Why we struggle with addiction is rarely about the thing we reach for. Addiction is rarely about the thing we reach for. It’s about the ache beneath the thing.The longing that never learned another way to speak.The fear that found relief in whatever quieted it fastest.The memory that refused to stay buried. People don’t return to a cigarette, a drink,…
A calm, mindful reflection on reducing holiday stress The holiday season is meant to feel joyful.And yet, for many people, it arrives with a quiet heaviness beneath the sparkle. There’s pressure to host, to decorate, to cook, to show up generously and to do it all with a smile. As a result, even moments that are supposed to feel celebratory…
Addiction wears many masks. Sometimes it looks like cigarettes or wine. Sometimes it hides in overeating, endless scrolling, shopping for things you don’t need, or even working yourself to exhaustion. On the surface, these struggles look different. But beneath every mask, there’s a shadow. And when you shine a light on it, what you almost always find is fear. That’s…
Every September, National Recovery Month shines a spotlight on the courage it takes not only to get sober, but to stay sober. Because, as anyone in recovery will tell you, it isn’t just about stopping the destructive habits—it’s about building a life worth staying sober for. I’ve been clean and sober for many years now, and I know from experience…
September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor the courage it takes to heal and to celebrate the strength found in recovery. For me, recovery isn’t only about putting down what hurts us—it’s also about discovering the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away. That’s the heart of recovery and shadow work in real life. Turning Toward the Shadow The…
Recovery Month is not only about remembering how far we’ve come, but also about the daily choices that keep us free. These choices are the essence of everyday recovery in real life—not a single decision once made, but a living process renewed day after day. Many people assume that after a few years of being clean or sober, the struggle…
You know that rush you get when you hear about something that could change your life? That’s the moment when everything inside you screams: “Yes! Sign me up right now!” I love that energy—truly. In fact, some of my best clarity sessions start because someone’s excitement couldn’t wait until tomorrow. They book within minutes of discovering my work, and we…
(Let’s Talk About That.) You’re not broken—you’ve just been carrying way too much with far too little support. Ever thought, “But will this really work for me?” You’re not the only one. Almost every client I work with has asked the same question before we started. And honestly? It’s not just you—it’s the world we’re living in right now. In a recent…
Why Relaxation Day Matters August 15th is Relaxation Day—a perfect opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and recharge. In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety can silently erode both mental and physical well-being. Chronic stress doesn’t just exhaust you—it affects your mood, decision-making, and even your long-term health. According to the American Psychological Association, ongoing stress can increase the risk…
When Caring Too Much Starts to Hurt In 2016, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom published a book with a bold title: Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. A lot of people were shocked. Empathy—the thing we’re told makes us human—was suddenly being questioned. But Bloom wasn’t saying “don’t care.” What he was really saying was: “Be careful how you care.”…