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Finding the novelty in your day to day routine

Bored? Go Bizzaro.

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The Secret is in the Story.

Grrrrrrrr…

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Did you know that your brain has a natural negativity bias?

Game Changer

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The alarm seemed to go off earlier and earlier. I’d grab my phone to stop the noise. The one barely opened eye it took to complete the task would manage to see the long list of social media, email and text notifications that poured in while I was sleeping. I’d disconnect the thing from the […]

beep beep beep beep beep . . .

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I teach people about mindfulness, I practice it every day. Naturally every day offers something new to learn, but some days (or in this case, some weeks) offer more of a “back to the drawing board-refresher course” opportunity. If you follow me on social media, you may know that I hosted a live event last […]

The Prize is the Present

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…said nobody, ever. Have you ever made a choice or decision hoping things go badly? Of course not. Even in those all too familiar moments of, “I know I shouldn’t, but…” you probably weren’t going for a negative outcome. The fact is, we’re all doing our very best with what we have in that moment. […]

I Hope I Get This Wrong…

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I remember the first time I heard that pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. I absolutely didn’t buy it. In fact, I was incensed. In my Italian Catholic family, suffering is simply what you do when something horrible happens.  Or even, when something horrible might happen.  We are a family overflowing with empathy. We love […]

The Surprise About Suffering

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I've been guiding people through life's toughest transitions—like career shifts, evolving relationships, retirement, grief, and loss—long before 'life coaching' became a household term.

listens deeply
quick to laugh
Tenacious problem solver
Sees to the heart
consumate dork

My superpower?

Seeing beneath the surface to help you identify and overcome limiting beliefs, reveal your unique strengths and potential, and dare I say, tap into your soul's own magic.


These life-stage transitions you're facing? They're like being handed both a blank canvas and a box of infinite possibilities. Yes, it can feel overwhelming.

Yes, it might seem easier to stick with the familiar. But here you are—standing at the gate, feeling a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and probably fear. And let me tell you this with absolute certainty: if you're ready for change, you're in the right place.