Recently, I had not one or two but—three “difficult conversations.” I put that in quotes because while they were challenging issues to navigate and I was called to speak up and share my edgy truth with dear friends—who quite honestly, I was afraid to hurt or worse, lose—the conversations turned out to be beautiful, connective, and loving.

This week I completed teaching my new course for women entrepreneurs where I guided them to launch something next-level and big in their business—from a place of radical Self care.

Have you ever OD’d on digital media? Like when you compulsively scroll, obsessively check for “likes”, or persistently revisit a site for the latest updates—and you do it knowing you are in an unhealthy cycle, that you really want to break—but you don’t.

In the past two months two of my private coaching clients each had a child go through a significant mental health challenge—and sadly, both kids were hospitalized. My heart goes out to them.

Have you ever accepted a dinner invitation and wish you hadn’t? Have you taken on a new client but knew they weren’t a good fit? Have you agreed to run an errand for a friend even though you didn’t have the time (or interest) to do so?

I am a recovering perfectionist who occasionally relapses. Like last week when I began teaching my new online course for female entrepreneurs. While the kick-off class went really well—upon my reflection—I noticed a part of me that was seeking perfection.

Last week, in both my therapy and business coaching session, I had unexpected grief. I cried tears for what was and no longer is. After selling my kids yoga business and during my two-year sabbatical—I did some deep soul searching.

I have been blessed to work with some high-level, badass female entrepreneurs. Women who own yoga studios, teach wellness classes, write blogs and books, lead trainings, have staff working for them, coach and mentor others, and run many other bold and heart-centered businesses.

We live in a world where being busy is glorified. Whether busyness to show off productivity, a time-filler, fear of missing out, a necessity to make ends meet, a way of over-giving, an addiction, or a way to escape.

While last year may have been filled with instability, loss, angst, confusion, grief, and concern—I imagine you too had moments of beauty, love, renewal, discovery, creativity, growth, and connection.

Tis the season to blog about Self care, but if you know me—you know I always like to riff about Self care—no matter what the season. 

I pray this finds you and your loved ones healthy, content, cozy, and conscious of your blessings. May these end of the year holy days allow you to nourish your body, ground your energy, spread your visionary wings, and feel love in your life.