That quiet voice in your head—the one that says you’re not good enough, you should have done more, or you’ll probably mess it up—isn’t just background noise. It’s negative self-talk, and it’s far more common than we realize. For women in midlife, this internal dialogue often becomes louder. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, […]

We all have that voice in our heads—the one that whispers doubts, second-guesses our choices, and quietly questions our worth. These are negative thought patterns, and while they may seem harmless or even helpful at times, they can quietly chip away at your self-esteem, your confidence, and your ability to take bold action in your […]

Sometimes my yoga teacher (the amazing Sigrid Olsen) will, in the middle of a pose, remind us to “smile for no reason.” I do. And I’m instantly a tiny bit happier – sometimes even a tiny bit giddy. If you’ve been reading this newsletter for a while, you’ll know that I’m a fan of smiling […]

I’ve always been a hopeful person.

I felt humiliated.

Time

This morning I was drying my hair and thinking about the day ahead. I don’t know about you, but the whole shower sequence is an idea incubator for me. So, I’m blowing out my hair, thinking about a free talk that I’m giving next week with Dana Hilmer – ideas were firing so quickly that […]

Leave the dock. Now.

It’s something my grandmother used to say.

Success is actually a pretty slippery business.