Vibrant Happy Women

Most of us share the faulty belief that if we just DO something long enough, or well enough, with enough grit and determination, we’ll finally BECOME the person we want to be. In this Happy Bit I share a little-known secret that throws that false belief out the window and creating space for something much more empowering.

We moms tend to put ourselves last, giving us zero energy to manage our lives.. But what happens when we start putting our own happiness at the very tip-top of the list? Guest Lisa Corduff shares her exact formula for being 100% responsible for her own happiness - no matter what happens, and how this new approach to life has completely changed the dynamics in her family.

Teenagers can get the best of most parents, as they experiment, push boundaries, and develop independence. In this Happy Bit I share a happy update on 2 of my teens after enrolling them in a wilderness program. 

A mile-long to-do list can have us leaping from our beds and facing the day each morning with little thought for ourselves or for our bodies. But what happens when we show up in our own 2 feet with complete presence and groundedness?

Compassion is the idea of showing up for ourselves and for others with loving, connected presence as we recognize and cope with the experiences common to being human. In this Happy Bit I share how showing up in the energy of compassion has completely changed my relationship with myself and my family and how you can start showing up in this energy for yourself and your family, too.

We can be so hard on ourselves, feeding our mind a constant string of negativity and criticism. But when we learn to be compassionate with ourselves, talking to ourselves as we would to a friend, the way we show up in every aspect of life will change for the better.

You may *think* you know what to do in order to feel balanced, calm and grounded. But do these general social prescriptions work for you? What truly nourishes YOUR soul? Learn how to find out.

Our nervous systems are on overdrive as we live in a go-go-go society. How can we clear the clutter of stress without giving up on our goals? In this episode Grace Estripeaut shares how to let go of overwhelm using simple and nourishing micro-tweaks that will boost your zen and help you find solid ground again.

Every couple struggles, but I’m pretty sure our marriage was one of the worst. But I made the personal choice to stick it out and here’s exactly how I did it without losing myself in the process (and also how I ended up actually loving my husband in the end!)

All marriages can be hard at times, but sometimes a relationship becomes completely unhealthy. How do you know if your relationship needs to end? And if you do decide to end things, how do you let go of resentment and make your separation or divorce as positive as it can be for everyone involved?

Often we get stuck focusing on what we want our spouse to do for us. But, what would happen if you switch your perspective and focus instead on answering the question, “How can I create a 5-star marriage experience for my spouse?”

Many of us believe we’ll finally be happy in our relationships when our partner changes. However, there’s an easier and much more empowering way to be happy at home. Learn all about it in this episode!

When we meet our needs in 8 basic areas, we feel WAY more alive and vibrant. Find out how you're measuring on the Wheel of Happiness in this Happy Bit!

Have you ever felt like you’re no longer participating in life? No longer spending time with friends? No longer working on goals? Unmotivated? Unhappy? Maria Paz was in that place, which she described as a dark, gloomy pit of unhappiness. In this episode Maria shares the mindset tools she used to bring more light into her life so she could leave depression behind.

Family life isn’t always easy (OK, it’s never easy!), but sometimes something comes along that gives you the most mind-blowing AH-HA and completely changes your family for life. Learn how the Four Tendencies did that for me!