Good-enough love #lioness Episode 51

Episode 51 Michele and I did it again. Today’s episode was #51 and we talked about having Good Enough Love with ourselves and others. This podcast is a great one to listen to, especially if your having a rough day. Or week. Or moment. Negative feelings can arise due to difficult experiences but they can … More Good-enough love #lioness Episode 51

Compassion, Communication and Clarity – Episode 42 #lioness

Episode 42 Tonight, Michele and I delved into the juicy goodness of compassion, communication and clarity. Along the way, we touched on the beauty and health benefits of prayer, rituals and love. A positive transmutation of energy occurred, as though we went from lead to gold. Topics MindBody Code: 3-Step Sequence of Study Sagwa, inclusive … More Compassion, Communication and Clarity – Episode 42 #lioness

Touchstones to Sanity Part 2 – we are here for you – Episode 32 #lioness

We love being touchstones to sanity for you. Is there anything we can do to help you become a touchstone to sanity in your world? In response to Juli’s poignant compliment about how Michele and I are offering touchstones of sanity through our podcast and through these blog posts, we wanted to discuss how we … More Touchstones to Sanity Part 2 – we are here for you – Episode 32 #lioness

Do you ever space out? How are you dealing with uncertainty, sadness, grief? Episode 28

Michele and I are wishing you much love and well-being today and always. May you and your loved ones feel as safe as this sweet little snoring bird. Podcast Episode 28: Topics mentioned:  Spacing out, la la land, daydreaming, positives and negatives Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Ben Stiller Being present, recognizing dissociation Emotional … More Do you ever space out? How are you dealing with uncertainty, sadness, grief? Episode 28

Creative language to replace swear words – fudgey words for every lion pride

We want you to have as much peace, ease and love in your homes during this time of uncertainty and transition. We know you want that too. We also know that with stress often comes cussing. And kids getting into trouble. And we REALLY don’t want that! Regardless of your personal values and opinions about … More Creative language to replace swear words – fudgey words for every lion pride

Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

The more I learn about tears (especially those of compassion for others and/ or self-compassion), the more magical they feel to me. But when I stop and think about it, it’s actually quite logical. We are feeling-beings. And when feelings get stuck, we humans tend to either explode or atrophy – simply because the feelings … More Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

Connection (Part 2)

A few days ago I shared a post about Connection and it’s been very well received, especially by those in our JBL community, which signals me that the message is aligned with our core values (yay!). This brings me so much joy! Yesterday, probably drawing from that inspiration, this lovely poster came through. (click image … More Connection (Part 2)

Chocolate Walls – Reparenting with Warmth and Mercy

Inner prisons are made of learned lock-downs to emotions that were once deemed unacceptable. As children, if we were punished or rejected (or if we witnessed others being punished or rejected) for expressing a particular emotion, we learned to shut-down those unacceptable things, and seal them tight. I find it easy to imagine an innocent … More Chocolate Walls – Reparenting with Warmth and Mercy

(PG-13) Upgrade Your Story with Compassion and Toughness, a Winning Power-Combo

Kid-gloves and toughness. Compassion and boot-camp. Kindness and firmness. Caring and truthful. These combos may seem paradoxically juxtaposed – but they’re they’re super powerful when it comes to facing and overcoming your biggest fears. Or not settling. Or setting boundaries. Or reaching for your dreams. Commitment and loyalty. To you. Is at the heart of this combo. … More (PG-13) Upgrade Your Story with Compassion and Toughness, a Winning Power-Combo