First Glennon. Now Oprah. See, it’s not just me on a soapbox extolling the virtues of internal family systems (IFS). Last month for the Oprah Daily, Elise Loehnen shared her top book recommendations taking on trauma. We have overlapping taste. Her list included Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry’s What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, […]
Glennon and Internal Family Systems
When I heard Glennon Doyle earlier this year share about coping with anorexia, I wanted to get her to an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. Alas she’d already gotten the news! In episode 170 of We Can Do Hard Things, Abby Wambach and Amanda and Glennon Doyle are joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy. The four […]
Interview and Negotiation Success
I’m excited to share that I’ll be in conversation with tech veteran Lewis C. Lin on March 9 to discuss coping with career transition, preparing for interviews, and negotiating offers. We’re offering this free webinar to support anyone currently in or considering a career transition. Please forward to anyone in your network who might benefit. Lewis is […]
Join my second free career workshop
I’m back at it this week on Wednesday, February 15 from 1:30 PT – 2:30 PT with Malena Mesarina. We’ll be covering how to address the stress of career transition along with what it takes to successfully prepare for job interviews. We’ll point you to free resources including frameworks, solved cases, a pool of real […]
Career Bounceback!
In the spirit of giving back having weathered two layoffs, I’m cohosting a workshop with tech veteran and fellow career coach Jeremy Schifeling. Whether you’ve been laid off, wondering if you’re next, or just really wanting something new, join us as we walk you through making a career move. During this free workshop, we will […]
Take Comfort Instead
Could your team use some grace? Check out my Stress Response Playbook workshop.
Why I Use Internal Family Systems
To address the hellscape that was post-George Floyd, pandemic, Trump America in the summer of 2020, I went in search of a new therapist. Unconditional positive regard only got me so far. I have friends. They don’t require copays or out-of-network full fare. Jungian, while interesting, didn’t make much of an impact for me. After […]
Grab Your Cape
To all you Super Women out there: Don your cape. Do your thing. Be seen. Be strong. Wage peace. The world needs you. Now. #mardimeditation #seedstogrowgrace #itwasneveradress #wonderwoman
What question is begging to be asked?
What isn’t quite right? Or totally wrong? What is missing? How can we do the right thing? Let your gut guide you. Or the tightness in your chest climbing into your throat. Don’t silence yourself. Step up to the microphone. Breathe. Ask. #mardimeditation #seedstogrowgrace
LET IT OUT
Sometimes, calm deep breathing doesn’t do the trick. Sometimes, the pressure mounting toward a breaking point needs a release valve. Sometimes, we need to take a BIG DEEP BREATH and then… Run Scream Throw arms in the air Jump up and down Kick Punch Shout So find a pillow or punching bag or block of […]