From Survival-Mode to Self-Trust: A Client Story of Healing Burnout
Burned out and stuck in old coping habits? This client story shows how compassion and neuroscience can help you leave survival mode and trust yourself again. (story shared with permission)
When Heather and I first started working together, she had been living in survival mode. Busy beyond reason. Trying to be everything to everyone. Running on fumes…
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s Gaslighting!
“Drink Responsibly” isn’t a warning label… it’s gaslighting! And it makes me SO MAD. 😡
It is absolutely mind-boggling how alcoholic beverages are exempt from providing consumers with an accurate understanding of the risks involved… unlike other substances such as nicotine, common medications, and even supplements.
My point is simple…
Struggling With Dry January? Here’s Why (and How to Keep Going)
The plot twist no one tells you about change? Feeling a little wobbly doesn’t mean it’s *not* working…
When things start to get hard, this is often the moment when something new is actually starting to settle in… (even though it might not feel particularly inspiring.)
Here’s why things feel hard and HOW TO KEEP GOING…
Reimagining Dry January.
January doesn’t have to be dry! In fact, there can be real benefit to not taking a break this month. (Radical, right!?)
Let me explain…
How to drink less without willpower. (free video training) 🎁
FREE VIDEO TRAINING
Drink less. Without Willpower.
Forget what you've tried before! There's an easier way to cut back on alcohol - without depriving yourself, relying on willpower, or feeling like you’ve done something wrong. (You haven’t!)
🎁 Watch this mini-masterclass today…
Gratitude, Grief, and Real Growth.
I lost my dad in September and this is a personal reflection on gratitude, grief, and real growth. ❤️🩹
There was a time when I needed everything to BE okay in order to FEEL okay… but the work I’ve done these last few years [that all started by looking at my relationship with alcohol] has given me a different kind of strength.
Now, even in grief, even in uncertainty, I feel grounded. capable. resilient. …and I’m so thankful.
JOY COMPASS: A Free Holiday Guide 🎁
The holidays can stir up a lot: expectations, obligations, over-consumption, and overall noise… but what if you could approach this season with more clarity, joy, and ease?
Check out my new free holiday guide: 🎁 The Joy Compass 🎁
It’s not about "drinking less" but rather about "doing less" of what drains you, and making more room for what lights you up. ✨
How to Thanksgiving Alcohol-Free (Without White-Knuckling-It!)
Attempting your first [or third] Thanksgiving alcohol-free can feel really daunting.
For many of my clients, the thought of navigating the holidays without booze brings up legit anxiety.
If that’s you, take a breath. Know that you don’t need to do this perfectly…You just need a plan. →
How to CHANGE your drinking before you’re READY to change your drinking.
Q: “I’ve heard you say to “start before you’re ready” but… what do you mean by that… how do I actually do that? Especially if you’re telling us NOT to stop drinking right away?”
Great question! That tip can sound counter-intuitive and, in fact: it is. It runs counter to the usual “willpower-based models” out there that tell you: if you want to change something—to simply grit your teeth and CHANGE IT. …but, that’s not how our brain works.
Watch this quick video where I explain HOW to start changing your drinking before you’re feeling ready to change your drinking…
What if I told you there was an “easy” way to reduce your drinking?
What if I told you there was an “easy” way to reduce your drinking. I know, it sounds hard to believe. Like a gimmick or click-bait or something. But here’s the thing: 👉 It’s not a trick. 👉 It’s a skill.
A set of skills, rather, that you can learn and practice: