The number of women in psychology and personal growth far outnumber men, but as you look at those leading these fields, those numbers drastically flip in favor of men. As a woman in psychology with over 25 years of experience, I am standing on the shoulders of many...

Just over a year ago, nearly 48 million people quit their jobs during what was called, the Great Resignation. Today, we’re seeing people staying in their jobs and instead, languishing in their roles—what we’re calling quiet quitting. At least 50% of the workforce...

Best-laid plans often go astray because we start out with a far too detailed and ambitious goal. Then when we don’t meet that expectation, we are deeply disappointed.   This year, I’m doing the opposite. I’m keeping my commitment to one simple, yet powerful one: Be...

Did you enjoy your favorite dishes over the holidays? Potatoes? Turkey? Mac & Cheese? Or your favorite desserts? Delicious cheesecake? Cookies? Warm blueberry pie?  Is your mouth watering right now or are you instead saying, “ugh, I’m so fat!” to yourself?  The...

We all start out the new year with the best of intentions and then by February or March, we’re back to our old ways. I know that’s true for me, so I’ve stopped devising a long list of new year’s resolutions. They don’t work.   Take a moment and reflect on the past...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and also the most stressful. Let’s be honest with ourselves... despite the festive lights and tinsel, the holiday season can be exhausting. So many of the anxieties that arise this time of year stem from the stress and...

When I was a kid, my father would spend hours talking about his appreciation for American Indian culture. I grew up not only appreciating the many cultures of our first Americans, but revering them for their values, including respecting the sacred relationship with...

Did you know that humans are the only animals on the planet who have lost the ability to navigate stress successfully? When something in our lives triggers us, we repress it deep inside us because the places where we normally would release stress have been buried...

As Summer comes to an end, many of us are eager to take some much-needed R&R. But stepping away from our everyday stressors isn’t always easy. We often put too much pressure on our ourselves to rely on our vacation time to destress us and end up wasting...

It’s the Chinese Lunar Calendar’s Year of the Tiger and Paper Tigers are abound! In the Chinese tradition, tigers are symbolic for strength, bravery, and wisdom. I can’t think of a better time for us to celebrate the launch of my new book — The Paper Tiger...

There is only one person in this world who will know you your entire life and that’s good ‘ole You. From birth to death, you are your only human companion. Not your parents, your partner, your kids, your friends…no one will know you your entire life. Until you...

What I love most about kids is their sense of wonderment about the world. They have this exuberance about life and everything and everyone in it. You’ve heard the phrase, “live today like it’s your last day” but I say, “live today like it’s your first day.”  What...

Few cultures in the world create a safe space for people to openly grieve. Many of us have been taught that expressing grief is a sign of weakness. In fact, we assign judgements about grief that hold us hostage to what should be a natural emotion—"it’s weak to...

Today, six surrounding Bay Area counties were ordered to “shelter in place” in an effort to protect our local area from community spread and allow for only the most essential needs to be met in our communities. We know that COVID-19 is a pandemic that has been...

Are you seeking more inner peace? More peace in your life, your relationships and your work? Maybe you’re still suffering from old scar tissue of a broken heart, you can’t trust people, you can’t trust yourself or you just can’t seem to stop repeating old patterns...

Having a great coach will help you see yourself clearly and reach your full potential. Not having one could limit your career success. A great coach will: Clarify what's important to you—what you genuinely care about and from there, establish goals Identify gaps...

How often do you experience symptoms of stress related to your personal and/or professional life? How often do you have difficulty saying “no” to a boss, coworker, spouse or friend? Is anger an emotion you were taught early on was inappropriate to express? You're...

Ever feel like you can’t make heads or tails of the therapeutic process? I can’t tell you how many times new clients have lamented about their prior experiences with therapy and sometimes, even having to do some therapy with them to undo the bad therapy. Some of...

We long to find our true voice, to lead with purpose and to embody the authentic traits that engender followership. Have you ever felt like the leadership path you’re on isn’t the one you imagined? Are you finding your intentions are not having the impact you’re...

Despite the good work of the International Coach Federation, which has a process for certifying coaches, the industry has become flooded with newcomers over the past two decades. Leaders are finding it more difficult to know if a coach has the right credentials and...

Today I’m going to talk to you about one of the most complex organs in our bodies called the Vagus nerve (Vagus means “wandering” in Latin). The Vagus Nerve is the largest bundle of nerves in the body and it’s a central component to regulating our nervous system....

The complex world in which we live has most of us running at full throttle. Slowing down and noticing what happens inside the body has become an anomaly in our culture. However, somatic awareness (soma is from Ancient Greek and means body) and the practice of...