the new year! Most people view the new year as a fresh start, which is absolutely wonderful! But what about the year that just ended? It's only been a few days since 2022, but for many, it's a thing of the past to forget and move on from. But there is so much we need to look back on and learn from. Tune in as I share my thoughts about how to bridge the past year with this new...