Your Favorite You

Just like my dear grandmother, many of us have a tendency to conjure up unnecessary worries. We fabricate threats where there are none, a survival mechanism that unfortunately contributes to our stress and affects our mental health. In this riveting discussion, we'll explore this pattern of creating our own worries. I assure you, there's a silver lining; we can rewire our 'worrying&...

Imagine a world where we understand the profound impact of trauma on human behavior, and tailor our parenting to counter that. In this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing mistakes, demonstrating emotional control, and holding space for children to express their emotions freely. Get ready for some serious truth bombs as I share my golden advice on intentional parenting, gathered from...

I once believed, as many of us do, that I couldn't trust myself to make sound decisions. This belief, especially prevalent in women, is one we've been conditioned to accept, thinking we are incapable of knowing what's best for ourselves. Today, we'll explore how to eradicate this limiting mindset by learning to trust the wisdom of our bodies and the answers they provide to our...

Hey there, lovers of love and relationships! We're bringing you into the heart of mine and Jon's world today as we bare all about our 'relationship by design.' With a whopping 28 years under our belt, we've got a thing or two to share. Let's unlock the secret to effective communication that eliminates guilt-trips and coercions. Even something as simple as  watching a...

What if everything in your life was changeable? Join me as we dive in my journey of self-discovery and personal evolution and experiences since I began coaching. My journey is packed with revelations about the benefits of investing in self-improvement and the practical, achievable process of coaching. I also share three main beliefs that have propelled me on my coaching journey and how I continue...

When you're in the thick of a high-pressure career like orthopedic surgery, it's easy to get swept up in perfectionism and people-pleasing. Our guest, Amanda, knows all about it. This formidable woman bravely dove into life coaching to understand and combat these tendencies. More than just a client-coach relationship, listen in as she discusses our enjoyable interactions and how the life...

As a coach, I've witnessed countless clients, and even myself, struggle under the weight of self-hatred, unhealthy relationships, and the constant pressure of trying to meet other people's expectations. It's a story we're all too familiar with. The road to self-discovery and freedom is often riddled with potholes of impostor syndrome, fear of change, and the unhealthy habit of...

In this episode, I unpack lessons from my recent trip to remote Hocking Hills. Listen in as I share my experiences of navigating unfamiliar terrain without the help of technology mirrors our journey through life. Whether it's trusting in our sense of direction, appreciating the journey, or being open to unexpected destinations, there's wisdom to be found in these everyday experiences.  L...

Get ready, because we'll be going on a journey of self-discovery and self-love with me.  Listen as I share my personal experiences and insights on transforming your relationship with yourself. From understanding your thoughts to developing a strong sense of self-love, I talk about my transition from being an extrovert to embracing introversion, and how it helped me recharge and build a more l...

Get ready, because I'm going to let you in on a secret: the key to reducing stress, preventing chronic illness and leading a more fulfilling life is about doing less, not more.  Societal conditioning has taught us to glorify busyness and exhaustion, and it's wreaking havoc on our bodies without us even realizing it. So, what's the antidote? Simply carving out time to just BE. Let&ap...

In yoga, for sure, the hardest thing is just showing up on your mat. Once you get there, it's gravy. Sure, it's hard sometimes and you're going to shake and sweat and surprise yourself with what you can do, but the hardest part is getting there.  It's the same with coaching. The hardest part is making the leap to sign up for it. Once you get there, it might be hard at times. Yo...

When I started my career as a life coach, I had to have a lot of self-confidence to begin, because I had never been a coach before. As a new coach, I was willing to face the worst-case scenario of a bad coaching session, or not knowing what to say to a client in a situation, or people saying no to me on consults. I I had to be willing to feel humiliation. I needed to be willing to feel fear and do...

In this episode, I talk about the 8 lessons learned from real estate investing. It was a sobering experience, but thankfully, they taught me valuable insights that I'm excited to share. I realized that patience is still a virtue I need to work on, if we're not failing at least a couple of times a year, we're not playing big enough. Click HERE to get the full show notes.

In this episode,  I'm joined by my former client, Avneet Singh, who shares how coaching helped her make those tiny shifts that took her out of survival mode to learning that she could choose the emotions she wanted to feel by using the tools she learned through working with me as her coach. Avneet learned the power of self-compassion, and how it's okay to not have everything figured out,...

I recorded this episode just after launching my first small group cohort of women on the path to becoming their favorite versions of themselves.  We met for the first time this past week, and it was nothing short of spectacular. I have been kind of teary about it all week reflecting on the powerful shifts that have already happened in my first small group coaching program, and how focusing our bra...

Have you ever wondered how making tiny shifts in your thoughts and actions can completely transform your life to create the life you've been dreaming of? It's not always huge aha moments that create change - often it's the tiny shifts and changes that add up to make a huge impact. In this episode, I share examples from my own life of how tiny shifts can make a big difference overtim...

When I was planning this topic, I was only thinking about the positive changes I've made in my life, and brushing aside or shaming the negative ones, and then I thought ... oh shit, I can experience both, and I will be safe if I feel them.  Through the help of my coach, Darryl, I was able to think back to past instances, like getting married, becoming a mother, and starting my career, and I w...

From family gatherings to college nights, alcohol was present in various stages of my life. In this vulnerable episode, I open up and discuss the impact alcohol had on my life as a wife, mother, and physician, and how I thought alcohol made me more fun, and how this eventually spiraled into feeling ashamed of my actions and words. When I wrote my break-up letter to alcohol, I found the miracle of...

Today I'm chatting with Corinne Crabtree, founder of No BS Weightloss and No BS Business Women’s Membership programs. We discuss her journey from being a suicidal teenager to building an eight-figure company and the importance of self-awareness and giving oneself credit for personal achievements.  You'll learn that you can enjoy life throughout the weight loss journey, and lose weight li...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my two sons, Jack and Owen, to discuss the challenges and lessons we've experienced in our family dynamics. We dive into the mistakes I made as a parent, the importance of handling big emotions, and the pressure to succeed academically. We also explore the conflicts between siblings, the impact of arguments between parents, and the significant change...

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of group coaching as I prepare to launch my first group coaching program, "Your Favorite You," aimed at helping women become the best version of themselves.  We explore how group coaching creates a sense of community, improves empathy and awareness, and provides a supportive container for personal growth. My new group coaching program, starts May 1...

Meet Krystin Miller, a past six-month coaching client and soon-to-be Your Favorite You group member. Krystin is a farm girl turned doctor, mom of three, just coming back from maternity leave, and rocking in a new job as a program director for the emergency medicine residency program. Even more than all those hats, she's someone who took the time, energy, and dedication to discover her favorit...

Welcome to this special episode where we celebrate my 50th birthday and the life I've intentionally created for myself. We'll discuss the importance of celebrating daily wins, defining ourselves by our future dreams, and measuring our worth by who we are, not what we do. I'll share my birthday wishes and aspirations for the second half of my life, and how I plan to continue evolving...

Pleasure. Desire. Sex. It's all on the table today! Being intimate with yourself, discovering your own desires, and finding out that you deserve pleasure is a HUGE part in being your favorite you. And in today's episode, I'm joined by my friend Danielle, The Sex Coach for Women, who is going to give it to us straight. Click HERE to get the full show notes.

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sandy, one of my first participants in the early days of Melissa Parson's Coaching. And let me tell you—she's crushing it. In the two years since our six-month coaching program, she's built a six-figure business, weaned off anxiety medicine, lost forty pounds, and dramatically improved her personal relationships. It was an amazing experience to...