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Where are the Men?

In my work, I facilitate a lot of group coaching sessions, as well as presentations to large and small groups on topics like caregiving, anxiety, stress, and self care. There’s one fact I’ve gleaned from this work — men don’t show up. What I’ve found that, whether it’s online or in person, individuals who attend […]
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The River Analogy

Today I’d like to share something with you that has helped me transform my life, essentially making it easier for me to make space and be more mindful when I feel overwhelmed by a thought or emotion. This analogy ties into something I talk about a lot — and it might seem like a foreign […]
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Changing Our Language & Making Space

Over the years, one of the notable things I’ve learned is to change my language. Let me explain … When it came to thoughts and emotions I used to say, “my feelings” or “my thoughts.” I would really hold on tight to them, as if the thoughts and emotions were me. I’ve changed that language […]
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A Word on Thoughts & Emotions

In this article I’d like to zoom out a bit — beyond anxiety, worry and fear — because as humans we experience more than these three things. That said, these emotions are a common thread with everyone I work with, as well as with myself, so it’s important to be mindful of them. Taking a […]
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An Introduction to Self Care for Caregivers

I have been a caregiver since 2017, and what I’ve noticed is that a lot of the time caregivers don’t really take the best care of themselves. We’re so busy being caregivers, and filling other obligations in our lives, that it’s easy to put ourselves last — and when we do, we’re setting ourselves up […]
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