Marvin Gaye and the Far-Reaching Effects of Child Abuse: Celebrity Legacies
I provided commentary on the life of Marvin Gaye for “Celebrity Legacies” on ReelzChannel. His life is unfortunately a sad reminder of the devastating long-reaching effects of child abuse. Airing Aug....
View ArticleCaught by Your In-Laws: Interview Bride.com
You hear about kids walking in on their parents in the bedroom, but how do you handle it when you get caught by your in-laws? I have never been interviewed on this topic before...
View ArticleStop Whining!: Interview with Real Simple
Make the Whining Stop: Real Simple Aug 15 (PDF Download)
View ArticleHow To Stay Connected To Your College-Age Child: Studio 5
Although your college age child may be grown up and no longer living at home, it’s still possible to maintain that emotional connection you’ve likely been working on for years. But with the new...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Hate this Sexist Seattle Real Estate Ad
This is a more subtle offensive message in this sexist ad that no one is talking about By now, you’ve likely read about the outrage caused by a Seattle Realty firms mailer ad that insults working...
View ArticleHow to Break Into an Adult Clique: Studio 5
The word “clique” often has a negative connotation and may bring up feelings of exclusive peers in Junior High, but adult cliques exist as well. It may not be a pleasant word, but the truth is that...
View ArticleMy Candid Interview on The Cultural Hall Podcast
I sat down with Richie T for a lively and candid interview about moi! I usually do interviews on a particular topic like burnout, self-care, relationships, but no, the topic was my life story. My 21...
View ArticlePreventing Burnout While Mothering: Motherhood Radio
My dear friend Dr. Christina Hibbert hosts podcast show called Motherhood on Web Talk Radio and invited me to talk with her about preventing burnout. We had a great time talking about how to take care...
View ArticleAre You Easily Offended? Studio 5
Is our society too sensitive? Do we expect everyone else to know our sensitivities? Studio 5 Contributor Dr. Julie Hanks is the owner of Wasatch Family Therapy. She shares 5 questions find out if you...
View ArticleSetting and Achieving Goals: Mormon Channel Interview
Loved sitting down with Jennifer Stagg at the Mormon Channel recently to talk about how to make and keep goals. We toss around questions like… Why do we set and achieve goals in the first place? How...
View ArticleHighly Creative Life: A Thoughtful Faith Podcast Interview
Earlier this week I had the privilege of interviewing with Gina Colvin, host of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast. I share my life story growing up in the entertainment business with a professional musician...
View ArticleReflections on Brené Brown’s New Book “Rising Strong”: Studio 5
For this segment of Studio 5, I wanted to change things up a bit and offer my perspective on another therapist’s work. Dr. Brené Brown has become a household name since her famous TED talk a few years...
View ArticleManaging Holiday Perfectionism: Studio 5
The holiday season can mean added stress and higher expectations (which is not good for “perfectionists” or “recovering perfectionists”!). Part of the added stress is that we often go on autopilot and...
View ArticleIs Social Media Dragging You Down?: Studio 5
The original purpose of social media is to connect us, and yet for many women, looking in on others’ lives can leave us feeling inferior, jealous, isolated, or dissatisfied. So how can we put all these...
View ArticleAre You a Guilt Tripper?: Studio 5
When it comes to our relationships, we often spend time trying to figure out problems (how can we get a spouse to listen more, how can we get children to be more obedient, etc.). But what if you are...
View ArticleAspirational Shame and Motherhood: The Mom Show
What a delight to talk with Lindsay Aerts for her new KSL Newsradio show “The Mom Show”. We talked about motherhood, self-care, and aspirational shame. Listen to the entire interview below. Links...
View Article#1 Love Lesson, Love is an Invitation to Grow: Studio 5
February is all about L-O-V-E. We all know the excitement of falling in love, of being completely and totally enamored with someone else. Who doesn’t love roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners for...
View Article5 Ways to Cultivate More Optimism: Studio 5
We've all faked a smile to get past a rough patch, but there are ways to actually increase our happiness naturally. It's true that some people may be more prone to having a positive outlook- whether...
View ArticleOvercoming Insecurities Free Printable Worksheet
Did you see today's Studio 5 on Overcoming Insecurities? We all have at least a few areas where we feel less than confident. Here's the free worksheet I mentioned that walks you through the 5 questions...
View ArticleOvercoming Insecurities: Studio 5
Think of the last time you felt insecure. Ideally, we want to have good confidence, but all of us, men and women, experience insecurity in some form or another; those nagging uncertainties that can...
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