A Personal Invitation to Your Full Authentic Self Expression

Dear Friend, Are you wondering if Joy-Based Living could be a good fit for you? Wouldn’t it be great to feel certainty before trying something new? Well, the fun of living is a healthy balance of safety and risk-taking, so let’s do what we can to stack the odds in your favor! Here is a … More A Personal Invitation to Your Full Authentic Self Expression

Heal Gaslighting with Lovelighting

I spoke with a friend today whose kids were severely gaslighted by their dad recently. She handled it really well but it was hard. Her experience inspired me to write this and to share it. Hope it helps someone out there. If you want more support, get my book called SANCTUARY. And read it. It’s … More Heal Gaslighting with Lovelighting

Joy Workout #91 What do you REALLY WANT?

Joy Workout: What do you REALLY WANT? Here’s what I REALLY WANT: For those who surround me to get along in a “good enough” way. That is, by my definition, a subculture of wellness. And I have that. What I REALLY want, more than anything, is for YOU and for EVERYONE IN THE WORLD… to … More Joy Workout #91 What do you REALLY WANT?

Shame can be deadly. Beware and take care. Strengthen your superpowers. Livestream 169

Leading Joy-Based Living, and having the middle name HAPPY since the day I was born… these have given me a really unique perspective. I am KEENLY AWARE of how natural JOY is and I AM ALSO SHARPLY TUNED IN to the subtle things that stand in its way, casting a shadow, attempting to shrink it … More Shame can be deadly. Beware and take care. Strengthen your superpowers. Livestream 169

I think adults need Mr. Rogers, too

Mr. Rogers gave so much to so many of us as children. As adults, we could all could benefit from kind, loving, wholehearted messages that tell us that all of our feelings are acceptable, traumas are worth facing and healing, our imaginations are amazing, and playing with others is good and fun. … More I think adults need Mr. Rogers, too

Pop yourself out of emotional flashbacks and back into the present moment #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

You are Love. Imagine yourself popping bubble wrap each time you look at this mantra symbol! You’ll pop yourself back into the present moment each time you remind yourself that you are safe, right here, right now, in this present moment! Pop! Pop! pop! The image above shows an improved version of the mantra symbol … More Pop yourself out of emotional flashbacks and back into the present moment #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

Art Education IS America #parents #homeschool #teachers #Lioness Episode 58

Episode 58 (may include explicit language) As we stand for our desire to create a #newnormal that truly reflects the beauty and radiance of our spirits, we acknowledge that art plays an integral part in this play. As Americans, this means even more to our hearts and souls. We have always been a spirited nation. … More Art Education IS America #parents #homeschool #teachers #Lioness Episode 58

Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but …

Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but … Hiding my truth is way too fucking exhausting. Plus, expressing my truth attracts my true peeps to me. A few people recently left my Instagram page because my messages pushed their buttons. My messages are about radical self-acceptance and self-love. They’re about … More Do I like making people feel uncomfortable? No not really – but …

the good stuff AND the hard stuff at Joy-Based Living

It’s hard to feel joyful when inner shackles keep you small. That’s why I’m so dedicated to helping people set themselves free! This video explains some of the hard stuff that’s part of the journey. The first rule in the art of war is to know thine enemy. But what if the enemy is you? … More the good stuff AND the hard stuff at Joy-Based Living