The Power of the Pause: Creating Space for Peace

The Power of the Pause: Creating Space for Peace Last week, I shared with you a tool that has been life-changing for me: RAIN. It's a simple, four-step process—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture—that helps you navigate difficult emotions and intrusive thoughts in real time. But what I want to... Read More

I Finally Found a Name for My Secret Tool: It's Called RAIN

I Finally Found a Name for My Secret Tool: It's Called RAIN Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a powerful emotion or intrusive thought and wished you had a secret tool to help you through it? For months now, I've been using a powerful, real-time intervention to navigate difficult emoti... Read More

Radical Self-Compassion: A Requirement for Healing

Radical Self-Compassion: A Requirement for Healing When navigating the healing process, it is essential to give yourself radical self-compassion and forgiveness. Our past matters because it has shaped us, but if we dwell on it, we risk remaining in a cycle of guilt, shame, and self-hate. This way... Read More

59 Weeks In: The Quiet Revolution of a Sober Mind

It’s hard to believe I’m nearly a year and two months into my sobriety journey. The early days were a blur of physical withdrawal, navigating triggers, and white-knuckle determination. But somewhere around the 10-month mark, the focus began to shift. Now, I find myself in a space I can only descr... Read More

The Emotional Landslide in Sobriety

My journey in sobriety has been full of surprises, but none has been more challenging—or more rewarding—than rediscovering my emotions. In the early days, my focus was on physical survival and simply not drinking. My feelings were muted and distant. I was like a house with all the lights off, jus... Read More

Creating a Sacred Space: Your Meditation Corner, No Matter How Small

We often hear about the benefits of meditation, but what about the space where we practice it? For years, my practice was a battle—a physical and mental struggle to find stillness. I now realize part of that struggle was the lack of a dedicated space. I would sit on a random corner of the living ... Read More

The Meditation Tips I Wish I'd Had in the Early Meditation Days

I fell asleep for years and when I sat in an easy seated position for meditation. My body ached just after 30 seconds of sitting and my mind raced all over the place, which only grew into frustration. I felt like I wasn't doing it right. But I kept showing up-without expectations and staying open... Read More

The Messy Truth About My First 17 Years of Meditation

I often get asked about my meditation practice, and sometimes people assume it's always been this calm, centered experience for me. The truth? My meditation journey, especially when I first started 17 years ago, was far from peaceful. It was messy, uncomfortable, and frankly, often frustrating. W... Read More