New Year’s Day I was reflecting on last year – all of the blessings, accomplishments, and challenges. I felt gratitude for my greatest blessings – the precious relationships in my life. They’re the ones I call “gems” – to be prized and cherished. Some of these gems I’ve just met in the past weeks. Some Read More
What is Precious to You? What Do You Cherish?
There was an explosion and fire caused by a gas leak Friday night in my community, Heather Gardens. There are about 3600 people who live here. Six homes were destroyed. Numerous other homes were damaged by fire, smoke, and debris. Two people were injured. One neighbor died. Shocked and sobered, I considered . . . Read More
FREED from Stuck Podcast – Obesity in America – Real and Realistic Solutions
The vast majority of American adults are overweight or obese, and weight is a growing problem among US children. Roughly two-thirds of adults and nearly 30% of children are overweight. About 36% of American adults are obese — more than 1 in 3. And, globally, more than 1 in 10 humans are obese. Les Sparks, of Optimum Read More
New, Best Ways to Build Referrals
If you have too many referrals or your business is thriving so much that you can’t handle any more referrals, then this is NOT the podcast for you. However, if you need on-going referrals and are weary of traditional networking hype, then here are some ideas to consider. Marty Dickinson, from Denver, Colorado is an Read More
Beyond the Wack and Crack of Chiropractic Care
Our lives can be stuck in many ways. Not only must we attend to the psychological aspects of being stuck. It’s important that we also understand the importance of attending to our physical care, as well. Learn how new innovations in chiropractic and wellness care can help you or someone you know live a better Read More
Jordan Peterson’s Radical, Transforming Beliefs – 12 Rules for Life
Several weeks ago I attended a lecture by Dr. Jordan Peterson, clinical psychologist and professor from Ontario, Canada. He has authored 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018) and Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief (1999). With a seating capacity of 1,870 at the Paramount Theatre, this exquisitely beautiful landmark was filled Read More
What is a Mompreneur? Successful Woman as Mothers and Business Owners
As our economy has shifted over the past several decades, as women have been more encouraged and supported to own and expand their own businesses either by necessity or choice, women have faced the challenge of balancing the responsibilities of the household and the responsibilities of business without living in a state of guilt and Read More
Embrace the Joy and Satisfaction of Cleaning Up Our Planet and Cleaning Up Our Lives
On the third Saturday of every September, National CleanUp Day is supported by over 225,000 participants in response to the question – “What would our country be like if everyone went outside and picked up at least one piece of litter?” I’d like to suggest there a more important question that I’ll address shortly . Read More
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. I have been a most fortunate counselor. In 30 years, I’ve never lost a client to suicide. I’ve certainly had clients who came to me who were suicidal – or at least had strong suicidal fantasies. I’ve been able to help them past that suffering. It is always a Read More
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin – How Will People Remember You?
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Aretha Franklin passed in her home in Detroit, on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Music producer Clive Davis, who had been working on a tribute to Aretha, prior to her death, said, “I’m absolutely devastated by Aretha’s passing. She was truly one of a kind. She was more than the Queen of Read More
