What were you thinking tree?
If the tree isn’t spiraling into regret and self-blame, why do we? Hint: figuring out how it was our fault would have been developmentally wise…
Ever Experience a Mental Hijack?
Ever find yourself mentally sparring with your mother in your own head—long after the actual conversation ended?
The “Weighted Vest Effect” of Having a Difficult Mother
Understanding the long-term emotional weight of growing up with an emotionally immature, narcissistic, or difficult mother—and how to find relief…
Why Hard Conversations Are Hard—and What to Do When You’re Not Heard
Why do hard conversations leave you drained, overthinking, or feeling guilt—even now?
What if the reason isn’t what you think?
Recognizing Adaptive Patterns: Unlocking Freedom from Old Roles
Have you ever noticed yourself ‘handling what needs to be handled’—or fixing, reflexively helping, prioritizing everyone else—before even noticing what you need?
If you’ve noticed those patterns, what you’re seeing are adaptations—wise strategies your system once developed to keep you safe, connected, or accepted. And while they once served us, they can shape how we show up—often without us even realizing it…
Which brings us to Step Three of the Remothering Roadmap: Recognize Your Adaptations.
Weaponized Guilt vs. Aligned Guilt: How to Tell the Difference
Weaponized guilt or aligned guilt—how do you tell the difference? And once you do… then what?
Am I Being Too Hard on Myself? (And How to Tell…)
Ever wrestled with an inner tug-of-war—wondering if you’re being too hard on yourself? Here’s a simple way to tell and a gentle tool to bring more ease.
What Were We Wired For?
Ever feel the weight of unspoken expectations, the pull to help or fix before anyone even asks? Many of us were wired for hyper-awareness, carrying a metaphorical weighted vest without even realizing it.
The good news? That vest can come off. And the strength we’ve built along the way? That stays with us.
Let’s explore what we were wired for—and how we can begin rewiring for more peace and ease
Ever get caught in the vortex of harsh self-talk?
Ever find yourself spiraling into harsh self-talk? Here are two techniques to bring clarity, calm, and grounded focus.
Transforming Holiday Guilt
Holiday guilt? Here’s how to compost those emotional triggers into healing and thrive-forward moments…