Understanding worry, fear, and anxiety problems and learning what to do about them.
I’ve always been in awe of plants. They are so alive, vibrant, resilient, diverse, and nurturing. In the last several years, I have gotten closer to this passion by studying the medicinal value in plants just outside my door. Strangely enough, but brilliantly, when I hope to have access to a new plant that I’ve […]
Do you have a fear of flying? Last week, I boarded a plane in the early morning and sat next to a beautiful 27 year old woman named Brittany. She engaged me in conversation which is unfortunately unusual these days on airplanes. She asked what I was doing and where I was going. I told
Help your daughter by helping yourself Talk about cutting right to the core of my own experiences! This video is something I feel so strong about since it is personal for me on many levels. I grew up watching the women in my life struggle with their bodies and so, I myself, picked up the
Some of you already know that I have had a horrible panic attack every day at many times during my life. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy! In this video, I describe 5 ways to calm yourself down from a panic attack. When you are feeling a panic attack coming on, do
Inarguably, OCD patterns are incredibly frustrating. They have the power to infiltrate everything. OCD can attack such a variety of our daily tasks. OCD can have you… counting syllables, avoiding certain surfaces in your home, taking 5 hours at the grocery store, thinking dark thoughts about your own death, checking under the dryer ten times before bed,
Feeling lonely sucks. Do you know why loneliness feels so bad? In this individualistic culture, we get so ashamed that we can’t do everything all by ourselves. This discourse that you are weak or wrong if you need other people can really do a number on you. Because it encourages you to isolate yourself. And
Horrible, unspeakable stories dominate the news; people are all walking around defeated and struggling; our efforts are met with disappointment; loss is everywhere; and negative voices continue to infiltrate our minds. We are engulfed with negativity day in and day out. Yeah, yeah, we know that there is positive stuff, too, and so much to be
A long time ago, when I was pregnant with my daughter, I was in the throws of incredible anxiety. I went to see an energy healer to help me. At the end of the session he gave me advice that changed my whole life. He put his hand over mine and said, “You have to