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How to Not Burden Our Kids With Our Own Emotional Stuff
Being a good enough parent on a practical, task-based level is a bit like doing an iron-woman triathlon—daily.
When the Truth Sets You Free
For years, I’ve had an ongoing conflict with a family member. It’s a conflict that I think
“Just Let It Go” But What Does That Mean and How Do You Do It?
What does let it go mean? I’ve always wondered. I’ve also always had a slight aversion to
FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real: When Our Thoughts Scare Us
I took a deep dive into fear this month. Over this past year, someone I lovedearly, a close family member,
Can We Learn to Want What We Have?
Thanksgiving is a day of thanks and giving, as the name implies. It’s a day we
Because Our Thoughts Make Sense Doesn’t Mean They’re True
Trying to find peace with the mind is like trying to open a lock with a
A Woman’s Right to Have Needs: The Next Revolution
As women, we are raised to be accommodating. We’re rewarded for taking care of others, being
Am I Supposed to Be My Kid’s Friend?
I give frequent talks to parents on issues related to technology. After my presentations, parents ask
Do You Need “Amazing” Experiences to Feel Alive?
Experience is the new it thing. We’re experience junkies, chasing experiences like storm chasers chase tornados. Walk into
Mindful Speech: Using Your Words to Help Not Harm
When we want our kids to express themselves in ways other than tantrumming or throwing peas
How Thoughts Get in the Way of Being Present
If just one word were to go in a time capsule to represent our society right now, the word
The Invisible Mom: If You Feel Unappreciated as a Mom, You’re Not Alone
Being a mom is perhaps the most all-inclusive and demanding job in the history of “man”kind.
Do You Feel Alone When You’re Together? How to Deepen Your Connection With Your Partner
A lot of couples show up in my office because they don’t feel deeply connected. Often, one member
What is Forgiveness, Really? When “Letting it Go” and “Burying the Hatchet” Fail…What Works?
What is forgiveness and how does it happen? We talk so much about forgiveness, throw around so many
When We Can No Longer Silence Our Truth
This week something remarkable happened—change happened. When a long-present way of feeling or behaving transforms, I view
Choosing Love Over Fear: Responding From Love Not Reacting From Fear
Reject fear, choose love. This is a popular refrain and wonderful advice. Many believe that there are only two primal
When Feeling Guilty is Your Natural State
Do you ever feel like you’re inclined to accept the blame when things go wrong? The truth is,
Can I Let My Child Be Bored?
Perhaps the most common question I get in all my talks to parents and families around the country
How Long Should You Wait For Your Partner to Commit?
Commitment is a topic that brings a lot of couples into therapy. The word has a single definition,
Wellness from Within
Delta Sky: How does our relationship with technology impact our health and well-being?
Are You Ready to Stop Being a Victim?
A victim, according to Webster’s dictionary, is a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, killed,
Are You On Your Own Side? How to Take Good Care of Yourself From the Inside Out
Have you ever wondered why we’re so bad at self-care, why taking care of ourselves is so
Are You Friends With Yourself?
Self-Care is an Inside Job Have you ever wondered why we’re so bad at self-care, why taking
How to Be Kind to Ourselves Through the Holiday Season
The holidays arrive each year with an abundance of expectations. We’re expected to be having fun
Meditation for Peace
Nancy Colier leads us on a journey from the head into the body, from the noise
Covey Club with Lesley Jane Seymour: How to Find Quiet in the Noisy Season
Finding silence and peace in the noise and chaos of the holiday season. Nancy Colier and
Meditation for Peace
Nancy Colier leads us on a journey from the head into the body, from the noise
When We Need an Apology But Are Never Going to Get One
Why is it so hard for some people to say “I’m sorry”? It’s remarkable how difficult
Can a Relationship Recover From Resentment? How to Clear Out Resentment and Rediscover Empathy
As a relationship therapist, I am often asked “What’s the biggest problem couples face?” The easy
When We Shame Ourselves: How to Unhook from Self-Shaming Thoughts
For many (dare I say most) people, spending time with parents can unleash some pretty strong