Some days are harder than others. They can start to seem all of the same. But this simple message is a reminder that today will be amazing because you are in it.

Be well.

And remember you are so much stronger than you think you are.

The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

In this episode, I share a real-life moment from a cold winter morning — a missed phone call, unexpected traffic, and the familiar urge to spiral. Instead of bracing, I practiced something different: breathing, noticing, and staying in the moment.

This episode explores:

• How the body often braces before the mind starts spiraling
• Why familiar patterns of worry and fear feel so automatic
• How to interrupt the loop by returning to breath and sensation
• What it looks like to choose presence, even when you can’t close your eyes
• A simple Jin Shin Jyutsu hold (the thumb) to calm worry
• How tiny shifts open the door to clarity, steadiness, and possibility

I also share surprising insights from a blindingly bright sunrise — and why that moment became an anchor for staying open instead of contracting.

If you’ve ever been pulled into future-tripping, tension, or “what if” thinking, this episode gives you a grounded way back to yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jin Shin Jyutsu thumb hold
• Breathwork: inhale / long slow exhale
• Process What You Feel to Heal Monthly Membership (now open)

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The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

Most of us don’t think we complain very much — until we actually pay attention.

In today’s episode, I share what I discovered when I started noticing my own complaints, and why these seemingly small moments matter more than we realize. Complaining isn’t just a habit — it creates a subtle contraction in the body that makes it harder for joy to land and stay.

You’ll hear:

• why we rarely notice when we’re complaining
• how complaining tightens the body and shifts our emotional state
• the surprising things my students discovered during a “no complaining” experiment
• why stopping the cycle isn’t about being positive — it’s about giving the body room to feel something new

If you'd like to learn how to connect to more joy - consider joining my 90 minute workshop this Thursday, January 15th at 4pmET, called Connecting to Joy. It's $27. Everyone who signs up - whether you attend live or not - gets access to the 30 day replay. You can learn more here. I'd love to have you join us!

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The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.