December can feel like a blur of deadlines, holidays, and constant doing. But what if you chose to pause—just for one morning? To ground, reconnect, and reset before stepping into a new year. That’s exactly what my RVA Wellness Retreat

Plan time for yourself first. Be selfish so you can be more selfless. Wait, what? 🤔 I know—it sounds backwards, especially during the holidays when everyone’s needs seem to come before your own. But here’s the truth: when you take

One of my favorite parts of coaching? Watching someone finally come home to themselves. That moment when they stop running on autopilot and start seeing their patterns for what they are—protective, learned, but no longer needed. That’s where the transformation

So many women struggle with this one—especially during the holidays. Where does self-care end and selfishness begin? 🎄✨ Here’s the truth: Most of what we label as “selfish” this time of year is actually self-preservation. It’s choosing to take care

Last week, I shared practical strategies to deepen the connection with your life partner. We looked at how the need to be right has a cost in your relationship, and I shared the practice of changing your interactions with your

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🦃✨ Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you” for the good stuff. It’s about noticing the ordinary, the messy, the imperfect parts of life too, and giving yourself permission to feel appreciation anyway. Here’s what I’ve learned:

How do you feel about the upcoming family holiday gatherings? Do you catch yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? Or bending over backwards to meet everyone else’s expectations? When all you really want to do is

Doing the work to change your anger responses isn’t just powerful—it’s transformative. It creates a ripple effect that touches every corner of your life, including your most important relationships. For me, one of the biggest shifts happened in my marriage.

Do you get scare-cited about the holidays? You know… you love the season, but it also brings up feelings of dread, anxiety, or just plain exhaustion? 😅 As Anne Lamott reminds us: “No is a complete sentence.” Families—they know us

📢 Other people’s opinions? They’re just that—opinions. They only have as much power over you as you allow them to have. Sure, opinions can feel critical, judgmental, or know-it-all. But here’s the thing, they don’t define you. They don’t dictate