I get a lot of questions about NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) coaching and how it compares to ICF (International Coach Federation) coaching. I'm super excited to give you the lowdown and share why NLP coaching brings some unique advantages to the table. First off, let's acknowledge that both NLP coaching and ICF coaching are fantastic approache...

Imagine feeling like you can't trust the very system that's supposed to keep you healthy. For many individuals in historically marginalized communities (like myself), this is a stark reality. Medical mistrust, deeply rooted in historical injustices and violence, is a significant barrier to achieving health equity. This is because the groups of peop...

You ever notice that there are some people who seem more sensitive to lights, sound, crowds, and chaos? They may be the first out of the meeting, or prefer hiding away in a quiet hidden cubicle. They may not engage much with others, but when they do speak they often have incredibly insightful things to contribute and say. They may be labeled as "em...

 The beginning of the year is often a time of resolutions, goals, and promises that are often abandoned within the first 30 days. For me, before I set goals for the year, it's important for me to evaluate my accomplishments and lessons. When I am able to see where I met or missed certain goals and why, it helps me to effectively move into the ...

Being highly sensitive is a neurological experience that often goes unrecognized, yet it profoundly shapes the lives of those who manage it day to day. This blog explores the intricacies of high sensitivity, its neurological underpinnings, and the unique experiences of highly sensitive individuals. Understanding High Sensitivity High sensitivity, o...

Every night before my son goes to bed there is one thing he MUST have. That is "mommy lap time". This specifically is when he hops on my lap, nuzzles his head in my neck, and gives me a koala bear hug. He's been that way for as long as I can remember... and he will tell you that he cannot go to sleep without his hug and kiss from Mommy. My son's lo...

Can you think of some moments in your life when you were able to remember things as clearly as it was yesterday? It is in the ways that our unconscious mind processes memory that where we will be focusing on in this episode. The unconscious mind represses unresolved negative emotions. It is the actual repression of the content of the memory based o...

Being heard not unlike other emotional needs is a crucial part of the connection in human beings. It has been said that 90% of problems in communication come from the need to be listened to. When an individual has the experience of not being heard or understood, they will either speak and act in ways that get them heard, or conversely, they may tur...

 Binary thinking, also known as black-and-white, dualistic and either/or thinking, refers to the tendency to perceive issues in a simplistic, all-or-nothing manner, with no middle ground or shades of gray. While binary thinking can be useful in certain situations, such as making quick decisions in emergencies, it can also have harmful conseque...

Transformation really happens on the unconscious level. People act the way they do because people learn how to be a certain way on an unconscious level. There can be no change if we don't begin to get at this at the UNCONSCIOUS level when the consciousness has NOT SHIFTED. What Does it Take to Make a Transformation? #1 Being Open To the Existence o...