Safe 2 Be Me

During one of my home-births I experienced a third degree tear. A couple hours after delivering my healthy baby girl, one of my midwives drove me to the hospital so that I could receive a level of care she wasn't able to offer me. The doctor who took care of me there commented that this was how it was supposed to be, the hospital supporting the home-birth midwife and client in the way they needed....

I was (and still am) a control freak. I've damaged many relationships through my need for control. A few year back I realized how MUCH I was needing to be the decision maker so that I could feel safe, or at least that's what I was attempting to find: safety. Who knew, safety is inside job! Peace isn't found from how others treat us. That's really wonderful new for the control freak, because that m...

Parenting is tough shit. It can be exhausting and lonely. Gosh, I know. I’ve been there… maybe I am there. Listen and soak up the love that’s here for you. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is a space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you appreciate what you hear please share with a friend and go r...

I love going beyond the surface into the depths of who we are and how we are wired. It's fascinating and fun for me! Join me as I chat a little bit about the deeper reasons why we respond the ways we do. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is a space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you apprecia...

Experts will have an opinion, and many times it's a strong one! That doesn't mean you have to follow it. Do your own research, follow your instincts. In the end, the expert doesn't live with you and shouldn't be making decisions that are personal and yours to make. In today's episode I share some of my personal experiences within the medical community. This new endeavor of mine...

Giving ourselves time in stillness, to recharge, be with friends, have nourishing meals, keep a regular sleep schedule with plenty of hours to be asleep ... these are all important ways we can take care and support our WHOLE body. There's plenty of other ways besides the ones I named! Bottom line: this is a skill we learn, by parental figures or caregivers modeling it to us during our developm...

I know how excruciatingly difficult it can be to live feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and constantly afraid. I have experienced these realities many years of my life. I ALSO know how wonderful it is to feel well, at ease, settled within my body, unafraid and unbothered by challenging situations that arise. Hypervigilant has been my middle name almost all my life, but lately that changed. I...

Why do we avoid saying and doing things that we desperately want to express? It's risky business and often we subconsciously recall the cost. We know what the repercussions will be, or do we? This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. To find out more about who I am a...

I wanted to delete this episode, and then I realized it was the exact type of content I needed to have on this show. Every time I think something is lousy and should be deleted I have to do the opposite and include it. Remember, I'm not here to impress anyone. I'm not seeking to be polished and perfect. I allow messy. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both...

Addiction, rejection, betrayal... it's all a part of the story, my story. Relationships are complex and in today's episode I'll get into some of the reason why they are. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you enjoy what you hear, please share th...

You being uniquely you is extremely important. You have innate traits and qualities that match no one else. You are so significant, and no replicate will ever be able to replace you! This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you appreciate what you hear please sha...

People aren't always easy to get along with, are they? In this episode, I offer you a tip! It's something I practice regularly and it's truly an asset. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you appreciate what you hear please share with a friend an...

Do you feel at ease being yourself? Are you comfortable around people who disagree with you, or do you feel the need to argue and defend your view point? This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being our authentic self, without needing the approval of anyone else. If you appreciate what you hear please share with a friend and rate/rev...

I told you I was gonna get real and raw in this space. Here ya go! Our bodies feels the weight of our stress and it's seriously affecting them. I can't take it any longer. I MUST do something differently! Listen to find out what changes I'm making to help lower my stress load. This new endeavor of mine, the Safe 2 Be Me podcast, is space meant to help both you and I to ease into being...