I was watching one of my favorite shows the other day—Watson, the new CBS series with Morris Chestnut—and one scene took me by surprise.(watch it here on CBS )In the episode, a well-meaning doctor ...
Seeds of Encouragement
7 Types of People-Pleasing: Which One is Silencing Your True Self?
This blog came about after realizing how many people truly dislike the term people-pleaser. The more I think about it, the more I understand why. There’s an underlying tone of powerlessness, as if it ...
Why Individuals Feel Emotionally Unsafe in Relationships
Ever found yourself holding your breath before bringing up something important? Or maybe you’ve learned to bite your tongue because past experiences have taught you that speaking up leads to ...
When Loving Hard Leaves You Scarred: Are You Loving in a Way That Leaves Room for God?
This is the last week many celebrate the "LOVE" month, so I wanted to share what I tell my clients when they tell me they "love hard" and it often leads them to a scarred heart. Loving hard sounds ...
When Your Feelings Are Dismissed: Healing from Emotional Invalidation
Have you ever shared your heart, only to hear: “You’re overreacting.” “You just need to move on.” “It’s not that serious.” If so, you’ve experienced emotional invalidation–when someone ...
When People-Pleasing Leaves You Running Empty
Want to know what I call the most common pattern I see in my therapy room? I call it Empty Cup Syndrome. It's that constant state of depletion where you're emotionally and spiritually drained, running ...