What Is C-PTSD?
We have talked about depression, trauma, and PTSD; now we are going to discuss Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Recently C-PTSD is becoming more recognized in the mental health community. C-PTSD is caused by repeated trauma over months or years rather than one single traumatic event. It can also evolve from untreated/mistreated depression and PTSD. Though C-PTSD and PTSD are very similar, C-PTSD is considerably...
The Secrets of Sulpher Springs Season Finale on Disney+
Tomorrow night is the season finale of The Secrets of Sulphur Springs on Disney at 8pm EST. Will we get our answers, or will the mystery continue on to hopefully season 2 or even a movie (just a suggestion Disney!!). The charisma this cast has with the super fun story line, The Secrets of Sulphur Springs is a truly binge-worthy family show that speaks to every age. We watch a family leave the big city and everything they know to go...
Sharing The Journey With Moving The Human Spirit
As the celebration of Women in History continues with International Women’s Day today, I want to take some time to appreciate and share the journey, the freedoms, the rights that many of us girls take for granted today. It wasn’t too long ago that women could not vote, were not entitled to equal pay, were not even welcomed as part of the integral workforce or schools that shaped this country (or most countries for that matter). We...
5 Things You Can Do Today To Support Your Teens Mental Health
Did you know that the teen suicide rate has skyrocketed during quarantine? As the isolation has affected every adult, teens, tweens, and kids are suffering too with one in four of our kids in the USA having thought about suicide since the onset of the quarantine. It is heart breaking to read the statistics on suicide rates, it is brutal when I hear about another mom returning home, thinking their child is ok, to find them passed. So,...
Celebrating Women in History During March
As the mother of a daughter, as a business woman, as an influencer, women’s history is a very important topic for me to share about. Women’s rights have come such a long way and are so important that we have an entire month presidentially dedicated to Women’s History, and it starts today March 1! As women’s rights continue to evolve, as we break more glass ceilings, taking the time to remember how it all started, the roots of the...
The Mystery Unfolds Now On Disney+
The Secrets of Sulpher Springs is now unfolding on Disney+ and is the best new family mystery around!! This family mystery binge-worthy show has recently been added to Disney+ so whether you have been following along or just discovering it now, the mystery is waiting for you!! What Is This Family Mystery All About? The Disney show takes place in a beautiful but rundown Inn – The Tremont – in a fictitous, quiet, country town...
What Really Is PTSD?
We have been talking a lot about trauma recently. When trauma is left untreated, ignored or mis-understood, something called Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop. Sadly, it is estimated that 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with this in their lifetime. Because the truth is, it does not just affect our veterans, but affects each person who has experienced trauma that has gone untreated. Women are twice as likely than men to...
How To Understand And Communicate With Difficult People
Learning to understand difficult people – the non-cooperative people – is only the first step in navigating through life with them. Science has actually shown us that genetics plays a part in how difficult a person is, meaning it is not always the persons fault that they are being difficult. In fact, studies show that 35-50% of a person’s personality is genetic. Have you heard of the Serotonin Transport Gene? We all know...
Understanding The 4 Types Of Difficult People
We all know at least one – at work, at home, at school, in our community… difficult people are everywhere! They come in all different shapes and colors and are designed to look just like non-difficult people!!! On some days it can seem like we are surrounded by them!! Difficult people are irritating, frustrating and down-right exhausting. But they are part of life. And they must face their own demons. As a conscious life coach,...
A Conscious Beauty Review On Esthetic Couture
You know I am always on the lookout for the next greatest conscious beauty hack that will make our lives easier and be all around beneficial. My schedule may be overflowing, but I still like to look and feel my best, right?! I’m so glad I cound Esthetic Couture… One thing I can never live without but does take a few minutes everyday is mascara. I’ve reviewed other mascaras before, I’ve admitted I’m never seen without it on...