The Brain Scrub

Anger management

Where do we learn how to manage our core emotions? We all have them and one that seems to be frowned upon is anger - yet, its natural and normal. In making anger wrong, we may actually be suppressing it which may have a far reaching negative impact on ourselves, loved ones, and the world. Join me on this anger journey and we well learn how to express it in healthy ways.

Dealing with my dark side/shadow self

If we didn't know the dark, we would never see the light. Our shadow-self is an important contributor to who we are - the good parts and those we may not claim to have...yet, we see it in others. In acknowledging and connecting with our shadow, we are better able to reduce anxiety, hatred, anger and resentment. Turn around, see that shadow.

Being and breathing

Ready to be with you? In this episode I will guide you through a meditation where you will have a chance to hear from something other than your mind - your body. What may it want to say to you?

Stop controlling

If I control, I am safe. This may be a tough pill to swallow. The tougher one is: If I control, others don't feel safe. Worrying leads to control and control leads to disempowerment of others and a feeling of "I can't win." In this episode, I chat about my control and what to do about it. 

Friend or Parent?

Being friendly is important in most life situations. Being a friend to your child versus a parent can be challenging not only for the child, but your partner as well. In this episode I talk about the importance of having a united front through setting and sticking to clear boundaries. Respect, trust and safety all tie together and as parents, its our job to be that for our kids.

Wanting: ”Me want cookie!”

Cookie Monster on Sesame Street used to say that all the time. What did he get out of his constant want for cookies - more cookies. Humans are no different and we live in a compare and contrast world. This episode is based on some of the writing in the book 'Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday life' by Luke Burgis.

Stop suffering

I share a personal story on suffering I have been going through for the last 6 years with someone important missing in my life. It is this week where I detach from my suffering and refocus my efforts on what I can control - not what I can't.

Co-dependency

Co-dependence is a mental, emotional and/or physical dependence on another. It can lead to stress, perfectionism, people pleasing, control and many fears. Knowing is the first step. Visit https://www.mhanational.org/co-dependency for more information.
Co-dependence can have a major impact on our mental health and sense of self.

Choose Fun

It is easy to go down a path of taking life too seriously. We only have so many minutes to live! How will you choose your life? In this episode I share my personal experience around realizing fun is a choice.

Conflict and ’my bad’

Do you deal with difficult people? What do you think you are being? In this episode I provide a tool that can be used to take ownership in relationship breakdowns. Yes, you...even though you may think that they are the problem. The tool I share is based on the book 'Leadership and Self Deception - Getting out of the box' by the Arbinger Institute.