A while back, a fellow coach emailed me after listening to a few of my podcast episodes: “Denise, you’re very intellectual about emotional pain. You’re not connected to your feelings…
Read MoreYou wouldn’t call it abuse.At least, not out loud.Not back then. Maybe not even now. But you know something shifted. You’ve been walking around with a tightness in your chest…
Read MoreYou might feel scared even thinking about it.The idea of saying it out loud—what happened, or what might have happened—feels like touching fire. And maybe you believe no one, especially…
Read More“My childhood was fine.We had a pool. Vacations. I got good grades.But I always felt… off.Disconnected. Like I was watching life instead of living it.” You’ve probably heard someone describe…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever landed on a trauma-informed coaching page, stared at the “Apply Now” button, and felt your stomach tighten—you’re not alone. This post isn’t for the curious, the casual,…
Read MoreYou look unshakeable.You hold the line when everyone else folds.You fix what no one else can fix.You pick up what no one else wants to carry — and you finish….
Read MoreYou did the Mel Robbins. The Marie Kondo. The Tony Robbins. Insert any big name, bright stage, or soft-lit podcast that promised you the keys to your freedom. You journaled…
Read MoreYou’re the go-to person.The one everyone counts on to stay calm, handle pressure, and never miss a deadline. You’ve mastered the art of answering emails while disassociating—and no one suspects…
Read MoreYou were never meant to go through this alone. But somewhere along the line, we were told healing was a solo assignment. Like it was homework you did quietly, turned…
Read MoreYou’re in a clearly bad situation. It’s costing you money, dignity, peace, and probably your jawline from all the teeth grinding. And just when you’re ready to leave, a soft,…
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