ANIMAL: A Case Study in Neglect Trauma
I recently watched the film Animal, and I don’t think I’ve ever cringed this much in the space of a few hours. It was the […]
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Twin release: The Soul of Feminism and Trauma Healing Journal
I was slowing down, or so it seemed, after my eventful trip to South Africa to facilitate a 3-day gathering for some badass feminists from […]
Continue reading »4 Reasons Elderly People Hide the Truth about their Health
Elderly people may often care more about appearances than reality because of the era in which they were raised. In the past they probably hid […]
Continue reading »5 Ways People Pleasing is Toxic
I’ve had ample opportunities to observe people pleasing recently – behaviors like not being able to say no, and becoming resentful when you become depleted. […]
Continue reading »7 Tips for Men Who Want to Heal
I’ve been reflecting a lot on the men in my life, including family, friends, and clients. I spend a lot of time coaching women, but […]
Continue reading »3 Trauma Healing Perspectives
Recently, I hosted my trauma course students for graduation. They chose a saree theme, so we dressed in our beautiful feminine sarees and met up […]
Continue reading »18 Nuggets of Wisdom: Saving Human Civilization to Save the Planet, Part II
In Part I of this two-part series, I shared some principles from Daniel Quinn, from his book My Ishmael, about human history, and how agriculture, […]
Continue reading »3 Ways Older Women Embody Patriarchy
I’ve been pondering this topic for some time. It’s a difficult one because I’ve been on the receiving end of these tactics from older women. […]
Continue reading »Come on Barbie, Let’s Smash the Patriarchy?
I had resolved not to watch Barbie, the movie. I acknowledge it was due to my irritation at what Barbie represents to me: patriarchal expectations […]
Continue reading »5 Tips about People Who Believe in Conspiracy Theories
I’ve been back to traveling this year. It feels like parts of me are still scattered in the countries I’ve visited so far, pondering my […]
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