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My dog Coco reminded me of something powerful this week. She was terrified of the neighbor’s saw. She couldn’t reason her way out of it—she just felt scared. We humans aren’t so different. We tell ourselves stories that make fear feel real…even when there’s no true danger. The good news? Unlike Coco, we can pause, question, and choose. This is a blog post about perceived fear + a practical tool to calm it.

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You’ve wanted this for a while. To lose the weight. To find a job that lights you up. To meet someone who gets  you. To feel calm,...

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Ever feel like a failure? You really tried. You showed up, did your best, and still… it didn’t go the way you hoped. What if you looked...

You tell yourself you're just waiting for the right time. But days turn into weeks, and nothing really changes. That quiet tug in your...

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Growing up, I loved to brush my teeth. I was proud of how white they were. I had a whole routine: a dry, hard-bristle toothbrush,...

In the early 1970s, Jerry Springer—yes, that  Jerry Springer—was a City Council member in Cincinnati, my hometown. Back then, he was...

You just ate—but you’re back in the kitchen. You’re not hungry, but something’s pulling you toward the snacks. You tell yourself you’ll...

How you perceive the world has important clues as to how your transformation can occur.

Coaching is a safe, comfortable environment to express yourself.

I was at a coffee shop waiting for my order. The line was looong, and I suspect the barista was new to her role. A woman, probably in her...