Ep. 292 What Pulling Weeds Taught Me About Facing What I'd Rather Avoid

Do you want to support what matters to your spouse and children—but sometimes feel like there simply isn’t enough time, energy, or room for everyone-including you? Supporting the people you love doesn’t mean every opportunity gets a yes—it also means making room for the life you share. In this mini episode, you’ll discover: How understanding what matters to your spouse and children can help your family decide what gets a yes, what gets a no, and leave enough time and energy for your shared li...

What do you do when you and your partner are both maxed out, overwhelmed and convinced there’s no room for what each of you needs? When neither person is necessarily wrong, there is a way to get unstuck without losing yourself or your relationship. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why a strong sense of self is only part of what you need to build a healthy, connected relationship. 2. How to stay true to yourself while making room for what matters to your partner. ...

Have you ever wondered why a good relationship can still leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or limited by the person you love? Sometimes the tension isn’t a sign that something is wrong with your relationship—it may be what happens when two full lives run into the limits of one shared life. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. Why two capable people who love and support each other can still begin to feel limited by one another. 2. Why you may see your own compro...

Does anxiety about a problem keep taking over your thoughts even when you want to be present for what’s happening right in front of you? You don’t have to solve every problem before you can bring your attention back to your life. In this mini episode, you’ll discover: A surprisingly easy coping skill to keep an anxious problem from taking over your thoughts and pulling you away from the present. Take 3 minutes to discover a simple way to calm your anxiety and come back to the moment you’...

Do you ever feel like work, family, relationships and responsibilities are all competing for your attention—even when you’re trying to focus on just one thing? You don’t need to give up the roles that matter to you to feel less pulled in too many directions. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to bring your attention back to where you actually are when another part of your life starts pulling at your mind.How to move from one role to another without carrying the stress of the last one with ...