Whether you're an adult daughter or you have an adult daughter, you know how complicated that relationship can be.  And lately it may feel like childhood pain is a frequent conversation topic.  On this week's show, we're talking about how to see our mothers as real women and to start healing old wounds. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You blame your mother for the hurt she caused you as a child. There's that part of you that wants her to feel the pain that you felt when you were younger, and it's keeping you stuck in blame and resentment. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn why we bring up childhood pain to our mothers, and how you can start to move past it, including: What we want to accomplish by telling our mothers about our pain How to speak to your mother in a way that will bring you resolution, without anger How to stop blaming your mother for your failures and forgive her for her mistakes How to change your thinking about who your mother is and what she did Are you ready?

Are you a caregiver to your aging parents?  If you are, then you might have given up a lot of things to make sure you're there for them all the time.  Learn why we overcompensate as caregivers, and how to find balance again. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like something will happen to your elderly parent if you're not always there to care for them. There's that part of you that's afraid of the emotions that come with this enormous life change, and it's keeping you from your marriage, your job, and the things you used to enjoy. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn why we overcompensate as caregivers, and what we can do to find balance again, including: Why it's vital to recognize that our needs are important too How to determine what those needs are and what you realistically able to do How to manage your own emotions and give yourself a break for not being the perfect child How to have hard conversations with siblings about their role in your parent's care Are you ready?

How's your ego?  If you're too aggressive or too passive, then might make you feel out of control.  The trick is to find yourself in-between these two extremes.  Learn why a healthy, balanced ego is the key to your lifelong happiness. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like your self confidence is very low and that people walk all over you. There's that part of you that thinks having a healthy ego makes you a bitch, and it's keeping you from saying (or knowing) what you really want. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn why a healthy, balanced ego is the key to your lifelong happiness, including: Why a lack of self confidence makes you feel out-of-control Why it's important to learn how to set boundaries How to find the balance between aggressive and passive behaviors Why it's so scary when we put our authentic selves out there Are you ready?

Are you constantly worried about everything?  It might be having a negative effect on your relationships.  Learn how and why we justify our behavior and how you can learn to manage your stress instead. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like your constantly worried about something, and that if you don't act on it something bad will happen. There's that part of you that justifies that behavior by telling yourself that's just how you deal with things, but it's keeping you from really effective coping strategies that could give your life meaning and purpose. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn why we justify our constant worrying and how you can manage your stress instead, including: What triggers your negative behavior How you justify your behavior and why What you're really afraid of and why you're trying to avoid it How to determine what you need and how to ask for it Are you ready?

Are you dealing with a troll? On this week's show we're talking about who trolls are, why they exist, and what you can do about them. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like someone is talking about you behind your back and it's not good.  Whether it's a social media troll or a disgruntled co-worker, you're the subject of gossip. There's that part of you that really wants to find out why they hate you so much, and it's keeping you upset and agitated. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn all about trolls, and what you can do to cope with the drama, including: Who trolls are and why they heckle and gossip What trolls want from you and what you can do about it And what to do if a troll goes too far Are you ready?

Are you always looking to other people for approval? On this week's show we're talking about how to give yourself permission to make your own choices.  It's time to trust your instinct about what's right for you. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like you're relying too much on other people to make major life decisions. There's that part of you that's afraid to make a mistake, and it's keeping you from taking responsibility for your life choices. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn how to stop looking to other people for approval, and what you can finally do to overcome self doubt, including: The difference between asking for an opinion and asking for approval The problem with looking for outside validation Why we're so afraid to make our own choices How to trust your instinct about what's right for you Are you ready?

Are you beating yourself up over things that happened in the past? On this week's show we're talking about how to use regret to motivate ourselves towards taking positive action.  It's time to use what you've learned to move forward. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like you're stuck in regret and you can't get out. There's that part of you that feels like you deserve to pay the price forever, and it's keeping you from learning from your mistake and moving on with your life. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn how to forgive yourself, and what you can finally do to use regret to motivate yourself towards positive action, including: How to avoid using regret to justify negative actions How to stay focused on the present and what you have rather than dwelling on what you think you lost How to forgive yourself for what happened How to learn from the lesson and use it as a tool for moving forward Are you ready?

Sooner or later we all fail, but do you know how to do it gracefully? On this week's show we're talking about how to use failure to your advantage.  It's time to stop making excuses, take a chance, and achieve your goals. Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like life has become really boring. There's that part of you that knows that you're terrified to make a mistake, and it's keeping you from trying anything new and interesting. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn how to redefine failure, and what you can finally do to feel better, including: How fear of failure is just a way to avoid unpleasant emotions Why we need both certainty and uncertainty in our lives to feel happy How to redefine mistakes as learning experiences How being uncomfortable in the short term can open a world of new opportunities Are you ready?

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to forgive someone who has hurt you? On this week's show we're talking about what forgiveness really means.  It's time to take steps to release yourself from emotional pain.   Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like you'll always have this deep anger and resentment towards someone who hurt you. There's that part of you that feels like you can never forgive them for what they did, and it's keeping you from being truly happy. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn what forgiveness really means, and what you can finally do to feel better, including: Why hating someone only keeps you in emotional pain Why forgiving someone doesn't mean that you condone their actions How you can forgive someone who's no longer in your life Why forgiveness is not a sign of weakness but a tremendous act of courage Are you ready?

Are you blaming everyone else for how you feel? On this week's show we're talking about we're going to talk about how blaming others will never solve your problems.  It's time to get out of the blame game and take responsibility for your emotions.   Let's see if this sounds familiar: You feel like you need a strategy for dealing with your anger, but nothing quite seems to work. There's that part of you that blames everyone else for your behavior, and it's keeping you from taking responsibility for what's really bothering you. And you want to know…is it me? In this podcast, you'll learn how to deal with anger, and what you can finally do to feel better, including: How to notice who you're blaming and how to take back responsibility for how you feel How blowing things out of proportion usually indicates that something else is going on How to uncover what's really bothering you Are you ready?