Your Favorite You

I was never the smartest person in college or in medical school. But what I lacked in smarts, I made up for with a hell of a lot of determination. I'm here to remind you that you don't have to be the smartest person in the world to go after your dreams. Whether you're a professional striving for the next big thing or someone seeking personal growth, your determination can shape your...

You may understand why many people avoid feeling what I begrudgingly call the"bad feelings," and we can often go out of our way to avoid them. What is less understood by the world at large, is how many humans out there in the world try to avoid feeling the "good feelings." In this episode, we're going to figure out if you fall in one of the five distinct categories of peop...

Most of us have been taught and are conditioned to fear uncertainty. We spend hours and hours of our lives actively trying to avoid uncertainty, adding planning and structure to our lives as much as we can, attempting to control other people so that we don't have to feel bad, so that we don't get caught off guard ever in life. More often than not, though, life is life, and the best laid...

So many of us are grieving the life we thought we were going to have. Maybe you thought you were going to work at a company until retirement and you were let go. What I see with my clients and with myself, is that we take the pain that is completely normal to feel when you're grieving a life you imagined you were going to have. And they double-down on it with one simple phrase: "It'...

As a former pediatrician turned life coach, I remember seeing kids who showed physical manifestations of an underlying psychological challenge, and this made me think about how, us, adults keep on pretending that everything is okay. In this episode, I will talk about how society sometimes makes it seem normal to overwork, or for moms to drink to cope with stress. We're also going to look at h...

Today, I am talking about how to pivot when things don't go the way you were hoping. I was inspired to share this with you because I found myself feeling disappointed when some of the amazing women in my latest group coaching cohort decided not to participate. To help me work through this, I turned to my amazing coach, Maggie, and she helped me see how many options I had if I allowed myself t...

I was inspired to write today's episode while doing a 10-minute meditation yesterday. I'm giving my brain and my body what it needs, and it feels so nourishing after 40 years of punishment.  What I have learned through meditation, is the capacity to heal is endless if you are doing life right, taking chances and doing new things. Most of us are just going about life blindly, thinking it...

As I was lounging at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, a profound realization hit me—that we are not an all-inclusive resort. We cannot be everything to everyone. This is not possible. I see this line of thinking cause so much pain for people, whether it's in romantic relationships, friendships, or family relationships. In this episode, I offer you tips on what to do if you are someo...

Choosing a single word to shape an entire year might sound simplistic, yet it's a ritual that has profoundly altered my life. I have chosen the word “joy” to become my beacon this coming year,  which will guide me through life's ups and downs with a sense of purpose and delight. As we stride into 2024, I will speak to you of the importance of a consult, how you can take advantage of it,...

Today, I'm chatting with my former client, Sara, an endodontist and mother of two about our coaching together, and how she learned to accept herself and celebrate her badass self. Sara is a mother of two, endodontist, Associate Professor, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend who wants to encourage women everywhere to invest in themselves via coaching so they can become their own best friends an...

As humans, we really want learning to be linear. This is simply not the case, my friend. Just as a bow and arrow need to pull back to fly forward, we too need to slow down, reflect, and learn from our experiences to truly progress. In this episode, I will help you realize that even when it feels like you're back to square one, you've actually grown and evolved, gaining precious insights...

Ever wondered how the simple act of questioning your thoughts could guide you towards intentional decision-making and ultimately, a more fulfilling life? Through conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, we explore how coaching can be a catalyst for change. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of coaching and an invitation for you to start asking yourself the toug...

Have you ever pondered why, despite having it all, a sense of fulfillment seems elusive? Could your life be lacking a touch of play? Discover why even when you've got everything you ever wanted, you might still feel unfulfilled and how the key could lie in incorporating more play into your life. With references to the National Institute for Play, we'll examine the critical role play has...

As someone who's walked the rocky path of trauma, I've learned the great importance of self-compassion and connection. I was inspired to do this podcast episode based on some conversations that I've been having with the women in my one-on-one and group sessions. So many of us think that we are extra special, broken, and that if anyone finds out, we're gonna be isolated and shun...

Do you ever feel stuck, like you're trying to navigate a roadblock in your life or career without a compass? Well, I've been there too. I once hit a wall in my coaching business, a moment that led me to ask for help and discover the positive impact of reaching out. In this episode, I share inspiring stories of my clients who reached out for help and ultimately found confidence, peace, an...

Imagine transforming your life, finding your voice, and enhancing your relationships through the power of coaching; is it possible? In today's episode, Rupa, a full-time ophthalmologist and mother, will be with us to share her experience becoming her favorite self . We explore the profound effect coaching had on Rupa's life, relationships, and career and how it could potentially transfor...

Today, I feel incredibly grateful to be able to invite you into a deeply transformative conversation with my two sweet group coaching members, Maggie and Annette. Listen in as they share the surprising advantages of group coaching, with Maggie sharing her healing journey and Annette expressing the value of a space to express raw feelings and be loved and seen in return. Their transformation and gr...

Have you ever felt the sting of loneliness, the deep-seated rage of not fitting in, or the overwhelming sadness of feeling unseen? You're not alone. Discover how emotions such as sadness, rage, and feelings of inadequacy can be alleviated through genuine connection and seeking out spaces where we can truly belong. I also offer you an opportunity to be part of our winter cohort of Your Favorit...

Have you ever read a book that is so good, it totally changed your life? I was first introduced to this book by my coach, Maggie Reyes, when I was initially working with her for the first six to eight months to work on my marriage. The book that I'm talking about is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.  I read this book back probably five years ago now, and it's all about how, if we c...

Think about the last time you were judging someone. I want to say right now that it is totally normal to catch yourself judging things all the time. But if you use curiosity instead of judgment to figure these things out, the outcome over time can change. In this episode, let's uncover how curiosity leads you to open up and look for the answer. And how judgment simply shuts you down and leads...

Who in your life holds the power to decide whether or not you are acceptable? What if the only person that truly needs to accept you, is YOU? As we celebrate the second year of Your Favorite You, this episode is designed to prove that feeling acceptable is entirely up to YOU. I'm gonna borrow wisdom from the big minds of Melissa Camera Wilkins, Eckhart Tolle, and many more. And together, we&a...

Have you ever wondered how a relationship can evolve beautifully through long-term coaching? I'm joined today once again by my amazing coach, Maggie Reyes, sharing our incredible journey of development and growth. We explore the value of accepting that not everyone will want the same things as we do and allowing them to follow their paths without taking it personally.  We also discuss the bea...

Ever caught yourself trying to gulp down everything life throws your way, like drinking from a fire hose? Hold up, because we're about to shake things up. This episode is all about challenging the notion of 'more is better' and understanding how this mentality often leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, and a constant feeling of falling behind. Here's the twist - the solution is c...

Today I'm going to be talking about some of the pieces of advice that have been passed down through my family over the past 50 years of my life. As you will see in this episode, some advice was amazing, some of it, in my opinion, not so much. And, of course, as with nearly almost everything in life, nothing is black and white.  There is definitely nuance in using your own discernment to figur...

I will acknowledge that initially holding a grudge feels good and just and right, but over time it becomes toxic to us and to those who care about us.  I was taught to think about forgiveness in a completely new way based on the teachings of Dr. Edith Eger, a Holocaust survivor and psychologist, and the author of two amazing books - The Choice and The Gift.  I know that a lot of you are out in the...