Hmmm, what exactly IS toxic positivity and why aren’t we talking about this more? One of my dear clients mentioned this the other day in our session, and it gave me pause. The definition of toxic positivity is simply always being positive and delivering sickening sweet answers to people that are struggling. You know what I mean: the co-worker that says “oh it could always be worse!” with ... Read More about Toxic Positivity
How to Spot Toxic People In Your Life
Do you know how to spot toxic people in your life? Do you ever wonder why you seem to surrounded by assholes? Like you look up and you think to yourself, how did I end up with this shit AGAIN? I know I do. I have to check in with myself occasionally as I have an innate high tolerance for bullshit (thanks bio fam) so I used to unknowingly let these toxic people in before I realized I could ... Read More about How to Spot Toxic People In Your Life
This Pandemic Fatigue is Real
Pandemic fatigue is real. Amiright? This past year has been a doozy. Like a real kick in the balls (or vagina if you will). Who would’ve thought that this would’ve ever happened?? Yet here we are, a year out from the first hint of shut-downs and shelter-at-home orders. I don’t know about you but I’m TIRED AF. I think this whole pandemic fatigue thing is going to be a real ... Read More about This Pandemic Fatigue is Real
5 Signs You Might Be A People Pleaser (and what to do about it!)
I think most of us women struggle with this at some point in our lives. {There are men that struggle with this too but since we only work with women, we’re talking to you!} We’ve been taught our whole childhood that we have to be “good girls” or “nice.” How many times did we hear this growing up, and STILL hear it now?? Ugh! Having this message as part of our emotional landscape will ... Read More about 5 Signs You Might Be A People Pleaser (and what to do about it!)
This is What a Feminist Looks Like
I know, I know. The word “feminist” seems to really evoke some strong reactions in people, in all genders. I’ve had these strong reactions directed towards me my whole life. Which is why I wanted to write this post about what a feminist really is because I think there’s a lot of assumptions and wrong information out there floating around. So, who are we? We are all ... Read More about This is What a Feminist Looks Like
A Beginner’s Guide to Increasing Girls Self Esteem
Do you remember when you were a little girl? Pigtails or messy hair flying around, dirty ripped knees, muddy hands and shoes, playing with abandon with zero fucks given? Or do you have a little girl in your life that is like this? (In case you don’t remember yo-self being this free.) We are all born with confidence and high self-esteem and a shit ton of bravery. But it all comes to a ... Read More about A Beginner’s Guide to Increasing Girls Self Esteem
How to Get Over Anxiety and Fear: Make it Opposite Day!
It's Opposite Day! Remember the days in elementary school when we had themes for things like pajama day or opposite day? How excited we were to actually do something different to break the monotony of our normal day to day routine? I remember my son being so excited on these days (I can’t remember my own experiences cuz I’m too damn old, LOL) but the simplest fun tweak to his school ... Read More about How to Get Over Anxiety and Fear: Make it Opposite Day!
How to Deal with Anxiety: Girl, Put That Crystal Ball Away!
I know who you are. You. Yes, you! You’re the one who is always predicting what could happen, what might happen, what should happen and then spiraling down the rabbit hole worrying about all the freaking possibilities of each tiny possible outcome (even if it’s virtually impossible for it to come true). I see you girl. And believe it or not, this kind of “crystal ball” thinking is ... Read More about How to Deal with Anxiety: Girl, Put That Crystal Ball Away!
Introducing the Empowered Connections Women’s Empowerment Coaching Program
Shit's changing y'all!!! As most you know, we’ve been providing specialized mental health counseling to women and girls for the past 8 years and we LOVE it! However, we’ve learned over the years that most of our women clients don’t have a mental health diagnosis per say, rather they’re struggling with LIFE. With low self-esteem, or poor boundaries, maybe they’ve had some abuse in past ... Read More about Introducing the Empowered Connections Women’s Empowerment Coaching Program
Let’s Say Goodbye to 2020
I, for one, am so very glad to say goodbye to the past year. What a shit sandwich it’s been! Between the pandemic, the acrimonious political climate, the shuttering of small businesses all around our country and the deep losses felt in all of our lives, BYE 2020!! I know we’re not out of the woods yet with the virus and while I know the vaccine is rolling out now, we still have a lot of ... Read More about Let’s Say Goodbye to 2020
