Don’t Lose This Tool!

by Joanna on May 16, 2013

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Have you ever tried to change anything about your life? Maybe you’ve taken a look at a list of ‘shoulds’ for your health or home and thought, “I’ve tried this before, and it never works.” Or maybe you’re in a transition of some sort – menopause, a new diagnosis, kids moving out, or (fill in [...]

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I fell in love this past weekend.

by Joanna on May 14, 2013

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It was just like any other time I’ve fallen in love. There was the complete stopping of my heart and body. My full attention given to it – I could see nothing else for a moment. And the ‘ka-chunk’ when everything started up again. I heard a soft rushing in my ears. My body forcing [...]

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No More Self Hatred

by Joanna on May 7, 2013

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Feeling horrible about ones self is not something that gets a lot of press. Duh, right? It ain’t pretty or sexy. And yet, feeling horrible, hating ones self happens a whole lot. The feelings of stupidity or inadequacy. Seething frustration with the self. The secret belief that maybe I am really…not that great…worthless. I’m not [...]

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Milestones as Motivators

by Joanna on April 23, 2013

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I went back to my hometown – Seattle – a few weeks ago. So many ideas and insights occurred to me while I was there. How your geography influences what you consider ‘normal.’ How your geography affects your physical and spiritual self. The comfort one feels – in body and spirit- when truly at home. [...]

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Here's my disclaimer: I'm here to let you know that you alone are responsible for what you do with the information found in this website. What I offer is information, not medical advice. I'm not a registered dietician. I'm not a nurse. I'm not (technically) a therapist, although I've been trained as one. I've also been trained as a health educator and a minister. I've got several degrees that make me a bonafide smarty-pants, but whatever information, tools, and ideas I share with you are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. I do hope that you will help yourself to anything you find useful and that feels safe for you. Because while I may not be a doctor/ lawyer/ nurse/ whatever, I do know some stuff and I am here to help.