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• 96 Affirmations for Couples Going Through Hard Times — Every couple hits rough patches — but hard times don't mean it's over. These 96 affirmations help you and your partner s
• HOW TO STAY SANE WHILE CO-PARENTING WITH YOUR TOXIC EX
• Making Things Right When YOU Are The Toxic One — Feeling like you were the toxic one? I walk through honest steps to make amends, from checking your emotional readiness
• The Power of Self-Love: Navigating Life's Challenges with a Simple Question — Struggling to make tough choices without self-doubt? In this post I introduce a simple self-love question, What would so
• Why Self-Care Should Be The Third Wheel In Your Relationship Why Self-Care Should Be The Third Wheel In Your Relationship — Think of self-care as the third wheel in your relationship, a steady presence that keeps both partners grounded. I write
• Navigating Colorism & the Impact on Well-Being — Colorism shapes how we move through work, love and self care. In this post I unpack colorism impact on mental health, fa
• Love Check
• When You Come Out Later In Life — Coming out later in life taught me to choose safety, chosen family and self love. I write about leaving the deep south,
• Forgiving Yourself — Struggling to forgive yourself after a mistake? In this post I walk you through a practical 4-step process to forgive yo
• 5 Ways for Reconnecting to Community — Want to help your community without burning out? As a mental health advocate and Executive Director of Healing Black Wom
• Self-Discovery amidst Disorientation — Ever felt lost and found your compass on the yoga mat? As a Yin Yoga teacher combining hands on adjustments and sound he
• Gifting Your Energy to Others. — Who gets your time, attention and energy matters more than you think. In this post I explain gifting your energy to othe
• BREAK RIB CAGE - UNLOCK HEART — Need to open your heart but feel blocked? I map how early wounds create protective behaviors and give a simple three ste
• Worshiped and Feared: The Value in Being Both — Feeling magnetic and misunderstood? In this post I tell how being worshiped and feared shaped my power self, with storie
• WHY MEET YOUR AUTHENTIC PACE? — Caught in LA traffic I watched people multitask behind the wheel, a wake up to why we must meet our authentic pace. I tr
• HOLDING ON... — What does holding on feel like when everything shifts? I reflect on loss, family secrets and my parents' health decline.
• Addicted to the Familiar — Ever felt addicted to the familiar? Using Family Systems Constellations I blind-tested an A or B and my soul chose the p
• Belonging Begins Within — Want to feel at home inside yourself? Read how 2026 numerology and The Fool tarot meaning point to belonging begins with
• Belonging Is Not About Being Accepted. It Is About Being Coherent. — What if belonging is not about being accepted but about being coherent. In this post I unpack belonging vs acceptance, s
• What Shapes Our Sense of Belonging — Ever notice you feel "not enough" in a room but can’t name why? In this post I trace what shapes our sense of belonging,
• How to Create a Backyard Play Area Kids Will Love This Summer — Turn your backyard into a kids' summer paradise without breaking the bank! This complete guide shows you how to design a
• Types of Plant Pots for Indoors and Outdoors: How to Choose, Place, and Style — Plant pots aren’t just decorative—they directly affect plant health. Choose material based on moisture needs (terracotta
• Disability Is Expensive at Every Income Level — Raising a child with a disability comes with ongoing costs that show up in every aspect of life, including healthcare, c
• I Switched to Barefoot Shoes, Here’s What Changed — My 3-year barefoot shoe journey and the benefits that I have experienced.
• You Are Not Failing: Navigating Student Loan Debt, Mental Health, and Wage Garnishment — Not failing, just navigating a broken system. As a former nonprofit worker turned financial strategist, I walk Black wom
• 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Child’s Immunity (and even yours!) — Sick of runny noses and missed school? I've put together 5 practical ways to boost your child's immune system naturally,
• Raising your vibration – 20 ways to elevate your mood — Want to lift your mood in minutes? Here are 20 ways to elevate your mood and how to raise your vibration with daily prac
• Get out of your comfort zone — Awkward at your first Zumba class? Been there. Quitting was my go-to when I wasn’t instantly good. This post shows how I
• Consistency over perfection — Perfection is holding you back. In this post I explain why consistency over perfection beats perfect one-off workouts an
• The Love Languages of Bliss: Strengthening Your Relationship for a Holistic Life — Imagine a serene Sunday morning with Earl Grey and a cozy couch. In this post I unpack Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages a
• The Power of Gratitude: Embracing Joy in Everyday Moments — Ready to notice the small moments that actually make life sweeter? I guide a simple gratitude meditation practice for be
• Visualization vs. Law of Attraction: Harnessing the Power of Your Mind — Curious which actually works, visualization or the Law of Attraction? I guide you through visualization vs law of attrac
• The Power of Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Path to Holistic Well-being — Feeling wound up after a long day? Read how to practice progressive muscle relaxation and learn the PMR technique, the s
• The Hidden Symphony: Determination and Consequence on the Path to Achieving Goals — Curious why willpower often fails? In this post I unpack the difference between willpower and determination and explain
• SIX Things Women Often Forget About Men — Men pause to think, not to check out. I point out six blind spots women commonly miss about how men communicate and how
• Erotic Grief: When Desire Changes Before You’re Ready — A quiet shock: desire can change before you are ready. In this post I name erotic grief and explain why libido shifts du
• You Don’t Have to Be Fully Healed to Love Again — Forget the "heal yourself first" rule. I explain how to love while healing with real practical guidance for dating while
• When to Leave — A quiet reckoning, not a dramatic collapse. In this post I explain how to know when to leave a relationship, why leaving
• Love Stayed. Desire Didn’t. Now What? — What happens when love remains but desire fades? Here I map why desire shifts, what changes like menopause, illness or g
• AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT: When Intimacy Activates Withdrawal — Ever watched closeness make someone pull away? In this post I explain avoidant attachment, why intimacy activates withdr
• Nice, Polite, and Lonely: Why Authenticity Is Kinder Than Courtesy — What if politeness is killing your desire? I explain how niceness becomes self-editing and emotional distancing, and why
• When Wanting Becomes Lonely — What happens when desire drifts apart in a monogamous relationship? I name the grief, longing and shame couples feel whe
• When Avoiding Honesty Isn’t Because You’re Weak: It’s because belonging matters — Can telling the truth feel like losing your place in a relationship? In this post I link physical strain to emotional ho
• Rituals for Reconnection: Practices That Precede Passion — Want passion back? In this post I map rituals for reconnection and practices that precede passion, showing how daily rit
• Surrogate Partner Therapy: When Talking Is Not Enough — Ever felt stuck when talk therapy stops helping? In this post I describe Surrogate Partner Therapy and why experiential
• 5 Steps To Stop Being A People Pleaser: Nice Guy Syndrome 101 — Sick of being the nice guy who never gets what he wants? In this post I offer five practical steps to stop being a peopl
• How To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind — Ready to change deep habits and beliefs? In this post I lay out the 10 best ways to reprogram your subconscious mind, a
• 5 Clear Signs Of Mommy Issues In Men And How To Create A Healthy Relationship — Ever met a Jack who calls his mom for everything? In this post I list 5 clear signs of mommy issues in men, explain momm
• 47+ Sexless Marriage & Divorce Statistics — Curious how common sexless marriages really are? In this post I compile 47+ sexless marriage divorce statistics with sou
• How To Win Your Wife Back — Think it’s too late to fix your marriage? I outline a practical step by step plan to win your wife back in 7 steps and f