Category: Joy of Transformation

I just received this gorgeous letter

May 14, 2020

A few days ago, a woman whom I had never met reaches out to me at Instagram. Turns out she’s from Vienna and she’s a close friend of my dear friend Natascha. Her name is Heidi. She tagged me in a comment and “casually” mentioned that my book SANCTUARY changed her life. I was physically … More I just received this gorgeous letter

When You Wish Upon a Star with Kam Showers #lioness Episode 47

April 24, 2020

Episode 47 Bonus: Song excerpt from podcast so you can replay it whenever you want Michele and I invited Kam Showers, a dear friend of mine to join us tonight on our podcast. Kam is a professional singer and blesses us with her rendition of “When you wish upon a star.” to which Michele and … More When You Wish Upon a Star with Kam Showers #lioness Episode 47

In what ways are you stretching past your comfort zone in order to be your best? Episode 39 #lioness

April 13, 2020

Episode 39 In this episode, Michele and I decided to change things up a bit. We met on Zoom, so you can see our video below. The process of being recorded was a little bit awkward. Awkward is an awkward word to say and to spell. Why did we do this? Because we had the … More In what ways are you stretching past your comfort zone in order to be your best? Episode 39 #lioness

Assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself – Episode 36 #lioness #quarantine

April 10, 2020

Episode 36 In this episode, Michele and I delve into the topics of assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself. We also engage the topic of domestic violence at different levels and talk about inclusive compassion as well as the difficulty of this topic. Then we dig deep and acknowledge our spirituality as well as … More Assumptions, boundaries and speaking up for yourself – Episode 36 #lioness #quarantine

Helping your kids be happy during self-quarantine – Episode 30 #homeschooling #corona #lioness

March 30, 2020

Podcast Episode 30 Today, Michele and I discuss the nuances of how her life is changing. From decluttering to decorating her new home office to trying a smoked grilled cheese sandwich made by her son who has become quite the culinary explorer. I’m hungry now! We also talk about different forms of psychology and different … More Helping your kids be happy during self-quarantine – Episode 30 #homeschooling #corona #lioness

I want you to feel wanted and needed, lucky and loved . . . You got this!

March 17, 2020

Hey! Happy one year anniversary to me! It was one year ago on Saint Patty’s Day that I officially became a reverend. A Jewish Reverend. Reverend SASSY SHORTS! Yay! Today, I want to talk about feeling lucky and loved. And how YOU can generate those feelings and experiences for yourself. I want that for you, … More I want you to feel wanted and needed, lucky and loved . . . You got this!

Let’s talk about faith. And prayer. And inclusivity. And strength. SASSY SUNDAY 12 of 52

March 15, 2020

Hi this is Reverend SASSY SHORTS here! I’m excited that it was last year on March 17 that I officially became a reverend at the Universal Life Church, same place where Conan O’Brien became a reverend. It was Saint Patty’s Day. This is all funny to me because I’m Jewish. Please bare (or is it … More Let’s talk about faith. And prayer. And inclusivity. And strength. SASSY SUNDAY 12 of 52

THRIVE Amidst the Noise Wednesday March 18

March 14, 2020

It’s the day after Saint Patty’s Day and the day before Spring Equinox. #auspicious https://www.crowdcast.io/e/thrive-amidst-the-noise Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is also the founder of Joy-Based Living. Her Master’s Degree is in counseling, specializing in family systems, trauma and turning OY into JOY! She lives on Lookout Mountain in Alabama, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Debbie’s … More THRIVE Amidst the Noise Wednesday March 18

Mental and emotional agility – you got this

March 10, 2020

So there was this guy who had a really narcissistic boss and her name kind of sounded like or rhymed with Mary Lou Retton, so that’s what I started calling her inside of our conversations. I honestly don’t even remember the boss lady’s real name. Every time I referred to her as Mary Lou Retton,, … More Mental and emotional agility – you got this