Hey , have you noticed how it's not quite winter but not quite spring either? Like, we're in this liminal space where anything can happen?

I love this time of year, especially because early March is the ultimate transition time when we get to prepare and plan for the huge burst of energy that comes with spring.

And who doesn't love a good burst of energy?

Spring is all about renewal and rebirth, and the first 20 days of March are the perfect time to get ready for it. Your...

Our New Zealand-for-February holiday was cut short due to an unexpected trifecta of natural disasters and a dysfunctional ferry system. It was like being fired from a job you thought was secure or suddenly ending a long-term relationship. Talk about a gut punch!

It's the kind of unexpected experience I talk about in my course, 'Endings & Beginnings', so I felt as though I was given another opportunity to walk my talk.

I'm breathing comfortably at the other end of the transition...

I'm currently on a road trip in New Zealand, doing my best to avoid Cyclone Gabrielle. It was only a few days ago I was in the sunshine, writing this email to you.

I think of Valentine's Day as a day set up to collectively focus on love and connection. You can choose to show your loved ones how much they mean to you, and how much you care about them with gestures and gifts. That's one choice.

I know for many, though, that Valentine's Day can be an emotional trigger time of stress, anxiety,...

This is it. This is the day to decide if you want to focus on and elevate loving yourself. 

So as a final reminder, here's what's possible with an applied self-love practice:

• You'll lower your anxiety, nervousness, and worry, because the world isn't going to calm down, so you need to develop enhanced skills for the years ahead.
• You'll increase your self-acceptance because your heightened self-awareness skyrockets as you come to realize your authentic self.
• You'll develop a deeper richer...

Oh, hey there

There are only 2 more days to sign up for 'The 21-Day Self-Love Practice Retreat', which starts this Monday (February 6th). 

You can learn more about the text-based course and enroll here.

If there’s one unique feature that makes this course different from other courses and books on self-love, it’s my utter respect for your time. 

I know your time is valuable. Your focus is a gift. And I know your phone texts are a sacred space. I never forget that.

That's...

I know you just heard from me yesterday, but I received some great questions from the email I sent out, so I wanted to address them for everyone, here and now.

I was asked:

"I go to (insert: yoga, the gym, my trainer) 3 times a week. Do I need more self-love than that?"
I'm hearing self-CARE 3 times a week, which is excellent. But self-LOVE is in how you *do* the self-care. And a whole lot more. Self-love is more than actions although actions are part of it all...

"I've seen a lot of...

I've been waiting for years to create this juicy course. Not sure what took me so long, but drum roll please, it's finally here!

This sweet little course is something very special, which is ironic because so are you. (More than ironic, it's really quite purposeful, of course.)

I speak with clients & students every day and I know that for the most part, we all take self-love glibly. Partly because it's a concept we don't really understand or practice. And more specifically, because we...

Are we far enough into January that we can talk about February yet? Because I loooove February. Always have. Even when I was a little girl. 

I don't think of February as all about valentines and sweethearts and romantic gestures. I think of it as all about love. (With a little chocolate on the side.)

I think of February as love wellness month. It's the month I usually check in to see if I can foster an even more intimate caring relationship with myself. Because I know that the more I'm...

How's your new year going so far?

On January 1st, I texted those taking my 'Endings & Beginnings' course something I want to share with you.

"When I started talking about this course in email newsletters and social media, I said I found the process of beginnings and endings more interesting than middles. I meant it. And it’s also how we’re wired.

For instance, if I gave you a list of things to remember, your brain would usually remember the list's beginning and end....

I’m sitting at my desk near a blazing wood fire. Outside, the twinkling lights in the garden are softly echoed in the snow. It all feels magical, so I’m revelling in the peace and quiet as I shift gears to spend a few days with my friends & loved ones. 

I'm also remembering the year that's almost over. Many of those I spoke with in 2022 found the year humbling, even sobering. For some, it was painful, and others told me it was uplifting, almost confirming. Where were you...