Weekly companion blogs to the Transformative Journeys to Growth and Resilience™ podcast.
How I Set Realistic Goals Instead of Resolutions (And Why It Works)
So why is it that resolutions rarely stick? Turns out there are a lot of reasons – that have zero to do with willpower, and everything to do with the way our brains work.
A Holiday Message of Gratitude, Growth, and Hope
This episode of the podcast was meant to be a simple year-end message. A thank you. A moment of reflection and gratitude. But when I sat down to write it… it evolved into something much deeper. Just like we do.
Broken Traditions: Coping with Spiritual Dissonance and Holiday Grief
There can be a lot of emotional weight around holiday expectations and traditions. They can bring comfort – or they can be painful. And sometimes, when there is difficult stuff going on in our life, they just feel empty and hollow. And if the things that you used to look forward to feel unbearable this year? That’s ok. Because grief doesn’t stop on December 1st to make room for the holiday season.
Creating Meaningful Rituals After Loss During the Holidays
Ritual is about comfort, often has personal meaning, and it’s usually done with some intention. It’s often also how we hold space for what matters – which is why they become so important when we’re grieving.
How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving During the Holidays
This week we’re exploring some no-nonsense things that can actually help when you’re supporting someone grieving – whether that’s during the holidays, or any other emotionally charged time of year.
Navigating Holiday Firsts: Grief, Gatherings & Emotional Landmines
If you’re grieving - whether you are heading into your first holiday season without someone, or you are many years along in your grief journey, this time of year can feel like you’re trying to navigate your way through a field of emotional landmines that some people aren’t aware are there.
