MUSINGS
I recently listened to an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, where she interviewed Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician specialising in childhood development, trauma, and addiction.
During...
Going no contact with family is a big decision, not to be taken lightly. No one’s family is perfect, and we’re bound to get on each other’s nerves, make mistakes, or even disagree...
Stories of domestic violence survivors are often overlooked or misrepresented and unfortunately, the recent film adaptation of It Ends with Us has also missed the mark.
A Failure to Capture the...
During a recent trip to Bali, I had the opportunity to visit a local family. As I wandered through their compound, I noticed chickens roaming freely, a cow contentedly munching on hay, and a dog...
My dog Red (that's her the in the photo) is smart, cheeky, funny and very food motivated.
Each morning, we go down to the local reserve for a walk where she gets to play with other dogs, and I get...
Taylor Swift’s star is shining brightly, and rightfully so. What she has achieved in 34 years is nothing short of miraculous, and she’s a wonderful role model for girls and women...
There are many different definitions of Codependency but I like to describe it as a loss of connection to our authentic Self.
Codependency is rooted in toxic shame and the belief that who we are at...
I'm often asked about the difference between coaching and therapy and, to be frank, the lines are becoming increasingly blurred.
The narrative used to be that therapists focus on your past and...
The Cambridge online dictionary describes blame as "to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening".
I've come to the conclusion that...
As I prepared for a recent podcast interview on the subject of burnout, I reflected on my own experience in the corporate sector 10 years ago.
Yes, much of my burnout was caused by the...
It’s meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people the holiday season can be fraught with challenges.
Whether it’s coping with feelings of loneliness,...
Boundaries are invisible lines that determine where I end and you begin. Think of a border or dividing line that indicates what’s you and what’s me. Boundaries protect us physically,...
