In the spring of 1986, during my sophomore year of high school, I wanted to invite a black boy to the Sadie Hawkins dance. My father had a visceral and manipulative reaction to my desire. That was the day I learned, at fifteen years old, that skin color matters to some people. Though we were…
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In my healing journey, I’ve come to understand that healing isn’t just about processing painful memories or developing coping strategies. It’s also about reconnecting with joy and play. My recent conversation with Rebecca Anderson, a trauma-informed somatic educator and practitioner, illuminated how our bodies hold onto trauma and how somatic movement therapy can be a…
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Have you ever mourned someone who’s still alive? Perhaps it’s a parent with dementia, a relationship forever changed by divorce, or the loss of a friendship. This experience has a name – ambiguous loss – and it’s something I’ve been exploring deeply both in my healing journey and in a recent conversation with my friend…
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I recently had the honor of interviewing Mike Land, a father who lost his son Preston to fentanyl poisoning nearly four years ago. His story deeply touched me, not just because of the tragedy he experienced, but because of how he transformed his grief into purpose. As someone who believes our greatest pain can become…
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For years, I struggled in silence, carrying emotional burdens that weren’t mine to bear. It wasn’t until I found the right trauma therapist that my healing journey truly began. Today, I want to share insights from my conversation with Monica Borschel, the trauma therapist who helped transform my life, and explore the crucial differences between…
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Discover how FBI veteran Brian Boetig’s concept of the “self-worth portfolio” can transform your approach to self worth and work life integration, helping you build a more balanced and fulfilling life. As someone who has walked the path from trauma to healing, I’m always fascinated by the different journeys people take toward wholeness. In my…
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This was such a soul inspired conversation with host Joe Borowsky. Highlights from our talk include: Listen to the audio episode on Spotify.
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Healing from trauma and of course, leaving a legacy were the topics. Journey to Legacy podcast hosted by Wayne Veldsman was the venue. 💛 Leaving a legacy in my career as a forensic accountant, yet that career was a mask I wore while I just survived, and as unique as that work was, it did…
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Earlier this year, as my exploration of Love in my HEALing journey progressed, I started dating, ultimately in search of the man who I hope will be my partner for the rest of my life. Like other parts of my journey, this part has been extraordinary and super cool to experience. The impetus for this…
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I loved being a guest on the HER Conversations podcast. HER is an acronym for higher energetic resonance and host Carol Mae Whittick opens our conversation with the question, “When do you feel that higher energetic resonance?” I feel higher energetic resonance (HER) when I am aligned with my life’s purpose and doing what the…
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