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 […]

Paul and I were at Five Guys, eating the free peanuts while waiting for our burgers to come up. The place was pretty empty which you’d think would make things quicker, but with only two people working, the folks ahead of us were still waiting for their food by the time we got to our […]

There was this episode of Friends… I barely remember any of it – except that a tangential character challenged Monica by saying, “it’s just a cookie, Monica, it’s not love.” I was honestly struck by the idea that the things we do in excess are often directly related to our own sense of enoughness. In […]

Are you more confident than you were when you were younger?Are you less? If you answered YES to both you’re not alone. There are, in fact, very legitimate reasons for “feeling more confident and comfortable in (your) own skin” one minute, and wondering “what happened to my confidence – why am I constantly getting in […]

There will be SO MANY THINGS to pull your focus.

I get why that feels fake.

We’ve gotten wiser.

You’ve been here before and trust me, you’ll be here again.  

Justice and fairness are values that run deep in all of us.