Author: yourradiantsoul

In working with clients in therapy and in coaching, I have found that there are themes that pop up. I will have multiple clients struggling with the same type of hurdle and needing to shift their habits simliar ways. When I recognize this pattern, I do two things: 1.) I take heed of the universe's … Continue reading All I Really Want

As the year is rolling to an end, I have been talking with counseling clients, course members, and friends about what their vision is for the coming year. This line of questioning has caused many of them to pause, to consider, and to attempt to come up with the "right" answer. It also seemed to … Continue reading Simply the Best

What if you trusted where your life is going and that things really do happen for a reason? What if you let go of trying to control everything and just experienced each day as it came, doing your best for that day? What if you stopped beating yourself up for things not looking exactly like … Continue reading I’ve Got No Expectations

The word appreciate has two meanings. The first is to recognize the value of something. We do this when we practice gratitude. The second meaning is to increase in value. Simply by recognizing the value of something, it increases in value to us. Together, these two meanings support the practice of valuing what we already … Continue reading I Want To Thank You

Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; the ability to bounce back. This applies to both the body and the mind. I like to think of myself as a resilience coach in that I teach people ways to keep going, to try again, to take that next small step. So, … Continue reading I’m Still Standing

Did you know that you train others how to treat you? I know that this may be a little harsh to hear because that puts some of the responsibility on you, but it's true. When you accept what others say and do without standing up for yourself, you are training them that what they are … Continue reading Stop in the Name of Love

In the past two weeks, I have had many discussions with yoga instructors and with therapy clients around the power of self-talk. When we hear something over and over and over, we begin to believe it. It takes repetition, but that repetition convinces our minds that it must be true and then we begin to … Continue reading I shall believe

As everyone is returning to school, I hear parents talking about 'getting back into a routine' for the kids. Returning to school is a big transition in a kid's life as they are being placed in a new environment with new people, new situations, and new stressors. Parents recognize the benefits of routine for their … Continue reading Oh, Everyday

In our lives, we experience a pulsation between different poles or pairs of opposites. In Ayurveda, we call this pulsation 'spanda' and we experience it every day, every hour, every minute in both our inner and outer environments. One such pulsation that has been popping up on my personal and professional radar most recently is … Continue reading Loosen Your Grip

A helpful assessment to check in with on a regular basis is one of evaluating if what we are doing on a regular basis is moving us closer to being the person we want to be in the life we want to live or if our actions are keeping us stuck. What we are doing … Continue reading I’ve Got The Power

I introduce people to meditation and teach how to start off with a small and simple practice. Meditation is beneficial in so many ways, but it is very overwhelming for many people. I frequently get feedback like "I tried to meditate, but I can't empty my mind and have no thoughts". Many also believe that meditation … Continue reading Be Here Now

Have you ever felt as if you just don't belong? I would assume that we have all felt that way at some point in our journeys. But, for some people, this is a pervading sense of always being an outsider. I remember being at a convention several years ago and feeling super excited to be … Continue reading You Can Go and Love Yourself

Why doesn't everyone just listen to me?! Seriously. I ask this question a lot. But, I also feel good in my body and I am passionate about sharing what has worked for me. As much as I hate to admit it, maybe some people don't listen because they don't need to. What they are doing … Continue reading When life is hard you have to change

Things in nature don't happen in a straight line. They unfold, unfurl, uncurl. Growth in our lives follows this same natural principle. So, when we expect our lives to go from point A to point B in a straight line, I'm sorry to tell you but, that's literally not natural. In nature, we can see … Continue reading You Spin Me Right Round

One of the most common things I see as I am coaching people into physical and mental health is how unaware we are of what our bodies are telling us. We repeatedly ignore the signs and signals that our bodies send and we do lots of things to override our natural tendencies. Our bodies are wise … Continue reading Suddenly I See