The Vanishing Half and the Mother–Daughter Grief We Rarely Name
Why The Vanishing Half Hits So Close to Home for So Many Women Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. I only share books I’m genuinely reading and reflecting on. At first glance, The Vanishing Half […]
The Vanishing Half, Chapter One: What We Inherit When Survival Shapes Identity
Series: What Was Inherited — A Chapter-by-Chapter Healing ReadBook: The Vanishing Half Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. I only share books I’m genuinely reading and reflecting on. Before We Begin, Let Me Tell You […]
5 Ways to Practice Healing Backwards Through Self-Care This Month
June is my birthday month—and if you know me, you know I treat this season as more than just a celebration of getting older. It’s a checkpoint. A sacred pause. A time to reflect on what’s behind me, what’s still living inside me, and what I’m intentionally choosing to leave behind. This year, I found […]
Travel & Transformation: Why Your Next Trip Might Just Heal More Than You Think
I’ve always believed that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy rooms or coaching sessions—if it did, we be having a different conversation. Now, don’t get me wrong, I believe deeply in the power of those spaces. I’ve spent years sitting across from women as a former therapist and coach, holding space for their pain, helping […]
Mother’s Day: Holding Love, Loss, and Everything In Between. Four Things, I Know for Sure.
Let’s be real—Mother’s Day can be… a lot. Recently, I was at an event and sharing what I do with an attendee. I could tell that it hit home for her. She thanked me for doing this work and began to share about her own relationship with her mother and her daughters. As she started […]
The Secret Sauce to Living an Authentic Life
Being authentic means being true to your personality and character without any pretense. It’s about embracing who you are and living the life you were meant to live. It’s about owning your uniqueness and showing it to the world with confidence. Unfortunately, there are very few authentic people in the world. Think about it. We […]
Finding Inner Strength: A Woman’s Path from Self-Neglect to Self-Love
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You got it from your mother?” Maybe you’ve said it yourself; I am talking about how you hold your mouth just like your mother when you get upset, or maybe you’ve got the gift of song like momma; whatever the case, maybe you see a lot of similarities between […]
Are You Letting Self-Doubt Stop You From Living Your Dreams?
Well, don’t! Everyone suffers from at least a little self-doubt. I’m just saying..it’s basic human nature. Let’s go ahead and put that out there. In some cases, self-doubt can keep you alive. Think about it, you set some unrealistic expectations, and self-doubt might sound off with hold-up girl. Whereas, wisdom will come in with, now […]
7 Life Hacks to Living On Your Own Terms
Are you worried about what everyone thinks? Are you worried about what some think? Believe you me; you’re not alone. This is a common concern that faces people in every society. Scientists believe this concern is rooted in evolution. There was a time when being ostracized from the group meant certain death. You couldn’t survive […]