In this video, I demonstrate the Self-Compassion Break, an exercise that I frequently use on myself and with clients. I am posting it here to help clients remember the practice which is done in three steps: Mindfulness: recognizing that this is a moment of suffering and bravely being with the experience head-on. It’s here anyway […]
Mom Bullies are the Worst
Mom Bullies are the Worst! While there are many places in life that we may find ourselves in the crosshairs of two (or more) intellectual and conceptual “camps”, or ways of thinking, nowhere is it more stark or more potentially destructive and hurtful than in parenting. If you’ve heard the term “mommy-wars” this is what […]
When it’s raining but the weather app says it’s supposed to be sunny
Hi there! Welcome to my first ever video! It’s raining! – On a Sunday afternoon and I was looking for the sun! This video is about embracing what is and learning how not to struggle with how we expect things to be. Inspired by a rainy Sunday afternoon when the weather app said it should […]
Why Self-Esteem is Highly Overrated
Low on Self-esteem? Get compassion instead! I’d like to risk using myself as an example in talking about self-esteem. I have this conversation about self-esteem frequently with clients. I have a deep connection with them and feel perfectly fine self-esteem-wise doing it, however, it feels way different now. This is a different experience. I’m […]
Mindful and Compassionate Self-Care
We all know that self-care is important. Perhaps you’ve heard the metaphor about the oxygen mask and putting your own on first. Or the saying that you just can’t pour from an empty cup. For caregivers and everyone else, it is imperative that we make our self-care non-negotiable. Why? Because we matter. For those of […]
Mindfulness and Heartfulness
Mindfulness and Heartfulness: Two Wings of a Bird Upon hearing that I’m mindfulness teacher, many people say, “I tried meditation but it’s too hard, I can’t do it!” This response always used to confuse me a little. Then I noticed the overemphasis many of us place on mind to the exclusion of the heart. To […]
Mindfulness and Stress: Being Your Own Best Friend
Have you ever gone through a difficult experience and once you told a trusted friend you felt much better? Did you know it is possible to show up for yourself in a similar way in practice? When we encounter an experience that we judge as negative (and life is full of them, isn’t it?) the […]