Tag: inspiration

Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God. – Madeleine L’Engle

March 17, 2019

I haven’t talked much about spirituality and God on this blog because I think the word “God” can really isolate and alienate people. Which is the opposite of connection, and therefore the opposite of JOY. There’s just too much baggage around “the word” God. Too many individuals and groups have used it to control, punish, torture … More Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God. – Madeleine L’Engle

The main danger of invisible abuse (cptsd or cptsr) – stuffing grief is a form of self-abuse

March 13, 2019

Update Jan 18, 2020: This blog post continues to receive a lot of views, so I have been on a search for you to refer you to someone who is licensed who can support you in healing CPTSR/ CPTSD – someone who knows their stuff, is friendly and professional, and is competent and caring. As … More The main danger of invisible abuse (cptsd or cptsr) – stuffing grief is a form of self-abuse

What is Complex PTSD? CPTSD definition (healing from emotional abuse or toxic shame) (reference for therapists, coaches and clients) (CPTS-R)

March 11, 2019

This blog post continually receives a large number of views, so I felt compelled to add this update on Jan 18, 2020. I have been on a search for you to refer you to someone who can support you in healing CPTSR/ CPTSD – someone who knows their stuff, is friendly and professional, and is … More What is Complex PTSD? CPTSD definition (healing from emotional abuse or toxic shame) (reference for therapists, coaches and clients) (CPTS-R)

From Trauma to Thriving – Your Locus of Control – Focusing Forward

March 3, 2019

The magic of MILESTONES… YEAH. I posted this (below) for the inner circle of peeps at JBL (called Authentic Connections which you can see on our Treasure Map) because when I Kickstarted JBL in 2016, I NEVER in a million years intended or predicted that we’d be having a deep and ongoing transformative conversation about … More From Trauma to Thriving – Your Locus of Control – Focusing Forward

#1 Key Phrase for Self-Healing After Narcissistic Abuse

March 2, 2019

A lifetime ago, this “#1 Key Phrase” which you’ll hear in the video is something I created to help people to go for their dreams and stay inspired. I even turned the phrase into a button. It felt like a piece of art. I wore it all the time and taught this phrase to thousands of … More #1 Key Phrase for Self-Healing After Narcissistic Abuse

#1 Core Skill for Empowerment

February 28, 2019

You owe it to yourself to have this skill. I hope it helps you as much as it has for all of us at Joy-Based Living. You are worthy of your most empowered, enjoyable life. Much love, Happy D! ps. If you like this video, you’ll LOVE the E-book (with videos and journal). O Yeah! … More #1 Core Skill for Empowerment

Envy, Indignation and Colon/Bladder Sensitivities (IBS and healing from narcissistic abuse)

February 25, 2019

Envy is something that’s taken me a while to really understand, and yesterday I got such pristine clarity about it. The breakthrough is so freeing to me that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Healthy person When a healthy person sees someone else doing or being something they want to do or be … More Envy, Indignation and Colon/Bladder Sensitivities (IBS and healing from narcissistic abuse)

How to Stay Focused – No Matter What

February 24, 2019

In my observation, joyful people are focused people. So I have a very serious question for you, seriously (tongue in cheek :-)): How seriously do you take your JOY? In this video, you’ll learn how taking your joy seriously plays right into your ability to focus – and stay focused over time. No matter what. … More How to Stay Focused – No Matter What

How to Spot a Narcissist – and Your #1 Blind Spot

February 23, 2019

This topic seems to be hot hot hot right now, and everyone seems to want to know more, so in this video, I’ll offer my personal experience. At the end of the video, I offer a coaching assignment. Should you choose to take me up on it, I’d love to hear from you in the … More How to Spot a Narcissist – and Your #1 Blind Spot

The #1 Tip to Being a Great Leader

February 22, 2019

I just started a new series of videos on youtube on the topics of leadership, business, spirituality, empathy and power. Please join me in the youtube conversation! For those of you who’ve been following my posts about narcissistic abuse… well, culturally and personally… this is one hell of an antidote. Own it, baby! Much love, … More The #1 Tip to Being a Great Leader