Even as I was descending into chronic illness caused by burnout, I kept telling myself two dangerous lies. I don’t have the time . . . I don’t have the money . . . Would it have been uncomfortable and maybe even scary to try to negotiate whatever relief measures were...

On the outside, I looked like a superhero. But six years ago I almost took my own life. I had been running on empty for years. I was battling chronic and severe mental illness. I kept “pushing through.” Persisting was what I knew how to do. I didn’t know where to...

When high achievers think about health and well-being, we tend to think that our efforts must be MAXIMIZED or they don’t count. Can’t work out for at least an hour? Why bother? Oh, you ran 3 miles? Watch me run 6! (completely untrained) If you don’t meditate 7...

I am trying something new and I would love for you to join me! I have never offered a Masterclass before. Until now. As I was building my newest program I spent some time reflecting on the hidden beliefs and patterns that contributed to keeping me stuck in a life that...

I called a friend yesterday afternoon because I needed to “verbal vomit” the myriad of stressors at play in my life these days. The good news is that I really am okay, just a little overwhelmed. My friend listened. And encouraged me. One of the encouragements she...

When I first ended up in therapy, and at an appointment for medication support, the prescribing psychiatrist said to me, “If we cannot get you to sleep, you will not be able to heal.” By that time, I hadn’t been sleeping through the night for years between the little...