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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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Summer Rewind #5: Every Good Idea is Not a Good Idea – Pausing Before I Take Action

July 18, 2025
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  Today’s Summer Rewind touches on a topic that made a huge difference in my life. I’m so happy my buddy Christine from C2 Care Redefined picked this one from [...]
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Summer Rewind #4: Slow is the New Fast – Shifting My Perspective on Speed

July 11, 2025
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  Hi Team! Maybe some of you savvy recovering perfectionists noticed that I have two posts with almost the same exact title? I love that in 2019 I had never [...]
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Summer Rewind #3: Slow is the New Fast – Learning How to Heed My Speed

July 4, 2025
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  Hi Team, Happy, happy 4th of July! Between last week and the next two weeks, you’ll notice a little theme here—Slow Down! As I was prepping all of this [...]
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Summer Rewind #2: “Slow Me Down Lord”

June 27, 2025
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
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Summer Rewind #1: Putting Too Much Weight on Weight – Breaking Free from Decades of Shame

June 20, 2025
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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Wrapping Season 9 – Rest, Rewinds, and a Little Summer Connection

June 13, 2025
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
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What If the Gift You’ve Been Waiting For Is Already Here?

June 6, 2025
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
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