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Motherhood & Chaos: Why It’s Not Our Fault

March 22, 2024

Today, I’m circling back to a topic near and dear to my heart: the whirlwind of overwhelm. Specifically, the overwhelm that stems from navigating life’s incessant household chaos. For [...]

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Passion’s Power: Easing the Grip of Obsessive Thoughts

March 15, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Ever find yourself stuck on a mental merry-go-round, fixating on the same thoughts over and over? Yeah, me too. I’m like a teenager, Danny Zuko-ing relentlessly about my Summer [...]

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Do You Want Peace and Acceptance in Your Life? Repeat After Me!

March 8, 2024

Last month, I found myself caught in a whirlwind of mishaps and misfortunes that seemed more like a relentless storm than the usual ebb and flow of life. Here [...]

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Losing Money – From Financial Faceplants to Silver Linings

March 1, 2024

Money. It’s a topic that can evoke a lot of emotions. Today, I want to delve into these: guilt, shame, embarrassment, and regret. And TeamConfessioners cry out with elation: [...]

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Caring for You Cares for Me – Empathy Over Fear, a Compassionate Approach to Loved Ones in Pain

February 23, 2024

Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections

Since this is the last week in February, let’s revisit the topic of love one more time. You’ll remember that we talked about Navigating Love and Forgiveness in the [...]

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Mags’ Self-Kindness: Navigating Weekday Resets

February 16, 2024

Here I go again, Team, declaring more Mags Holidays. As most of you know, my made-up holiday on December 26th, Fend for Yourself Day, was motivated by my complete [...]

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Genuine Connection: Shifting from Gifts to Presence

February 9, 2024

The other day, my friend was telling me a story about when she was a very new stay-at-home mother. She explained that when her husband returned home from work, [...]

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The Healing Power of Reparation – Navigating Love and Forgiveness

February 2, 2024

Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance

TeamConfessioners, can you believe it’s already February? As many of our teammates know, in February we often take time to focus on love. This week, I’d like to talk [...]

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Why Mission Statements Matter When it Comes to Achieving Goals

January 26, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Welcome back to Mission Statement Month here at Confessions. If you haven’t had a chance, pop back and listen to the previous January episodes so you can get yourself [...]

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

January 19, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

This week in Mission Statement Month at Confessions we’re going to talk about how to write a personal mission statement. In the first week of January I shared the [...]

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Motherhood & Chaos: Why It’s Not Our Fault

Passion’s Power: Easing the Grip of Obsessive Thoughts

Do You Want Peace and Acceptance in Your Life? Repeat After Me!

Losing Money – From Financial Faceplants to Silver Linings

Caring for You Cares for Me – Empathy Over Fear, a Compassionate Approach to Loved Ones in Pain

Mags’ Self-Kindness: Navigating Weekday Resets

Genuine Connection: Shifting from Gifts to Presence

The Healing Power of Reparation – Navigating Love and Forgiveness

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MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

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