4 stages of trauma – how to move through them with your lion cubs!

We want you to be a great lioness during these times. And we want your children to be happy lion cubs! … More 4 stages of trauma – how to move through them with your lion cubs!

The power of the human voice, positive neutral for calm amidst chaos

This episode is truly from my heart to yours. I wish you well-being, peace and so much love. If you’re seeking some solace and calm, this one’s for you. You can listen to complete episodes here https://anchor.fm/sassyshorts. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Exciting news! The Sassy Southern Yankee, is now available on … More The power of the human voice, positive neutral for calm amidst chaos

Do you have HOPE(ium) addiction? When you break unhealthy bonds – the last thread can be the hardest #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

Do you keep giving your power away to someone(s) in the name of love? Are you “too” giving/ good-natured/ kind-hearted??? Do you keep HOPING they will change? This one is for YOU. Listen to all episodes and share your questions here: https://anchor.fm/sassyshorts Grief is key. Really releasing – even killing – your fantasy – is … More Do you have HOPE(ium) addiction? When you break unhealthy bonds – the last thread can be the hardest #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

Negotiate for JOY!

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

  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

Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

AWWWEEEESOOOOOMMMMMEEEEEE! ME TOO!! I’m so flippin over the people who make fun of people for their quirks. All this does is SMOTHER people who feel insecure (artists, creatives??) . . . and they get quieter. So many amazing people are very actively HIDING their flippin’ amazing talents TODAY RIGHT NOW because of fear of judgment, … More Do you take too many photos? Do you read too many books? What’s your quirk?

A Place to Belong

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

Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence

Embracing the powerless and chaotic aspects of my nature with self-approval gives me the strength and ability to be really compassionate with myself in order to feel SAFE enough to ask DIRECTLY for what I want from life. Big love to you, Debbie Happy Cohen Founder of JBL I want you to LOVE negotiating for … More Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence

7 things spiritual teachers or friends should NEVER say to someone with CPTSR/ CPTSD or severe codependency

Someone with COMPLEX Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) or Response (CPTSR) is someone who has pretty much “given up” their core identity, in lieu of serving others. This is NOT a natural state of being. This is a TRAINED state of being in which his or her ego-boundaries have been broken down or significantly cracked. … More 7 things spiritual teachers or friends should NEVER say to someone with CPTSR/ CPTSD or severe codependency

Black Crayon Boy – a Healing Fairy Tale for Blooming Misfits #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

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