Here in the Midwest, we’re deep in that in‑between stretch of spring—the part where everything is waking up, but not quite ready to burst into full bloom. We recently had a full day of rain, the kind that keeps you inside from morning to night. The kids were restless, I was antsy, and we all […]
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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about struggle — how often we say “the struggle is real” as a kind of shorthand for the everyday annoyances and responsibilities that pile up. But I’ve been wondering… is the struggle real? Or do we sometimes want it to feel hard because that’s the story we’re used to […]
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When was the last time you tried something simply because you were curious? Not because you were prepared, or confident, or even sure it made sense — but because something in you whispered, maybe this matters. Over the past six months, I’ve been deepening my meditation practice through a certification program in leading meditation and […]
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When I was visiting my parents recently, my mom asked how my podcast was going and what I thought my next steps might be. Somewhere in that conversation, I found myself trying to explain why someone would hire a coach. And honestly… I fumbled around quite a bit. I knew what coaching had done for […]
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As a mom, wife, daughter, and friend, I often feel like I’m carrying an invisible tracking sheet— the one that keeps a tally of everyone’s needs, schedules, and emotional well‑being. I can sense when it’s been too long since we’ve seen our parents or when I haven’t reached out to a friend in a while. […]
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When I decide to take on something new—a big project, a new job, homeschooling, starting a business—I am all-in. I do the research, make the plan, and practically buzz with that excited, slightly nervous energy that makes the beginning feel so good. For the first few weeks, I’m on track and I feel capable. I […]
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I’ve always been a cliff jumper. From the time I was little, I loved climbing up to the highest point I could find and launching myself into the water below. You can ask my mom, my friends, my neighbors — it’s just something that has always brought me joy. To some people, that sounds reckless. […]
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If listening to others is a skill, listening to myself has been a lifelong lesson. For most of my life, I’ve been a quick decision-maker. I know when something feels right. I know when it doesn’t. My intuition speaks fast and clear — but that doesn’t mean I always listen. Sometimes I override it with […]
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I didn’t realize how rarely I had been truly listened to until I met someone who did it with intention. When I first started working with Roxanne almost ten years ago, I remember feeling almost startled by the way she listened. It wasn’t passive. It wasn’t polite. It was present. The kind of listening that […]
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Turning Busy Thoughts Into Light This week has been all about settling back into our routine. We were on a little vacation, and as lovely as that was, there’s something comforting about returning to the familiar rhythm of home. I’m also meeting with my first podcast guest this week, which feels both exciting and a […]
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