Elizabeth Gilbert on Mario Martinez: BEWARE OF TRIBAL SHAME!

I read this about 5 years ago and found it to be so helpful that I read it every few months and send it to all my clients. Liz is the author of Eat Pray Love and other great books. She had just learned about Mario Martinez’ work around the same time I did. Elizabeth … More Elizabeth Gilbert on Mario Martinez: BEWARE OF TRIBAL SHAME!

Compulsive overgivers – Stop sabotaging yourself – SASSY Sunday 15 of 52 #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

Hey Friends! This is Reverend SASSY SHORTS here with another SASSY SUNDAY! Today I want to talk about an emerging awareness I’m getting when it comes to people who are healing from CPTSR, CPTSD or severe codependency. Which means, in essence, you’re overgiving and you can’t stop. You overgive to the point of resentment. You … More Compulsive overgivers – Stop sabotaging yourself – SASSY Sunday 15 of 52 #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

Overgivers – Your superpowers and your kryptonite #lioness #corona – Episode 33

Overgivers – Your superpowers and your kryptonite #lioness #corona – Episode 33 … More Overgivers – Your superpowers and your kryptonite #lioness #corona – Episode 33

Our JBL mission puts words to the JBL Trifecta

Our JBL mission is to make self-awareness easier than ever (12 Practices) self-esteem more beautiful than ever (psychological/ trauma/ self-connection)) self-worth more obvious than ever (spiritual/ metaphysical) outer success more joyful than ever (achievement/ inspiration/ performance) The JBL Trifecta / Venn Diagram offers a great visual for this mission. Debbie Happy Cohen, author and coach, … More Our JBL mission puts words to the JBL Trifecta

Meaningful conversations are the gateway to creating your best new normal – JBL is leading the way – Episode 26

  Dear Friend, Michele and I would like to help you experience more MAGIC in your life. In order to do this, we’d like to include you in the insights and perspectives which have helped us the most. This episode is an invitation for those of you who don’t yet know us at Joy-Based Living, … More Meaningful conversations are the gateway to creating your best new normal – JBL is leading the way – Episode 26

ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

Paulina never mentions “narcissistic abuse” directly in this video (below), but it sounds like she’s been through some good therapy and I’m hoping she knows that what she is dealing with is Complex Post Traumatic Stress. The signs are there: Her bewilderment and confusion. CHECK. Her feelings of abandonment and betrayal. CHECK. Her confession that … More ex-Wife of narcissist – all the signs are there – Paulina Porizkova – CPTSR CPTSD severe codependency

You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

If you’re experiencing . . . TOO MUCH brain fog (not the desirable “idea generating” kind) TOO distracted, adhd-type of behavior (not the good juicy entrepreneurial kind) TOO MUCH people pleasing/ codependency (not the healthy customer service kind) LACK of awareness about what you really want – or what you really need in order to … More You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

18 ways to master visibility – thrive after trauma and be who you are

Dear Divine Human, Your love life, your business, your friendships and your satisfaction in the world depends on your willingness to be visible. I hope when you read this essay, you will take it to heart. I wrote it personally for you. I want to SEE YOU win and thrive and shine! Feeling invisible seems … More 18 ways to master visibility – thrive after trauma and be who you are

Angry as fuck at our educational system – and done.

A few coaching conversations recently inspired me to finally get this out of my system. Damn it feels good. When I wrote a personal development book called Reach Your Stars! in January of 2000 – and then presented it in seminar format to thousands of school kids and teachers –  I was motivated and ON … More Angry as fuck at our educational system – and done.

Transmute powerlessness into healthy power, joy and love when recovering from CPTSR CPTSD and codependency

If you’re dealing with COMPLEX Post Traumatic Stress I want you to know you’re not alone. Quick recap of acronyms: COMPLEX PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) refers to a person who is overwhelmed by emotional sensations, as compared to the visual memories that overwhelm people with “regular” PTSD.  Judith Herman coined CPTSD in 1995, … More Transmute powerlessness into healthy power, joy and love when recovering from CPTSR CPTSD and codependency