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I Had Agoraphobia For 30 Years. Here's How I Healed
Not all agoraphobics are so terrified of being in the outside world that they have to remain inside their dens. I should know. I was agoraphobic for...
What Really Causes Depression
Depression often has multiple causes, and these causes are generally intertwined — which means there is not just one way of dealing with it.
7 Tips To Manage Anxiety
Sometimes, we know what's making us anxious and can negotiate calm. Other times, our anxiety is caused by hormones or too much caffeine or something...
5 Ways To Live A Bolder, Happier Life
Comfort zones are, well, comfortable. They're the cozy nooks of life — predictable and easy and snug. Like a cushy hotel room, hiding out in one can...
How Do You Actually Learn To Love Yourself?
A step-by-step breakdown.
5 Things I Needed To Believe Before I Quit My Corporate Job
A couple of years ago I was burned out, unfulfilled and wanted out of the corporate world. The mountain of stress was affecting my life and health in...
11 Things All Women Should Know About Real Relationships
Growing up, I didn’t know much about romantic relationships — besides the fact that I wanted a totally different one than my parents had.
Are You Making (Good) Sh*t Happen In Your Life?
Everyone (well not everyone, come on now, but let's say some people) knows that my tagline is "What are you manifesting?" If you didn't know ... now...
How Love Ended Abuse In My Marriage
"For 10 years, I was in an abusive relationship."
7 Habits To Ditch If You Want Lasting Love
We often don’t realize when a habit is harming us, instead of helping us. When it comes to relationships, I see many of my clients actually decrease...
How To Let Your Crush Know You Have Feelings
Here's why you should be vocal about your feelings.
Confessions Of A Chronic People Pleaser
There should be rehabilitation programs for people, like me, who are addicted to people pleasing. I say that jokingly, but in all sincerity, a lot of...
What To Do When Your Dreams Scare You
Find the courage to go for it.
5 Telltale Signs You’re Stuck & You Don’t Even Know It
I have been stuck many times in my life. I've been stuck in boring jobs, stuck in unhealthy relationships, stuck in my lack of confidence, stuck in...
Why My Panic Disorder Was The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Sitting in my graduate classroom on the Wilfrid Laurier University campus in Waterloo, Ontario, I had my first panic attack. It was 2:11 p.m. on a...
3 Myths That Keep You Unhappy
It’s nearly impossible to go through life without experiencing significant setbacks. Sometimes we’re the recipients of bad luck. Other times we’re...
10 Fears I Try To Conquer Every Day
We all have seemingly irrational things that we’re scared of. Sometimes I think I have more than most. We human beings are terrifying: we make fun of...
Are You In Love, Or Are You Emotionally Dependent?
Have you believed you were in love but discovered that you were 'in need' instead?
Are You Afraid Of Relationships? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
Do you believe you are ready for a relationship, but just haven't found the right person? Or do you often end up with someone who is trying to avoid a...
9 Powerful Mantras To Help You Through Depression
I'm sitting in the doctor’s office. My doctor is noisily typing on her keyboard as she asks me specific questions about my recent experiences.
