What’s Buried in Your Subconscious May Be the Key to Your Freedom
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, mind racing, heart unsettled—wondering why, even with all your accomplishments, something still feels… off? Many of the clients who find their way to me aren’t sure exactly what they’re looking for. They Google things like hypnotherapy for anxiety, stress relief techniques, or how to stop feeling […]
🌿 The Sacred Gifts of Aging
Let me say something that might surprise you: the true gift of aging… is suffering. I know—no one wants to hear that. And I would never wish suffering on anyone. But if we’re being honest, suffering is a part of life. It has a way of showing up precisely when our old ways stop working. […]
Adversity is Part of Life. What Choices Do We Have?
Adversity is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a profound personal loss, or an unexpected setback, we all face challenges that can feel overwhelming. But how we respond to adversity can shape not only how we move through it but also who we become on the other side. Take a moment […]
From the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee to the Sage Mind: How to Break Free from Stress and Step into Clarity
We’ve all been there—overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling the weight of expectations pulling us in a million directions. And at the center of it all? That relentless inner dialogue that loves to remind us of all the ways we’re falling short. I call it the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee (IBSC)—that nagging chorus of negative thoughts that […]
How do you find solutions when your heart is broken?
Sometimes, in the face of challenging situations that lack an obvious silver lining, it’s tough to be a sensitive, deeply feeling human being. Yet, our emotions matter. How we choose to respond matters. Reacting impulsively can worsen an already difficult situation, while responding with hope for a better future can help us make things better. […]
Business, the Authentic School of Life Lessons
When I first became a hypnotherapist over twenty years ago, I was eager to start a business helping people unlock the hidden powers of their minds. But I had no idea where to begin. I had just completed a highly competitive PhD program at one of the top neuroscience universities in the country, and while […]
No Pain, No Gain: A Flawed Mantra
For years, I believed in “No pain, no gain.” I thought hard work and sacrifice were the keys to success. If it was important, you’d do whatever it takes. This belief took root in high school. My swim coach preached this mantra, and I followed it. I pushed harder, swam faster, and ignored the pain […]
Health Abundance or Scarcity?
Do you feel the abundance of health in your bones? For people grappling with chronic illness, the answer is often NO! Their journey is often marked by discomfort or pain, an overwhelming dis-ease. These sensations serve as a constant reminder, a signal to our brain indicating that something isn’t right, an urgent message to take […]
What’s Productivity Dysmorphia?
The exhaustion of doing, doing, doing without acknowledgment. Reading my friend Alis Anagnostakis‘ blog post about our “doing” obsession stirred feelings of guilt and recognition within me. I was captivated by her clinical depiction of a condition I’ve been experiencing – Productivity dysmorphia, a term originally phrased by Anna Codrea-Rado. She defines it as a […]
The Secret to Happiness: Quit Multitasking and Meditate
Want to get something done? Want to be happy? Meditate don’t multitask. This insight dramatically changed my perspective on multitasking, time management, and my limiting belief that ‘I don’t have time.’ When my friends and I landed in the airport on the way back from an incredible inspirational speaker training in Las Vegas with Les […]