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Why Self-Care Falls Short: The Need for True Self-Love
The idea of self-love eluded me. I heard it mentioned often, but I just couldn’t figure out what it meant, and what it looked like for someone to love themselves. My first confusion was that I believed love was meant to be exchanged between two people, not that you...
Why I Needed a Coach: My Journey to Healing and Transformation
A few days ago, my daughter showed me a photo of us and said, "It’s so strange how you look so much older in this photo than now." As I glanced at the photo, my heart broke for my past self. I saw that Sanya, the young, broken, yet strong mother. My daughter was...
Curious About What an Extraordinary Relationship Looks Like?
What Does An Extraordinary Relationship Look Like? An extraordinary relationship involves individuals showing up in their lives from an extraordinary place within themselves. This place is within all of us, though it often remains hidden because it requires us to heal...
Love Destroying Myth 2: What’s Really Hurting Your Relationships?
Love plays a crucial role in our happiness and the well-being of our loved ones. It's important that we understand what truly nurtures love and what harms it. Today, let's dismantle another common "You Heal Me" myth about love that can lead us astray. Recap on Last...
Why Successful People Still Feel Unfulfilled: Healing the Hidden Wounds Behind Achievement
Last weekend, I encountered two profound insights about the human condition that truly sparked my interest. At a social event, a conversation with a high net-worth financial manager unfolded around a puzzling question: Why do successful people who seem to 'have it...
Love vs. Codependency: How to Heal When Love Hurts
Codependent relationships thrive on silent agreements. Do you ever feel like you're shrinking yourself to fit someone else's fears? This isn't love—it's codependency. The Anatomy of Codependency At the heart of a codependent relationship lies a silent agreement each...
Love Lies: Myths About Love That Destroy Love
Love is a crucial human need, driving our greatest achievements and deepest sorrows. If love is so vital, why do we often misunderstand it? I've always been fascinated by love, experiencing its light and dark sides. Through my journey, I've learned to distinguish...
Why We Hurt Those We Love: Truth About Emotional Projection
Have you ever pondered why we tend to be harshest with those we love the most? When discussing this with my clients, common responses for this emotional projection stems from: Perhaps we take each other for granted. Maybe the intrigue is lost because we have too much...
Unspoken Expectations without Agreements Destroy Relationships
Expectations without agreements in relationships create silent resentments. I’m not sure how so many of us, myself included, started mistaking self-sacrifice for love. We not only harbor this confusion but also project it onto others. "You've been such a great mom to...
All True Love Requires Self-Love First – Happy Love Day
Today is a wonderful day to dive into some real talk about love – Wise Love as opposed to emotional love. The kind that starts with YOU and never leaves you hurt and broken. All true love requires self-love first because without self-love, we look for fulfillment...