This week we said good-bye to my first baby. Still so very raw in the grieving process. In reflecting on our wonderful life with him and how I have changed over our time together here are the 10 things I learned from Asti Spumante Gass-Walker. Stop and smell the roses. Preferably all of them. Appreciate the smells, sounds, sights around us as we go on our nature walk. Go pee. Whenever you have a chance, even when you don’t think there is anything left in the tank. (The older

Bullies! You thought you left them on the playground in elementary school, but nope you get to encounter them in the workplace too. In a 2021 US Bullying survey conducted, 30% of people say they have experienced bullying . Eeks that’s a lot of people who feel inferior, have been harassed, or ridiculed trying to do their best. Bullies are puffing themselves up on your expense. Making themselves feel important, smarter, savvier, by making you look or feel small, insignificant.

I have noticed a pattern lately in conversations with friends, family, and clients. Someone finally says what they need. They explain what they are comfortable with. They express a limit. They draw a line around their time, their energy, or how they want to be treated. And the response they get is something like this. ” You are so controlling.” “Why are you being so controlling.” “She is controlling.” PS. Not usually said about men… That word seems to be showing up everywhere

I consider myself the CEO of my household. I say that without irony, and I say it because there is so much that we do as moms, as head of household, that never gets counted as work by anyone, including us. One of the things we talk about in the book is women going back to work after a perceived gap, and not really recognizing all of the work behind them. The transferable skills that one has running a household. I am the project manager. I am the project coordinator. I am t

For Rachael and me, and for the clients we have worked with, women specifically, we are conditioned to just let everyone know that we are fine. How are you today? Fine. Fine, fine, fine. And we are not fine. We are going through a variety of things and we say fine anyway, because that is the answer we were taught to give. So the title became I'm Not Fine, Thanks for Asking. The objective of I'm not fine is to get to the authenticity of what it is like to be a woman. Sometim

Midlife can often feel like a crossroads. As we reach this stage, many of us find ourselves reflecting on our past choices, evaluating our current situation, and contemplating our future. This period can be both daunting and exhilarating. It’s a time when we can choose to embrace change, pursue new passions, and ultimately empower ourselves to live a fulfilling life. In this blog post, we will explore practical steps to harness the freedom that comes with midlife, allowing yo

Midlife can often feel like a turbulent sea, with waves of change crashing against the shores of our lives. Many people find themselves questioning their choices, relationships, and even their identities during this phase. The book I'm Not Fine dives deep into these feelings, offering insights and reflections that resonate with anyone navigating this complex period. In this post, we will explore key themes from the book, practical strategies for managing midlife challenges, a

Midlife can often feel like a crossroads. As we navigate through the complexities of life, many of us find ourselves questioning our choices, values, and the very essence of who we are. This period, often marked by significant changes—be it career shifts, family dynamics, or personal growth—presents a unique opportunity to embrace authenticity. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of being true to oneself during midlife and provide practical steps to help you rec