The Power in Our Pain

When is the last time you noticed if you feel safe? Do you have a sense of physical safety, emotional and mental safety? We live in a culture that is designed to continue a culture of unsafe behavior. It can be really hard as a woman, person of the global majority, a gender non-conforming person and person of the LGBTQIA+ community to find and feel safe in todays world.  This lack of safety affect...

Big change brings big confusion but this can also be a time to lean into the truth of groundlessness. This first lesson in Buddhism teaches us how to find peace and love within ourselves. How do we overcome the feelings of loss, grief, fear, anger, overwhelm and confusion?  It is normal to want life to be predictable and controlled. We like to find comfort in knowing. What do we do in times that t...

Single parenting is tough and one of the most difficult things can be helping you kids through conflict with their other parent. It can be really hard to stay supportive and grounded and not get lost in your own feeling of validation, vindication, rage, fear, and grief. This could be a huge fail or a huge opportunity for connection and healing. In this episode I walk you through the importance of...

My guest today is Iris Bakllamaja. She grew up in both Albania and NYC, was educated in Paris and built a wildly successful career in the corporate world. A career built on logic and critical thinking. About five years ago, Iris had a radical spiritual awakening that totally shifted her life. She left her career, family, friends and relationship to embark on a world tour of self-discovery and spir...

The world is set up to distract, shame, blame and generally keep women disembodied and removed from our power. Don't be fooled. Your power did not go anywhere, you did not give it away and it's not lost. You have simply forgotten how to relate, check-in and feel it.  You are a Divine Feminine Goddess, with enough power to destroy or create anything you want. This podcast will help you di...

Jonathan Boncek is an RTT Hypnotherapist, Photographer and Yoga instructor. He coaches high level men and woman through anxiety and addiction. Today he is sharing his own journey with addiction and recovery. He is open, honest and vulnerable about the truth and struggles that come with the day to day recovery from substance abuse and the choice to finally transition into a more sober and honest li...

Sexual abuse and incest occur in over 60% of households. More than half of us have experienced sexual abuse and we all know and love some one who is carrying the burden of this trauma. This episodes offers tips, support and honest experience in walking the path of healing from sexual trauma. If you or some one you know is struggling with their journey or is considering starting their journey to he...

Robi has been traveling the world for the past 11 years, collecting smiles, speaking consulting and teaching about the importance of love, kindness and surrender. After huge loss, he was inspired to leave his home, family and business to travel the world on a mission to collect, witness and spread love and peace.  He has since built a school that focuses on emotional education in his home town of...

It is so easy to use fear as excuse to stay small, comfortable and exactly the same as you were yesterday. What is fear wasn't the problem? What if fear was trying to get you to LIVE? Shift your thoughts around fear and you might be bale to live the life you always wanted. Learn how to harness the power of fear and use it to push you into the life of your dreams. 

It's time to explore and connect through pain. I share some of my most painful moments and the biggest lessons that came from staying in the pain.  We so often choose to numb, avoid and run from our pain only to find it right there waiting for us at every turn. What if we slowed down and listened to the lessons? How much faster could we heal as a family, community and race?  If you have a sto...

Are you struggling with alcohol, trying to quit, trying to hide, trying to moderate? Is alcohol good or bad, healthy or not? Let's get real about drinking, when, why and how much. Alcohol consumption increased dramatically during the pandemic and it's time to talk about it. I get honest about my own struggle to quit alcohol, heal my mind and body and take control of my life. Learn to liv...

Our kids often need support when we are at our busiest, most exhausted and worn out. This can not only be triggering, frustrating and defeating. How do you show up for your kid, prioritize them and their needs without having your own breakdown? So often, we parent on autopilot; teaching our kids behaviors we learned from our parents. What if you could parent differently? How can we validate, conne...

Why is post divorce so much harder than divorce? Will you ever be free from the overwhelming emotions?  Post divorce overwhelm explained. Gain tips to work through the shame and blame, forgiveness (especially forgiving yourself) and setting yourself to stop repeating your old mistakes. Take your first steps toward self-love, acceptance and kindness. 

Divorce is hard enough without managing your kids emotions about your adult decisions. You can use this difficulty as an opportunity to show your kids how to behave with maturity, compassion and understanding - even if you are raging inside.  Listen here for the truth about hearing your kids talk you about their anger and how to manage your own defensiveness. Parenting, divorce and life as a singl...

Why is it so hard for moms to support each other? You may love your friends one-on-one but avoid seeing moms in groups. Do you defend moms as a group but can't stand the lot of them? Motherhood is near impossible in this rapidly changing world. Parenting and navigating your own fears while trying to keep up with a world that is simply changing to fast is impossible. Listen here for more on th...

What if you felt safe to be honest about how you feel as a mom? What would you say? How would you feel? what if your mom had been more honest about her shortcomings? Their is power in honesty. In this podcast, we take a closer look at what honesty can do for you, your kids, your parenting and even your relationship with your own mom. 

Are you feeling filled with frustration, rage, resentment? You are not alone. Mom rage is real. Let's dig into why you feel so overwhelmed parenting, partnering and simply existing.  Anger is not a dirty word. Anger is not a shameful emotion. If anger is your reality, listen here to get support, relief and connection.

A call to action for all moms single, divorced, married to remember that we are all fighting the same battle. Why is it that so many married moms stop being friends with divorced moms? I cover that and more in this podcast. How can we help each other? Being a mom is hard enough without the stigma of divorce, staying in an unhappy marriage, financial difficulty etc. We need each other. Not to make...

We all can set a goal but how do we reach our goals? What is so important about getting to our goal?  The difference between this version of you and the version of you who achieves your goal is more than just crossing the finish line. There is more at play, when achieving our goals, simply getting that trophy.  We want to enjoy ourselves along the way. Oprah said it best when she said, "I don...

Do you love New Year's Resolutions or do they make you cringe? We cover both sides of the coin. Some of us love setting up for the New Year, getting organized and feeling the adrenaline of collective goal setting. Some of us believe we know better.  What even is a New Year's resolution? How do you define it? Do you use this to define your whole year or are you just trying to set some dir...

Break-ups are hard enough but what if you had to continue to see and communicate with this person daily?   We can't simply walk away from our ex if we have kids. Navigating the tricky waters of divorce or separation without having a moment to process your break-up feels impossible.  How do you continue to have a relationship with some that you already decided you don't want a relationshi...

I am sorry to say that tantrums aren't just for toddlers; teenagers and adults have been known to throw a fit as well. It's easy to point a finger at another parent and judge when their kiddo is throwing a tantrum but what do you do when you become that parent? Most tantrums can be avoided if we have the right strategies. Listen here for parenting tips and tricks to get you through some...

Who hasn't felt frustration in getting kids to help with chores? This can be one of the most frustrating aspects of parenting. How do you teach them responsibility, common courtesy and respect for their surrounding? In this episode you will learn practical tips to help set expectations and get everyone working together. The household chores belong to everyone, not your responsibility, they be...

What kind of things do you tell yourself? Are you aware of the constant inner dialogue running on autopilot? I'll show you how to get in touch with this inner dialogue and how to change your words to change your life.

Getting through big events and holidays without getting triggered. You've got this!