For the last couple of years, I have been watching, with interest, the story of two eagles, Jackie and Shadow, that reside in the Big Bear Valley area. Last year, one of the three eaglets didn’t make it. This year, Jackie laid two eggs which were later destroyed by other birds. Fortunately, Jackie laid two more eggs which ultimately hatched. The cameras have been capturing their moves for years.

There’s a moment many women don’t talk about.

It’s not the day you file.
It’s not the day you move out.

It’s the quiet, exhausting space before all of that…
when you’re asking yourself over and over again:

Should I stay or should I go?

Last week, I released an episode from my podcast, Bent Not Broken, that discussed unresolved trauma and its impact. Having dealt with some trauma in my own life, I was surprised to learn how unresolved trauma can manifest itself in our bodies – physically and emotionally – and I wanted to learn more.

There’s a quiet voice that follows me more often than I like to admit. It whispers that no matter how much I accomplish, no matter how hard I try, I’m still falling short. Not smart enough. Not healed enough. Not successful enough. Just… not enough.  Do you ever feel this way?

Struggling to move forward after a breakup, divorce, or toxic relationship? Discover the best life coaching and personal development tools to help you rebuild, reclaim your voice, and thrive through life transitions.

As I’ve been interviewing guests for my new podcast, Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Abuse, several have mentioned the term “covert narcissist.” I’ve experienced narcissistic behavior before, but it made me wonder—what’s the difference between a narcissist and a covert one? The word “narcissist” has become more familiar in recent years as research sheds light on this complex personality disorder.

Suicide is rarely caused by a single event. It often builds over time. This post explores the spectrum of suicidal thoughts, key risk factors, and life-saving protective factors. Understanding this process is a critical step toward compassion, prevention, and hope.

A Vegas encounter taught me that the most valuable things we bring home aren't souvenirs, but clarity about what we truly deserve in relationships after divorce.