Thanks y’all! I’m actually shocked and in awe that my new SASSY SOUTHERN YANKEE podcast announcement made it to the top 3! An f-bomb in the title made it to #2. SAY WHAT??!! And my fave counter culture song of all time made it to #1!!! By the way, I remember where I was the … More Top 3 blog posts Feb 2020
Your time is your life. Value it. The people you love are important. Value them. Your passion is important. Value you! Listen to your heart. Value life. If you have questions or comments, or a topic you’d like me to explore, this blog is where I read and respond the most. Episode 3: How to … More How to remove self judgment from emotional trauma – drop it and ENJOY your life!
Do it.Know what you want. And with whom.LET YOUR HEART SPEAK.At work and at home.Ride the tension.GIVE WINGS TO YOUR DREAMS! Master the art of Win Win Win! This is your life! ENJOY IT TO THE MAX! Cheering you ON! Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, is the founder of Joy-Based LivingI want you to … More Negotiate for JOY!
The top 3 things I learned in our first 3 years at Joy-Based Living (Kickstarted 2016) HEAL TRAUMA. If joy is our natural state of being, unresolved emotional trauma is its #1 obstacle. Even if someone hasn’t been directly traumatized, I am 100% positive they know someone who has – 99% of the time, … More The top 3 things I learned in our first 3 years at Joy-Based Living
What’s my agenda? 100% genuine JOY that shows in the light in your eyes. What’s my biggest fear? That you think I’m here to try to sell you anything MORE than that. What’s my greatest intent? That you’ll overcome your hesitation by having the passion and the cajones to go for it! Debbie Happy Cohen, … More How the f do you boost your self esteem enough to take the risks that are important to you?
I wish I could have had a place for my 18 year old self to belong – safely and without any soul-stealing price. A place to think clearly. A place to feel supported. Supported in having alignment between my heart, my mind and my actions. A place where mutual respect was a given and expected. … More A Place to Belong
Normally, these self reflection cards are reserved for Joy-Based Living supporters at Patreon but Hiro Nakamura asked me to share this one with you. It corresponds with yesterday’s post: 3 Power Mantras for Silencing Dirty Ninjas – Doubts and Fears – SASSY Sunday Week 7 of 52 Thanks Hiro! Much love, Debbie Happy Cohen aka: … More A self-reflection question – a gift for you from Hiro
Hey! Should Healing Fairy Tales be called Hairy Tales? If this video resonates with you, I want you to know you are not alone. There are so many blooming misfits in the world these days, and it’s your turn now. Watch a video introduction to creating your own BLOOMING MISFITS conversation here: https://joybasedliving.com/bloomingmisfits/ Get your copy … More Black Crayon Boy – a Healing Fairy Tale for Blooming Misfits #cptsr #cptsd #codependency
When you regularly feel confused, overwhelmed, disconnected-from-self, or a bit too crazy after spending time with the same person – consider the idea that it’s not you – maybe, just maybe – it’s them. (Search terms: cognitive dissonance and double-binds). Maybe said person is doing it on purpose, maybe she’s not. Maybe he’s got mental … More Affirmations for dealing with people who overwhelm you #cptsr #cptsd #codependency
Your freedom is why you’re here. It’s what makes the healing journey so worth it. I’ve witnessed and experienced these 4 Stages and they are tried and true, to the point of predictability. Check them out and you can decide for yourself. Although they generally go in order from 1 to 4, it’s normal to … More The freedom ride from Hell NO to Hell YES!! 4 stages. #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency
