Language is a tool. It can be used for healing, empowerment and also harm. You may have heard that our physiology can have an instant effect on our mood. The simple act of standing straight and tall sends a message to our brains telling us that we are confident. In turn, elevating our self esteem! … Continue reading Eliminate these 7 Everyday Words to Improve Your Life & Relationships
I used to think that “other people” had it easier than me. You know, “those people” who seem to have it all – the perfect family, health, successful careers, financial freedom and overall happiness. I imagined that even if “those people” had it hard for a while, at some point they figured “it” out and … Continue reading 5 Steps to Build Resilience and Why it’s Essential
French, French, French! French people, cities, culture, language - I have the strangest relationship with it all. In Grade 9 – age 14 - I gave up all efforts to learn the language of love. My school system made classes optional from Grade 10 onward. I was a straight-A student whose only sluggish mark was … Continue reading This Happens When Life Screams “YES”
A few days ago, I received a very moving and inspiring Christmas card. On the outside, it offered a very simple message: “Joy” On the inside, it offered a humbling reminder that joy is not a product of our external circumstances - it is rather a state of being that is available to each and … Continue reading Grief, Gratitude & The Secret to Joy
After my miscarriage, I found reassurance in a most unexpected place - the biology of momma bears. Why? Bears have miscarriages too. Understanding the reasoning behind their miscarriages exemplifies how intelligent all life is, including our human bodies. As most people know, bears hibernate. You may also be aware that bears give birth during hibernation. Have … Continue reading Bears Have Miscarriages Too
The term ‘miscarriage’ is heavy loaded, and for good reason. It refers to the life altering and traumatizing experience of losing a baby in-utero. After my miscarriage I thought about all the things I did and did not do, questioned my daily choices and deliberated on the details of my days. I was searching for a … Continue reading Breaking Down the Term “Miscarriage”
What is a sexual simmer? A pot of water on the stove top will never boil without any heat. Turn on the element and you’ll eventually see tiny bubbles surfacing to the top. Keep the heat coming and the bubbles will get bigger and more abundant. With persistence, before you know it, the bubbles cannot … Continue reading 6 Ways to Infuse Each Day with a Sexual Simmer
People tend to disbelieve that “I’ve never been on a bad Tinder date.” I love the reactions. Those perplexing looks make me smile inside, like I have treasured secrets or a witch's brew. But, I do not. You too can have successful online dating experiences. And the best part, is that it is really very … Continue reading Why I’ve Never Been on a Bad Tinder Date (And how to use dating apps like a pro!)
Packing my belongings into boxes has become second nature to me. For the last 13 years I’ve been living nomadically, trying on new cities like some people try on new suits. This wanderlust began with a decision to follow my gut and leave my hometown of Clarenville, Newfoundland at the age of 17. Although I … Continue reading I’ve Been Preparing for this my Whole Life