Kissing Under the Mistletoe
“I loved kissing,” my friend said. It made me laugh. She was sitting across the couch from me, in her late 60s, and telling me about falling in love with her first husband. She was a very prim and proper woman, and I had not expected to hear this kind of revelation fall from her […]
Part 3: Forgiveness: The Path to Freedom and Healing
Welcome to the third and final installment of our exciting three-part series inspired by our latest “Love Your Life”. In this episode, we dive into the power of forgiveness and how it plays a crucial role in our journey. With Thanksgiving this week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how forgiveness can free us […]
Part 2: Holding the Mirror: Building Self-Awareness for True Accountability
In our busy lives, we often put everyone else’s needs above our own, assuming we’re just “getting through the day” or “doing the right thing.” Yet, we might miss the opportunity to develop self-awareness, a foundational skill for personal growth and accountability. We believe that becoming self-aware empowers us to reclaim our lives, not just […]
Autumn Awakenings: Discovering Strength in the Shadows
I was completely stunned. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to hear my husband say he’d lost his job. One minute, everything seemed promising and hopeful, and the next, a community member called to tell us the school board had met behind closed doors and announced they were releasing the current superintendent—my husband. […]
Ready to Change the Music?
When my kids were teenagers, a new book came out by John Bytheway entitled, “How to Be Totally Miserable: A Self-Hinder Book.” John Bytheway was a favorite youth speaker, and I knew it would be a great read for them because it would be both entertaining and educational. I wanted them to learn early how […]
The Harvest of Healing: Body, Mind, and Spirit
This summer has been incredibly hot for me, especially living in a camping trailer. What was meant to be a four-month adventure has stretched into ten months, with no end in sight! But that’s a story for another day. One of my saving graces has been the tree right outside my front door. Living in […]
Unlocking Your Potential: What Awaits You?
“My friend is loving your course. I think it’s saved her marriage,” came the text one morning from an individual who is also a client and a past participant in Elevate. Hearing feedback like that was deeply moving and made me feel both hopeful and humbled to be part of her journey toward healing her […]
Part 1: Embrace the Mess: How Mistakes Make You Marvelously Free
I like to have my home in order. I come by it naturally. I remember at my paternal grandmother’s funeral, each of her children spoke, and nearly every one of them mentioned her life’s motto, “Everything has a place, and everything in its place.” Yes, I can very much relate to that! This generational pattern […]
Feeling Stuck? Unlock the Secrets to Break Free!
Have you ever felt like you’re trapped in the same patterns and struggles, unable to break free? This is a common experience, often rooted in our earliest moments. Most people easily identify how childhood experiences created patterns; the reality is that these patterns often begin at birth. Understanding this kickstarts healing and helps us achieve […]
Navigating the Journey of Parenting Adult Children
I just got home from a family reunion with my children and their families. It was so fun and an absolute joy! We have five children, and all of them are out of the house and on their own now, living great lives. Getting to gather with them is a treat! It’s been over a […]
