I recently talked with one of my kids over Christmas break. He needed a pep talk--he needed to know how worthy and wonderful he is. And after our conversation, I realized all of us need pep talks when we’re discouraged. So I’m recording this podcast episode for anyone who is feeling frustrated or like a failure, or hopeless, or perhaps just down in the dumps. Here are some truths about you.

We think of the new year as a time to start anew, so make goals, to figure out how to become better. I love this time of year. I love taking the time to reflect on the past year, and think about what went well, what I want to change, how I want to improve.

ALSO every day is a great day to evaluate how things are going. Whether it’s January 1st or December 31st, at the beginning of the day or the end, we can ALWAYS ALWAYS start anew. It is never too late to start over.

As we enter the craziness of the holiday season, I challenge you to SLOW DOWN. Find ways to be still. Perhaps let go of some of the things that make the season crazy busy. As a naturally very results oriented person, I never would have found JOY in the moment without allowing myself to slow down. In this episode we explore 7 concrete ways to slow down.

Gathering is part of life and how we gather matters. Gatherings are a beautiful way to witness other people, to be seen and to see others. In this episode we talk about concrete ways to make our gatherings more meaningful.

There are people who don’t want to receive. They prefer to give. There are people who are only willing to take and aren’t willing to give. But the healthiest way is reciprocity. For us to give and receive in a way that uplifts and connects us to each other. In this episode we explore practical ways to receive goodness.

It’s hard to confront uncomfortable truths--it’s so emotionally hard that many times we avoid learning uncomfortable truths. Yet discomfort is where growth happens. In this episode we explore uncomfortable truths and how to embrace them.

When someone lets their light shine, the shadows fade, making life better for everyone who comes in contact with them. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and authentic helps others become vulnerable and authentic leading to connection and illumination. In this episode we explore concrete ways to let our light shine.

Flexibility increases our resilience and emotional health. But how do allow ourselves to change? In this episode we talk about how and WHEN to be flexible.