Have you miscarried, needed to end a pregnancy, or been unable to conceive despite wanting it with your whole heart? Pregnancy loss brings so many complicated emotions that deserve to be met with self-compassion.

Since 2023, I've been invited to write articles for the monthly newsletter at the Personal Empowerment Studio. I've wrote about glimmers and gratitude, mindfulness and grounding, as well as ways to set boundaries, improve communication in your relationships, and foster more balanced and intentional living. As I wrote each article, I've found that they felt connected by various threads of hope, compassion, and (of course) personal empowerment.

Cleanse and organize your spaces with the comforting and courageous energy of compassion. Imagine walking through your home and...

Is it just me, or is midlife the messiest adventure of self-discovery? (Holy airball!) When I was younger, I thought midlife was all about hot flashes and sports cars. Now I understand that midlife involves an evolution of our self-understanding and includes, many changes, losses and transitions: kids growing up, relationships growing apart, careers stagnating (or even just beginning) and for women*, the start of menopause.

Have you ever felt completely stuck or bogged down in your life? You want something different, something more or something less. More...

During the holiday season there is much ‘hustle and bustle’- shopping, cooking, connecting, celebrating, planning, and making space for...

Have you ever had that moment where you’re running late for something important, and it feels like everything (I mean everything) is...

Does it ever feel like no matter how much you do it is never enough? Perfectionism creates unrealistic (often unattainable) standards...

When was the last time you jumped for joy or excitedly announced ‘this is the best day ever’? For some of us, it might have been some...

How many times have you been told to ‘be nice’ as a request, demand, or an expectation. What did you have to give up? Maybe it was...

What has got you through the hardest moments in your life? For me it’s hope. Hope is the trust that things will improve in time and it’s...

The sky was cloudy and grey, and the air was damp and chilly. It was the kind of day where you want to stay inside, cuddle under...

Have you had the experience of laying in bed with your mind racing? Your body is telling you it is time to sleep, but your mind is...

Often when we think of someone confident, we think of someone bold, brave, and maybe a bit brash. However, confident people have fears...