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 […]

“How do you feel about Bob Newhart,” he asked. It was an out of the blue (and seemingly out of context) question given the circumstances. “Love him,” I said. “Who doesn’t?” I was in my 40s and completing my first certification program in coaching. Gary (we’ll call him Gary) was assigned to be my coach […]

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 […]

I was at an event last night where three different women took to the stage to tell us that when they reframed the way they saw themselves, they radically changed their lives. If you’ve worked on yourself at all, you recognize the importance of what you tell yourself (and as a result, the rest of […]

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 […]

There will be SO MANY THINGS to pull your focus.

I get why that feels fake.

More than one thing can be true.

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