We think that taking things into our own hands, we think that controlling will be a means of feeling safer, will be a means of getting the end result we want, but we really don't have control over any part of our life.

So like I mentioned before, messy is kind of the norm for what we're talking about here. Like you don't grow without a level of chaos, a level of difficulty, a level of pain. So it doesn't mean it's always that way and things don't transition, but you have to expect that. Even if it's just mistakes, like I mentioned before. So I feel like relationships have at times been more difficult and then at times been 10 times better.

Dysregulation to me sounds like when you can't focus and you're not in control of yourself and something else is in control of you and you can't handle anything well. You're not focused.

Listen to my salad story and find out how that relates to the healing journey!

We are continuing the conversation about how you know that you are healing from codependency and people pleasing. I’m going to relay a story to you that happened at Panera Bread a few weeks ago. I wanted to get some work done so I brought my laptop with me and I ordered a salad with either a sandwich or soup. When I got my order, some of the lettuce leaves did not look fresh. In the past I would have thought to myself, “Ugh. I can deal with this. I don’t want to make a fuss or be an inconvenience.” Instead, I went back to the counter and asked them to remake my salad. I simply said the leaves did not look fresh and could you remake my salad.

Do you want to know how to stop hating the reflection you see in the mirror? I can help you learn to recognize that even though it isn’t all perfect you can love yourself for who you are, and your body for what it has carried you through! You were made beautiful. Loving yourself is good for you. It’s toxic to hate yourself and constantly focus on flaws. Remember, healing happens over time.

Conscious awareness—recognizing your thoughts and being in touch with your feelings. Every day we experience sensations throughout the body. How aware are you?

You matter. Today I'm here to talk about your significance. Get ready to soak up some love!!

Today's episode is a conversation I had with a good friend of mine Erica Kyne, LMSW. As a therapist she helps individuals find healing through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). She explains all about ART and shares with confidence that healing can happen quickly!!