Originally posted on Reclaiming Male Role Models: When I was asked to write this post, I will be radically honest in that my first reaction was a heart pounding, heavy pit in my stomach, nauseous-type feeling in my body. The topic of male role models is a very tender and sore subject for me, so […]
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Video: Dreaming vs Fantasy When it Comes to Ideal Relationships
There is a fine line between dreaming up your ideal partner and living in the fantasy that they will be perfect and your relationship will be perfect. In this video, I talk about some of those distinctions and how to be powerful in your choices! *For video transcription, see below. I wanted to talk about […]
Video: Breakups are Tough
Regardless of it is amicable or not, if you were the one to end it or not, feelings come up. It’s a loss. A chapter of your life has ended. There is grief to feel there. Yes, this too shall pass. But in these moments that thought does not give much solace. Feels like a […]
Video: Receiving is Just as Important as Giving
Why is receiving seen as such a negative thing? It can be seen as selfish, taking, needy, wrong, etc. Yet receiving is half of the equation for reciprocity – without a receiver, you can’t have a giver. In this video, I explore the receiving end of the equation. *For you readers, the transcription of the video […]
Video: The Fear of Being Imperfect or “Not Good Enough”
Something that has been coming up with my clients recently is this fear that if they show the side of them that is imperfect or not having all of their ‘shit’ together, they won’t get love, they will get left. It’s an epidemic that keeps us from the intimacy and love and acceptance we crave! […]
Video: Do You Get All ‘Gumby’ in Relationships?
Realizing I tend to make up phrases and sayings … this is no exception. After a chat with a dear friend recently, it came to my attention how I, and so many women I know, get all ‘flexi’ in relationships. Far too often I see women (myself included) stretch and flex and morph themselves in […]
Video: Honoring Deep Desires and Breaking Up with Love [Our Story]
As most of you probably know, I have been in a romantic relationship with Bob Schwenkler for the past year and a half, building an incredible life together. Living together, creating a podcast together, growing a successful sex and relationship coaching business together, taking care of our cat-babies together…It’s been a blessing in so many […]
I Almost Died Today
I almost died today. Not one but TWO cars making a left at the intersection didn’t see me walking across the street in the crosswalk. The first one turned RIGHT in front of me, cutting me off, and the second saw me right in time before coming at me from my side. Interestingly enough I […]
