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Have you ever had one of those moments where life takes an unexpected turn, and suddenly you find yourself standing at the crossroads of heartbreak and self-discovery? I recently experienced a breakup that left me feeling lost and questioning everything. Little did I know, the real journey was just beginning – a journey of cultivating…

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly caught in a push and pull battle, striving to meet unrealistic expectations while also fearing being labeled as “too much?” This burden of socially programmed anxiety weighs heavily on many women’s hearts, and it’s all perpetuated by the patriarchy’s influence and unrealistic societal standards. Women constantly feel like…

I recently had a thought about ALL the risks that I’ve taken. And I ABSOLUTELY had to catch my breath. “What if I had never moved to Washington, DC back in 1999 to go to school?” I laugh at the idea of never moving away from home for fear that my relationship with a high…

Let’s be vulnerable.  This morning, my mind was racing with thoughts. I said, “Stop for a second. What are you actually feeling?” So, I quieted my mind…and said, let’s just see what’s going on here for a moment. I allowed myself to be honest with myself about my emotions. Without judgment. And a few minutes…

The other day, I was having a conversation with a client, listening as she shared with me her deepest desire: a life free of anxiety. Her words struck a chord within me, resonating with a familiar ache I carry within my own heart. Anxiety, I’ve come to realize, wears many masks. For some, it’s the…

Can I just take a moment to express how utterly blown away I am when women take my advice to heart and start celebrating their victories regularly? Let me tell you about a recent experience that truly warmed my heart. In a recent group coaching call for The Unlearning Lab, a member named Nicole shared…

This past weekend, we celebrated my niece Sophia turning 4! She had a Paw Patrol themed party and it was E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!  I became “Auntie D” when Sophia was born. And it’s the title I am most proud of.  A few weeks ago, I had the idea to gift her with her two favorite characters from…

We all claim to think that burnout is a bad thing. But internally, some of us are lying to ourselves. Claiming outwardly that burnout is a bad thing, but internally, still feeling like we need to subscribe to a belief that we do need to be (and stay) burnt out.  Because some of us still…

Ever have the feeling that you want to jump right back into vacation after getting back from a vacation?  I got back from Sedona just a little over a week ago and already am reminiscing over those amazing days in the mountains. Something about it just does it for me!  And it’s crazy, because I’ve…