This isn't just about my birthday, for the record. If you know folks with "special" birthdays, have a listen. It's important to make sure that they know they exist outside of calendar holidays too.

0017-Eyes - Eye contact versus exploration

Feb 20th, 2019 14m 58s

I know you've heard "the eyes are the gateway to the soul." Here, I chat about what it means and how to possibly experience the breadth of this euphemism for yourself.

0016-Brain Dumping - Random thoughts on work life balance

Feb 12th, 2019 15m 50s

The stress of obtaining a career-related certification was weighing heavily on me, but I didn't realize just how much! It caused enough stress to slow me down on producing other content for the podcast, so, I HAD to get this out.

0015-Dogs vs. People - Why I connect with animals over people

Feb 5th, 2019 21m 2s

Today, I just want to spend a little time talking about the dogs that have impacted me in my early years, likely giving me the push I needed to make it through the bullshit.

0014-Emotional Neglect - And some words on attachment

Jan 29th, 2019 21m

Your childhood matters a LOT. I don't think emotional neglect is talked about enough and for that reason, I've been pretty blind to it. Also, I get into some discussion on attachment in this episode, so be sure to check out the blog for links m

0013-Not Enough - Unearthing my core beliefs

Jan 15th, 2019 17m 27s

We create core beliefs as we grow up, to help us navigate through life. Sometimes, they're outdated and harmful. Join me as I do a bit of exploration with some that are front and center in my life, daily.

0012-Fear of Intimacy - I had no idea it was impacting me

Jan 8th, 2019 14m 25s

In my head, I always thought "fear of intimacy" meant "fear of love." It's SOOOO much more than that…This episode isn't an exhaustive look at the topic, but there may be a few nuggets that you can relate to.

0011-Abandoning Dreams - Reasons I quit

Jan 1st, 2019 16m 4s

Have you explored the reasons why you quit things, or abandon your dreams? Do you "not try" to reach your dreams? Here, I take some time to dive into things that have halted me in my tracks. Can you relate?

0010-The Lies I Tell Myself - A look at negative self-talk

Dec 25th, 2018 15m 16s

A synopsis - many of us are in abusive relationships with ourselves. Negative self-talk is one of the worst things we can do to ourselves, but - we keep doing it! It's time to start asking ourselves some hard questions and to poke holes in the

0009-The House of Hoarders - Growing up in filth

Dec 18th, 2018 15m 10s

Growing up in the house of hoarders made making friends and maintaining relationships tough. Shame also took root and grew happily there. From clutter, to trash, to roaches, to other health hazards, and unfair expectations – it wasn't fun. See

0008-Asking For Help - Exploring why I don't

Dec 11th, 2018 19m

You guys know who you are...You don't ask for help. You don't see a reason to ask for help. You may have even asked for help in the past and were left empty-handed. I hear you. I see you. And while I don't have all the answers for you, with a

0007-Family Toxicity - Don't obligate yourself to relationships that aren't healthy

Dec 4th, 2018 10m 5s

Feeling some stress about attending some upcoming family functions? You don't have to attend, just in case you needed to hear it from someone else. It's okay to take care of YOU above others, especially during the holidays and especially if you

0006-The Stepbastard - My childhood sexual abuse experience

Nov 27th, 2018 19m 13s

If you're sensitive to the topic of sexual abuse, you may want to skip this episode. This is for any other survivor out there so that they know that they aren't alone, and that they too, can share their story when they're damn good and ready to

0005-Voice - Why speaking up matters

Nov 21st, 2018 13m 54s

How many times have you chosen to silence yourself out of fear of judgement or even oppression? Did you know that sometimes, simply speaking up to the right audience can encourage someone else to take action? Someone else out there wants and ne

0004-Neutrality - Exploring living in the mental middle

Nov 14th, 2018 14m 3s

Man...is neutrality ever a comfortable place, or what? Riding the line of opinion, being able to just blend in and not be noticed for holding a strong opinion on something, one way or another. There's nothing defining in neutrality, yet so many

0003-Emotion Stuffing - What it can mean for relationships and friendships

Nov 8th, 2018 16m 16s

As Emily Nagoski notes in her book, "Come As You Are", "We've locked ourselves, culturally, into our own fear, rage, and despair." See, we learn, somehow someway at a young age to inhibit ourselves so we better fit in – so we can survive. In th

0002-Anxiety Shakes - Have you ever started shaking and didn't know why?

Nov 8th, 2018 10m 38s

Your body remembers things, even if you don’t. Did you know that trauma can manifest itself through your body shaking, like an involuntary response? In this episode, I chat a bit about the book, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk a

0001-The Garden Metaphor - An introduction to "Question Your Garden"

Nov 8th, 2018 9m 35s

Here, I explain my perspective of the metaphorical garden (big thanks to Emily Nagoski!) and the overall goals for this podcast. Even though I'm exploring my own healing, I feel sharing my own struggles may help others. So, have a listen and st

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