Burnout is more common than we think. And definitely more common than we talk about. You don’t have to be a helping professional or work over-time to experience burnout. Chronic stress from work, family, or both can lead to a state of burnout. If you are feeling out of balance and like you don’t think […]

Have you ever wanted to read a self-help book but you get completely overwhelmed by all the option on Amazon? I’m here to lend a hand and help you narrow down your search for the best fit book to read this year. You’ve shared with me the topics that you are struggling with, so I’m […]

What traditions do you have for transitioning into a new year? I remember when I was much younger, New Years was just a reason to go out, stay up late, and party. Weirdly, I never used to slow down and think about what I was celebrating. Did you? When I arrived at my can’t stay […]

When I ask you what you love about being a working mom, you share how you love having many roles and ways to contribute. And when I ask you what stresses you about being a working mom, you share how there is never enough time to do everything you feel like you need and want to […]

Do you feel the pull of the holiday season calling you to speed up and fill up even more? There is a buzz around the holidays that some of us love, while others dread. If you are already feeling burned out with balancing life and work, then adding more on your to-do list is the […]

Do you feel like you are being pulled in a million different directions? It’s hard for you to know what task or person to attend to first. You keep thinking that if you could just get one more thing done on your to-do list, you could breathe or take a break. But then there is […]

Many of my clients who have decided to pursue divorce want the process to be as fair and respectful as possible. They have heard horror stories about how awful their friend’s divorce was and they really want to avoid becoming vindictive and spiteful. They want to be mindful of how they are handling issues that […]

Loneliness in Kansas City While Kansas City is a great place to live and is known for its barbeque, baseball, jazz, trains, and fountains, it can still feel lonely. How do you make a big city feel less lonely? Whether you have recently relocated to the Kansas City area or you are going through a […]

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou If anyone told you that your marriage would end with pain and hurt, you would have never gotten married in the first place. The truth is none of us marry expecting […]

‘You are like the foundation of a house. It can withstand fire as well as the most severe of storms. You built your marriage on top of this foundation. The marriage crumbled, the walls came falling down, and you grieved. When you sweep away the debris, you are left with a beautiful, strong foundation to […]