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I thought I would lighten things up a little this week—with a story about mud, obstacles, teamwork, and one very tired mother. A few years ago, my youngest son and I participated in a Tough Mudder at Northstar in the Lake Tahoe area. My middle child—my oldest son—was serving in the Marines and stationed overseas. I think participating was one small way for us to feel closer to him. I can’t say I was the best “overseas mom,” but that is an entirely different guilt story for an

This month, we’re exploring resilience and grit—stories of setbacks and comebacks, lessons found within challenges, and practices that can help us become emotionally stronger.

Holy moly—what does it mean to create boundaries for yourself? We often think of boundaries as rules we establish with other people. We tell someone we will not accept disrespectful language. We decide when we are available for work. We limit how much money we are willing to lend. We protect time for our health, family, relationships, and personal interests. But boundaries are not only about what we allow from others. We also need rules for ourselves. We need to decide how we

I will not pretend to be an expert on corporate workplace boundaries. I have always been more of an entrepreneur than a corporate employee. Most of my experience comes from working in real estate, running businesses from home, and participating in the Buffini coaching program. But working for yourself does not automatically mean you have healthy boundaries. In fact, self-employment can make boundaries even more difficult. When I first became a Realtor, I believed I needed to

I do not know about you, but when I became a parent, I read as much as I could. I wanted to be the best parent possible. I wanted to understand what my children needed, how to discipline them fairly, and how to help them become healthy, responsible adults. Then I actually became a parent. Parenting is one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had. I have three children. They have the same mother, the same father, and were raised in the same household—and they are compl

I listen to several podcasts, and one I especially enjoy is Brené Brown’s. I have read her books, used her journals, and often find that something she says stays with me long after the episode ends. One discussion that stayed with me was about the difference between fitting in and belonging. In simple terms, fitting in means changing who you are so you will be accepted by a group or within a relationship. You adjust yourself, hide certain parts, and sometimes even put on a ma

Loving someone with an addiction is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. When someone you love struggles with addiction, you can spend years believing that if you love them enough, help enough, rescue enough, explain enough, or sacrifice enough, they will finally choose differently. At least, that is what I believed. I poured countless hours into trying to save someone I loved. I missed time with my own children, rearranged holidays and family ce

For years I thought there was something wrong with me.

As the weather begins to warm and the energy of a changing season arrives, something inside of us seems to wake up. The days grow longer, we spend more time outside, and life naturally begins to expand. Goals that once seemed distant suddenly feel possible. Spring reminds me of a growing garden. The tiny seeds planted weeks ago fight their way through the soil, reaching toward the sun. Their journey is not easy. They must push through darkness before they ever see the light.

Change often feels like stepping into the unknown. Whether it’s moving from single life to marriage and motherhood, switching careers, or entering retirement, these transitions challenge us to grow and heal. Healing is not just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about becoming a new, whole version of ourselves through acceptance, self-love, and purposeful action. This process can be deeply transformative when we engage with it through prayer, meditation, breathwork, and letting

Healing and wholeness are not destinations but ongoing journeys that touch every part of our being—emotional, spiritual, and physical. In a world filled with constant demands and distractions, finding balance and peace can feel elusive. Yet, by integrating simple daily practices rooted in mindfulness and intention, we can nurture ourselves toward deeper healing and a fuller sense of wholeness.

Healing is a journey that touches every part of our being—emotional, spiritual, and physical. May is recognized as Healing and Wholeness Month, a perfect time to reflect on how we can nurture ourselves by accepting imperfections and releasing what no longer serves us. This post explores practical daily exercises to support healing and transformation, helping you build a more balanced and fulfilling life.

What if we looked at our lives differently? Not as something we have to hold together…but as something that is constantly evolving. Like a flower. A flower doesn’t cling to its outer petals. It doesn’t question when it’s time to release them. Those petals served their purpose. And now… they fall. Not as loss—but as part of the process. They return to the earth. They become something new. What if we could see our beliefs, habits, relationships, and experiences the same way? So

Letting go isn’t just a mindset. It’s a practice. It starts simply: Ask. Listen. Act. Prayer – Ask for guidance. (“Show me what I’m ready to release.”) Meditation – Listen without judgment. Your intuition already knows. Breath & Action – Take one step forward. Not ten. Just one. We don’t overhaul our entire life overnight. We focus on one thing at a time . One belief. One habit. One shift. And we begin. That’s where people get stuck—they try to change everything at o

One of the hardest parts of letting go is the story we attach to it. We tell ourselves: “Was I wrong?” “Did I waste time?” “Did I not love enough?” Let’s clear that up right now. You were not wrong. You were evolving. The beliefs, habits, and even relationships you’re outgrowing once served a purpose. They supported you. They helped you become who you are today. And now… they’re complete. Letting go doesn’t mean failure. It doesn’t mean something was broken. It means somethin

In my book Untangled , I walk you through simple, grounding steps: prayer, meditation, and breathwork. These are the anchors. But the very first real action we take when we begin to change our lives is this: We let go. We let go of beliefs that no longer work. Habits that no longer serve.And sometimes—even harder—relationships that are no longer building us, but quietly pulling us down. In the Becoming Untangled journal, I guide you through different areas of your life: Pers

This month really hits home for me. I have been intuitive my entire life. As a little girl, I loved anything mystical, reflective, and spiritual. I trusted what I felt. I listened to nudges. I paid attention to the quiet knowing inside of me. But somewhere along the way, I stopped listening. Instead of trusting myself, I buried that inner voice under thoughts like: I’m always wrong. What’s wrong with me? Other people know better. And slowly, almost without realizing it, anoth

What does it take to become a person who embraces growth and change? We all know someone who seems able to handle whatever life throws at them. When challenges come, they don’t spiral downward — they spiral upward. It looks like they’re successful at everything they do. So how do they think? What’s their secret? It isn’t luck. It isn’t perfection. It isn’t that their lives are easier. They’ve learned how to stay Untangled. They Practice, Not Panic People who grow consistently

What happens when we make a conscious choice to change? When we know something needs to shift. We know we need to make different choices. But we aren’t clear on what the outcome will look like. That’s where most of us freeze. Let’s make this practical. Some of the most common — and most difficult — changes look simple on the surface: Drinking less alcohol Eating healthier Saving more, spending less Earning more money Sounds straightforward, right? The outcomes feel good. Hea

To continue our theme of the month—Courage and Breaking Patterns—last week we talked about awareness and identifying the patterns that keep us stuck. Awareness is where everything begins. But awareness alone doesn’t change our lives.