295. The Parent Blame Boomerang

What does it really take to own your success? In this episode, I’m joined by two of my clients, Cecilie Nielsen and Megan Negendank, to talk about what happened when they stopped treating their goals as proof of their worth and started building a stronger relationship with themse ...  Show more

Why does planning a wedding so often bring up feelings of not being good enough? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener’s question about why wedding planning can trigger insecurities around your body, age, money, and worth. I explain how weddings have become tied u ...  Show more

In this episode we discuss DADDY ISSUES. (& mommy issues) The way we were raised has such an impact on us as adults trying to navigate life. The trauma our parents leave behind on us can be extremely difficult to cope with and leave lasting effects on how we view ourselves and re ...  Show more

In this episode I open up about how parenting can deeply affect our mental health, especially when it comes to toxic versus non-toxic styles. I'll share some personal stories about my own battles with feelings of abandonment and engulfment, and why it's so crucial to understand t ...  Show more

Were you the perfect child? The clown? The scapegoat? If you weren't who your family needed you to be, did other people fall apart? Without self-awareness and intentional correction, dysfunctional family roles from your family of origin can sabotage your adult relationships. In ...  Show more

Much of how we show up in relationships is formed during our childhood. Understanding how our parents did, or did not, show us love can help us relate better as adults, be better partners and be better parents as well. Listen to today's show for actionable tips and insights to un ...  Show more