When does self-improvement cross the line into self-flagellation? Are we using personal development and goal setting to undermine ourselves? How... more

Do you struggle to make time for artmaking, causing you not to get started? Do you think your... more

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Need a buffer to preserve your optimism and sense of purpose in an increasingly stressful... more

While writing this episode on caregiver burnout, my mom had a medical crisis that nearly killed her. I picked up... more

Don’t let anyone tell you (and don’t tell yourself) that your small acts of kindness are not great! Each act... more

Are you holding yourself back because of fear, feelings of imposter syndrome, and self-imposed ageism? There are plenty of obstacles... more

When can we say that we have enough, and can we turn off our craving for more to find satisfaction... more

Reducing overthinking, rumination, and worry can be a beast to tackle, but consistently reorienting our minds and bodies through some... more

This guided meditation (with visualization) accompanies episode #43 on cultivating a sense of belonging (to others and yourself). To explore... more

Self-acceptance is a prelude to belonging. It may not feel like a logical connection, but accepting yourself, flaws and all... more