These days, many people are hyper-focused in the question “WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?” The question is usually compulsive and demanding and I see it as a trap that isn’t likely to lead to real change or transformation. One of the most important things I provide as a life and business coach is space … More Celtic Chakra Meditation and Coaching Yourself with Conscious Questions

A friend of mine posted a mother’s story on my Facebook page yesterday and when I read it, I liked it. But this morning, the message hit me powerfully as I recalled the moment the Mama stopped the “shrinker”. With all her courage, she doesn’t back down. ON BEHALF OF HER SHRINKING 3-YEAR OLD daughter, … More Speak Truth to Intimidators – in the moment

When I witness kindness and smiles in people’s eyes when they look at each other, it changes my inner world. I wish this was the norm, wouldn’t that be so nice? … More A Year of Paying Attention to Connection

Here’s a quick image from our first Blooming Misfits meeting, in honor and respect for World Mental Health Day. I’ll post a video link later tonight or tomorrow. Thanks to you who attended. Wow. Just wow! Thank you Ann Hamilton for hosting us at your home. Thank you Thank you Thank you !! Much love, … More Our First Sanctuary Support meeting, for Blooming Misfits

Facebook just reminded me of this post from 3 years ago. These days I’m mostly here at the blog and at YouTube, not at Facebook as much. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. Thank you for being with me on this journey. Love and blessings, Happy D!

For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach with a graduate degree in counseling. She’s the founder of Joy-Based Living, an online global conversation where people develop the skills to create (internal … More Stop being a C.O.G. in the narcissist’s machine

I hope all of you in the USA had a great 4th of July. I sure did, watching the fireworks from atop the Edwin hotel overlooking the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. The day moved with the most beautiful and serendipitous time with a wonderful friend. Since a bunch of you were on holiday, and since … More Replay! Freedom, Independence and Joy-Based Living

Hey Ladies and Gents! This last couple of days has been a whirlwind flurry of absolute joy with friends, hairdo’s and great conversations, so I’m going to keep this short. GOOD STUFF is coming. I’m working on something day and night and plan to roll it out for you in a couple of weeks, fingers … More 10 Reasons to Take Inspired Action