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As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging – perfectionist – martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes me and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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I would love for you to join me as I work to undo these old patterns and evolve to create a more serene and accepting existence. (And you should know that I still want to ear flick the little knuckleheads {this includes my husband} when they don’t rinse a dish before putting it in the dishwasher — always a work in progress.)

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Wrapping Season 9 – Rest, Rewinds, and a Little Summer Connection

  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
  TeamConfessioners—can you believe we’re already finishing up another season? We covered a lot of ground this year, so here’s a quick recap in case you missed an episode and [...]
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What If the Gift You’ve Been Waiting For Is Already Here?

  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
TITLE: What If the Gift You’ve Been Waiting For Is Already Here? A friend of mine sent me this Melody Beattie reading from The Language of Letting Go that I’d [...]
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Present and Positive – How a Simple Gratitude Shift Changed My Whole Day

  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
  Hey TeamConfessions, I’m 50 now! I am officially older and wiser than I was last week and I’m so excited to rock that status as much as I possibly [...]
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The Ten-Pound Spiral – Settling In vs. Settling for Less

  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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Analysis – My Secret Weapon for Finding Peace

  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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What to Look For in a Mother – Lessons From My Mom and Her Friends

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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Forreste Jolicoeur – People Pleasing

  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
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