“Is this it?? Is this what my life will feel like forever? “ Decades in the “Health” field had exposed me to the suffering of the very sick, but I often found myself personally touched by the individuals termed “well”. Everyday people who are surviving, but not thriving. It may show up as weight […]
Most of the women I know can relate to the yearning of a third place. Home and work often symbolizing the never ending list of to do’s and responsibilities. We crave a place to merely be. To dream. To remember who we really are as beings. What makes us laugh and wounds our hearts. Our […]
So many woman I am blessed to meet are forever searching for the beacon of light and find themselves surprised when they have a consult and I don’t have a “diet” plan for them to follow. As a RN and a Board Certified Health Coach, I have all the suggestions and latest information in […]
I am beyond fortunate to belong to an amazing collective of talented business women. One of the astute ladies posed the question of what we call ourselves and it had me stumbling. I always go back to my titles but they are so lacking in clarity and description that I find listeners eyes glaze over […]
This is a referenced medical article that I am posting for those in or familiar with ,healthcare . Patient activation has been studied in relation to tailored health coaching for a myriad of disease processes. This article specifically makes note of two of my certifications. Permanent lifestyle change is a complex process involving psychosocial and […]
In a strange way this feels like starting from the beginning. I am grateful for the many amazing women who have touched my life and can’t wait to encounter more in the coming days . I can never express my gratitude for those who have supported my every move. For my friends and family , […]
My job is to have the knowledge, but not impart unless asked. To be a role model not of perfection, but as a human with work left to do and battles to be fought. My job is to ask the questions, not so that I get to be familiar with your soul ,but so that […]
As a child and to this day I love books and words. My doll carriage was devoid of dolls…just mountains of well-worn books. Family members to this day describe hearing the wheels turning and knowing I was coming to harass them to read to me. Words of comfort in times of need give immeasurable relief. […]
I wish I had one answer for this question. One of the reasons I became Nationally Board Certified is because rigorous standardization of certification and billing is one of the many goals of the International Consortium for Health & Wellness Coaching. I am an RN, which does help with some companies, especially when using supplemental finances offered […]
Sometimes life feels surreal. THIS is one of those times. Brendan Fitzgibbons, a comedian/writer from Comedy Central, Huffington Post and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee extended a guest invitation to be on his podcast called Spiritual Asshole. “Don’t be fooled by the name. It’s an extremely positive podcast intended to break down myths and barriers […]
You wait until you are “ready”. You wait until you hear the first heartbeat. You wait until they are born. You wait for them to walk and talk and use the potty. You wait to see their face on Christmas morning and the first day of school. Then they grow up. And you wait for […]
Living with laughter. Where did you go? How I lost you, I just don’t know. I suspect amongst ” important” duties and daily stress, Timelines, tasks, forever pressed. Day after day, whizzing quickly by. No time to think, or question why. We must, just must, get everything done, To waken tomorrow before the sun. Hit […]
It took a long time for my business friends to convince me a had a brand. Eventually though, I came to accept that it wasn’t a marketing/sales thing as much as it was defining who I am, what I offer, and where my passion lies in service. What are my obsessions ? Mindfulness, compassion (including […]
Large undertaking, I know, right? This blog, as do many of them, started with a life event. My husband and I are parenting the last of four boys as he approaches high school graduation. Each boy, having of course, a slightly different experience during this important time of passing. The earlier boys benefitted from our […]