Lessons Along The Way

Couples in “breakup to makeup” or “on again and off again” relationships are engaging in what’s called relationship cycling. In this episode, I discuss how couples find themselves in this situation and what can be done to break the cycle.

Everyone has a set of expectations that they bring with them into their relationship. Do you ever wonder how expectations are shaped and how they impact your relationship? This episode is for you!

At some point in each of our lives we will be criticized. But being criticized doesn’t have to be all bad. There can be benefits to receiving criticism, it’s all about how you choose to let it impact you. In this episode, I discuss why you may receive criticism and how you can handle it so that it benefits you.

As a therapist, I’m often asked “how do you know if you should fight for your relationship or if you should walk away”. My answer is clear “only you can tell”. In this episode, I share some insights that may help you to determine if your relationship is just going through a rough patch or if it’s time to end the relationship. Then, hopefully you’ll be able to trust your gut as you make the next step, whatever that next step may be.

How can you tell what aspects of life you truly value? By looking at how you spend your time and money. This lesson looks at the connection between our actions and our values, and what to do if things aren’t as in sync as we thought.

Toxic love is a term that is often used to define unhealthy interactions in relationships that mask themselves as actual love. But it’s not really love. Listen to this episode for the difference and what you can do if you realize the love you’ve experienced is toxic.

Have you ever made a mistake, been criticized, felt rejected, or experienced disappointment? Chances are you have. If you stop and think, I bet that experience taught you something. Tough times have a way of teaching some really powerful lessons. This episode will explore this further.

Wondering if your life and work can coexist? They can! Whether you choose to balance or integrate, make sure you’re giving attention to all 4 aspects of life (work, home, community, and self). By doing so, your life and work can coexist peacefully.

Despite all of the increased awareness about benefits of therapy, there are still several ongoing myths that often keep people from seeking therapy. In this episode, I discuss and debunk some of the most common misconceptions about therapy.

Making the resolve to do things differently in the new year will be a waste of time if you bring a poor attitude from the past with you. Instead, consider shifting away from poor attitudinal patterns that have limited your results. This episode will help you to get ready for a year of positive results! Wishing you a Happy New Attitude!

Letting go of things, situations, or people can be hard. But doing so is essential to your growth. It’s impossible to receive something new if you’re holding on to old things that no longer add value to your life. Need help knowing why or how to let go? This lesson is for you!

Life is more than a series of destinations, it’s the composition of small moments that we experience each day. In the journey of life, it’s important to remain present in the process. This episode explores why we should appreciate the small things along the way and how doing so causes us to fully live life.

Grief is something that everyone will experience at some point in their lives but very few people talk about it. This lesson provides an everyday understanding of what grief is, how to cope with grief, and how to support someone who may be grieving. It’s not an easy thing to discuss, however, it’s not something that can be avoided.

All marriages will experience various sources of stress. This lesson looks at some common marital stressors as well as ways to cope that will allow your marriage to be stronger as a result.

The holiday season is here. You know what that means? Family gatherings...Yay! Right?!? Well, that may be the feeling that some people have. While others may stress and worry about getting together with their family. Why? Because they fear family drama. But, fear no more. This episode will not only tell you what may cause the drama, but also how to deal with things to keep the drama from ruining your holidays.

Ever have really good news, share it with someone, and they don’t share in your happiness? Ever wonder why some people can’t celebrate with you and actually come across as hating, even if that’s not their intention? In this episode, I’ll explore ways to keep unintentional haters from spoiling your good news.

Sometimes, the only thing standing in the way of you getting what you desire in life, is yourself. Let’s explore why people engage in self-sabotaging behaviors and what to do about it!

Are you a people pleaser? After listening to this episode, you will be able to definitively answer yes or no. And, have a few ways to avoid attempting to please others all the time.

Believe it or not, there are many successful men who struggle to maintain healthy and happy relationships. This week, my husband has returned to lend his insight to this discussion regarding how successful men can also be successful in love. If you missed our discussion about successful women and relationships, check out Lesson 4!

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you want to scream? Let’s discuss ways to deal with feeling overwhelmed when positive affirmations don’t quite work.

Can a person change? Yes, they can if they desire to. Once a person changes, do they have to be defined by their past? Let’s explore how to live and let others live once change has taken place.

Many successful women are asking themselves “why don’t my relationships last”? Join me and my husband as we explore answers to this question and what successful women can do to have successful relationships.

Rain and storms have beneficial purposes in nature. But what about in our lives? Can unexpected negative events lead to something good? Join me as I explore this possibility.

Ever feel like you have to be perfect? If you’re anything like me, then the answer is probably yes. Let’s discuss how to say “I’m not perfect” and be okay with that.

What's keeping you from accomplishing your goals? 9 times out of 10, it's the fear of failure. Let's explore how to overcome this fear and "just start".