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First things first – let’s talk about the elephant in the room ==> we live in an ageist society. And that sucks hairy donkey balls. But that doesn’t mean that each and every one of us reading this (including me) can’t do our part in changing the narrative. Will it take time? Yes. Is it […]

The world feels a bit hell in a handbasket-ish at the moment but that doesn’t give you license to self-flagellate. Instead, it’s a time to show yourself the same loving kindness you would a hurting best friend, a scared child, or an aging parent who just got some devastating news. Research shows that practicing self-compassion […]

Before we get started, let’s define how we’re going to use the word “success” within the context of this post (and my work). I’m talking about success from the perspective that you are living and loving your rebelliously fulfilling life in spite of your economic or social status…in spite of your past…in spite of the […]

The future is literally a blank slate waiting to be written by you.  And here’s a universal truth ==> You can’t do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. It’s simply 👏🏼 not 👏🏼 possible 👏🏼. You can’t go through the motions day in and day out and expect that magically, […]

Are you a woman between the ages of 40 and 65? Do you ever find yourself asking or saying: ✨ Is this really all there ever is? I worked so hard all these years for….(gestures around in the air) this? ✨ I really should be more grateful…shouldn’t I? ✨ I just feel…meh. ✨ Why am […]

“Just be yourself.” How many times have you heard this super annoying phrase uttered while growing up…in your career…from well-meaning people who had no idea what the hell was going on in that dick brain of yours? That’s all cool but no one taught us HOW to just be yourself. And if you’re anything like […]

A few weekends ago, I decided to clean up old notebooks (my ADHD brain has me using multiple notebooks to store ideas which is…fun…), and I came across this gem from a decade ago. I remember it perfectly. I had enrolled in one of the gazillion courses I’ve signed up for through the years and […]

It’s a simple fact that none of us – NO ONE – makes it through life without carrying some form of emotional baggage + wounds. An article by Mayo Clinic points out, “Life does not exclude any of us from bearing some degree of heartache, loss, and suffering. But, if we carry each one of these scars with […]

Start with Desire; How Do I Want to Feel? Start with Desire is the first S in the The SELF Approach™ and a client favorite. I mean…who doesn’t want to live a life led by desire and possibility? Yes – even in midlife! Especially in midlife? I’m going with it. One of the tools we use […]

Does any of this resonate with you? ✨ She makes herself a priority in her own damn life. She’s done dicking around when it comes to her happiness + satisfaction. Life is short and she doesn’t have time for anyone who thinks it’s selfish to put yourself first sometimes. ✨ She’s kind, compassionate, generous and […]

The best way to prepare for death is to live life to its fullest. ~ John Bytheway No matter what’s transpired in your past or how old you are… ⋙ What does it mean to live your best life? ⋙ How do you ensure you live your life with purpose and intention? ⋙ What does […]

“I believe the second half of one’s life is meant to be better than the first half. The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.” ~ Frances Lear You’ve done everything “right”. You’ve checked the boxes, raised the kids, climbed the ladder, thrown the best birthday […]