43 lessons and 43 years

It's my birthday week. 43 years ago my Mom raced to the hospital for an emergency C-section. I was born premature, eight weeks early, only 3 lbs. 2 oz. shoved and stuck in an incubator for the first several weeks of my life. I never realized until adulthood how much… READ MORE

How to Live More Fully, According to Anthony Bourdain

Just a few months ago, in Havana, Cuba, I met a fellow world traveler. And over our shared meal, the topic of Anthony Bourdain popped up and she told me, “He always pushes the limits. He isn’t afraid to say and show the truth.” I added my enthusiasm for his… READ MORE

Find Your Happy in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is having more than a moment. Once a hidden secret tucked away on the corner of Europe, Portugal’s sun-drenched capital has risen up like a phoenix from the ashes of the global recession to claim its mark and become one of the world’s hottest destinations. I’m excited to call Portugal… READ MORE

How to Forgive Yourself in 3 Super Easy Steps

https://youtu.be/eGz4Egrt4u4 Anger. You may have felt it over the past couple weeks. When situations happen that don’t make sense, or people do things we don’t understand, it can be easy to go to hate, blame, and anger. But these are emotions masquerading around in fear. Fear is just pain that… READ MORE

The Fastest Way to Get Through a Sh*t Storm

http://youtu.be/-oNFSvojVyI Click above to watch the Vlog - If you dig it, click to tweet We’ve all been there. The perfect collaboration of working your butt off trying to make things happen while exhausting all options. And feeling the existential sting of unmet expectations. No matter how hard you try,… READ MORE

Why You Can’t Stay Happy

If you dig this video share it here. Have you ever noticed that happy people have a certain spring in their step? They seem to walk their talk and illuminate the room as they shine with joy. From the research I’ve completed while writing my next book, Mental Makeover, and tips… READ MORE

Vlog: Is Fear Deciding your Fate?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqFjy-bOfw Do you have a big goal in your heart that has yes to be realized? Life traumas and bad experiences can trigger a fear response within us that is hard to handle. We often take our fear from the past and replay it in the present. On our journey to reaching… READ MORE

Letter to My Younger Self

Many years ago, I was trapped in a quarter-life crisis. For over a decade, I lived this delusional nightmare of co-dependency and was on an endless search for security, without success. My romantic relationships were carefully chosen to escape the painful reality of my anxieties. I consistently picked partners who were addicted… READ MORE

Laugh. Play. Love.

~ What My Dog Taught Me About Living A Meaningful Life Change and loss are woven into life. We cannot live a full life without them. Although both can be painful they push us into a greater understanding of what matters in life and they can help us become clearer… READ MORE
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