
What would your Wise Self say?
Self-Care, Women's Retreats
As I watch my five parentless siblings hit major life milestones — marriages, divorces, new babies, moves, career changes, health challenges— and observe their individual journeys toward emotional health and well-being, it makes me reflect…

7 women’s wisdom: pearls from Kripalu
Self-Care, Women's Retreats
I’ve been leading retreats for women for 25 years (read why I lead retreats) and every single time I'm amazed by how much I learn and am reminded of by the women who show up in the circle.
This past weekend I was at Kripalu Center for…

Do You Live Intentionally?
Mindfulness, Self-CareI believe that one of the most powerful ways to live purposefully and stay connected to what matters most is to live intentionally.
Do you ever wonder how all the day-to-day choices you make, big and small, add up and affect your family, career…

Are you ignoring your emotional self-care?
Self-Care, Women's Empowerment
Last night I attended a small women's circle where we took turns sharing where we are in our lives and where we're headed next. Afterwards, we did a short meditation and then created beautiful 2015 vision boards together, taking time at…

My 4 must-ask questions for 2015
Mindfulness, Self-Care
I love the time before and around New Year's Day. As a coach/speaker/author who has spent almost 30 years studying, writing and teaching in the area of human potential, this window of time--ripe with possibility and potential--always excites…

Don’t be afraid of the dark
Self-Care
While I love celebrating Christmas as a season of light and time of spiritual renewal, often the days before and after this sacred holiday can be a bit dark for me. Between the cold, grey weather, honoring my deceased mother's birthday,…

Is crazy the new normal?
Self-Care, Stress ManagementLast weekend I saw the film Interstellar with my 12 year-old; I really enjoyed it. It was set in the future, a time when our soil was polluted and food supply and fresh air were dwindling. People had to re-engineer how to live and be in the…

My #1 life balance secret
Self-Care, Women's Retreats
"Are you listening to your life; what is it trying to tell you?” Renee Trudeau
Most people are surprised to hear that I love making a big pot of minestrone soup for my family and friends as much as I love getting invited to go to India…

What are you missing?
Mindfulness, Self-Care
In the next three weeks, I will be managing an extra full plate at work: multiple speaking engagements, leading a retreat, finishing a new telecourse and more. And as I look at my schedule--all things I truly love to do and that feed me--at…

7 reasons you should ask for help
Life & Career Coaching, Self-Care
This morning a dear friend went in for hip surgery and I called together a circle of women to pray for her. And this week as I prepare to head to New York for a week to lead a retreat, I'm calling in ALL the troops--from additional admin…

6 ways to stress less & simplify this fall
Self-Care
In the Native American tradition, September signifies the start of a new year. It certainly feels this way to parents. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, the start of the school year signifies opportunity, a time for a fresh start…

Why we should do it different
Self-Care
This past weekend my 12 year-old son was out of town and my husband and I enjoyed an extended 48-hour date. We tried a new breakfast spot, drove to the other side of town to clothes shop (a big deal in a city that where traffic has gotten…