Dancing with Darkness: How to Reclaim Your Whole Self

“Shadow work is the way to illumination. When we become aware of all that is buried within us, that which is lurking beneath the surface no longer has power over…

How Long Does a Divorce Take?

Divorce. It is most likely the single word that you never thought would become part of your world or reality. After all, when we decide to get married, most of…

Permission to Rest: What Happened When I Embraced Stillness

“If you are continually judging and criticizing yourself while trying to be kind to others, you are drawing artificial boundaries and distinctions that only lead to feelings of separation and…

The Grinch That Stole My Heart – DIARIES FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

I am more damaged than I am together. I have had more bad days than good. I have been let down more times by people than I can count but…

Feeling Stuck? Maybe You Don’t Need to ‘Fix’ It Right Now

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.” ~N. R. Narayana Murthy Anyone who had a Stretch Armstrong as…

New Youth Mental Health Data Hub

Youth Mental Health in Canada There’s a lot happening in the world of mental health right now. With a major election coming up in Canada, conversations about mental health and…

A Free 3-Day Vacation to Calm Your Nervous System

Tell me, is your jaw clenched as you’re reading this? Are your shoulders hunched? Do you feel tension throughout your body that mirrors the constant buzz of stress within your…

The Mean Instinct: Why We Exclude Others and How to Stop

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” ~Unknown “Girls are mean!” I nodded knowingly as my boss struggled to explain the difference between raising boys and girls.…

Meditation: A Simple Way to Show Up Fully in Your Life

“The real meditation is how you live your life.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn I never saw myself as someone who would meditate. It wasn’t even on my radar until my wife suggested…

Transmuting Shame: None of Us Need to Be Fixed

“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love, belonging, and connection.” ~Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart This past…