Today, we're diving deep into the concept of energy levels and how they manifest in our bodies, particularly through catabolic and anabolic energy. This framework is especially valuable if you're still learning to comfortably feel and identify your emotions. Here's what we'll cover today: The Seven Levels of Energy: We’ll explore each level, adapted to situations like divorce and betrayal, and how these energies influence our daily interactions and well-being. Level 1 (Survival Mode): Linked with feelings of victimhood and powerlessness. " I can't" Level 2 (Conflict Mode): Dominated by ange ..read more

Today, we're diving deep into the transformative concept of catabolic and anabolic energy and its profound impact on our emotional and physical well-being. By understanding our emotions as energy in motion, we unlock the potential to be more present in our bodies, neutralize the intensity of our emotions, and foster healing and growth. Key Points Discussed: Understanding Catabolic and Anabolic Energy: Unpacking the differences between these two types of energy and how they manifest in our lives. Catabolic energy, often associated with stress, fear, and survival instincts, can be draining and ..read more

In this episode, we explored essential strategies for managing stress during challenging life situations, such as divorce, co-parenting, and re-entering the dating scene. Here are the key takeaways: Distinguish between trauma responses and everyday stressors to better manage your emotional well-being. Identify stressors and recognize where they manifest in your body without judgment. Determine what aspects of the situation are within your control and explore potential options. Embrace your emotions fully and avoid forcing positivity when facing difficult circumstances. Set boundaries with you ..read more

Is it driving you absolutely crazy when those whom you'd expect to support you, believe you or at least acknowledge that you didn't want this divorce, but can see why it's a life saving divorce- ARE ACTING LIKE SWITZERLAND!!!?? Staying neutral, on the sidelines and invalidating your experience of betrayal and abuse is.... well, no words. Ok, maybe some 4 letter words. Today I want to validate this experience as well as offer a few things you can do in these situations to help you have an EMPOWERED divorce, despite the invalidation of others. _______________________________ RELATIONSHIP DYNAM ..read more

Good, bad? Right, wrong? Feeling negative emotions doesn't mean anything about your worth, value, or enoughness. In fact, YOU are not your emotions! So how do you FEEL them rather than react, avoid or resist? When we believe that our emotions mean something about who we are or how we are healing it actually creates a lot of unnecessary suffering. Join me today as I talk about how to stop moralizing your emotions and learn to FEEL them in a way that supports healthy emotional maturity. ___________________________________ DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP : Next one MAY 23rd-25th Missed it? no worries ..read more

You have experienced the complexities of grief, and you are perhaps looking for ways to get over it, get through it, and just stop the hurting. I get it. There are many ways in which we cope with grief. The emotions based coping, reactive coping, situational coping and even maladaptive coping. I want to offer you another way to approach your grief post divorce. Proactive Grief. This is where you are practicing to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for anticipated stressors, like legal proceedings or handling parenting arrangements. knowing what situations will trigger you and making a s ..read more

Corrective emotional experiences are powerful moments that can change you forever. They can open up new pathways in your life, free you from painful beliefs about yourself that always held you back, and help you discover parts of yourself that you might not have even known were there Learning how to have healthy, positive relational experiences when you have had unhealthy and abusive experiences is critical to your healing. It's also necessary if you are wanting to ensure you don't repeat the unhealthy patterns in future relationships. Join me today as I talk about how to cultivate thee corre ..read more

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It's confusing, overwhelming, and gut wrenching that you are even considering having these kids of conversations. What to tell your kids about divorce, about your story and about their father. I've got you. Today I am sharing 4 things to consider and you answer this question for yourself. Separating Your Story from Your Children's Story: Recognizing that your experience is different from your children's experience and refraining from making your story theirs or vice versa. Asking More Questions Before Answering: When children ask questions, asking them more questions to understand what th ..read more

In today's episode, I'm excited to dive deeper into the topic of secure attachment and its crucial role in fostering healthy relationships with our children. As parents, our goal is to provide a secure base from which our children can explore the world confidently. Join me as we explore how to cultivate secure attachment, especially in the context of divorce and parenting dynamics. Main Points: Understanding Secure Attachment Letting Go and Setting Boundaries Empowering Children through Choice Navigating Parenting Challenges Post-Divorce Balancing Boundaries: Finding the Goldilocks Z ..read more