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On Matthew Perry, Addiction, and the Stories that Outlive Us

I used to be so afraid of talking about my addiction. For years I'd only disclose it in the confines of recovery meetings, one on one conversations, and if I thought it would help someone struggling. It could have stayed like that. But part of how I got sober was through other people’s stories - even if those people didn’t stay sober themselves.

How Changing a Toxic Relationship to Social Media Changes Your Real Life Too

The average adult will spend 3-6 years of their life on social media. Before you start running for a screen free commune, what if I told you that same 3-6 years could make you feel more peaceful, truthful, connected, and serve your highest growth as a human? Here’s how to heal your relationship to social media and change your life in the process.

People Pleasing and Anti-Racism: How to Show Up with Courage, Love (and Get Things Wrong)

Wanting to be accepted and important to the TRIBE is what kept our ancestors alive— it’s hardwired into us. But there’s a difference between wanting to be liked and not showing up for fear of being disliked, getting things wrong, or being imperfect. Here’s how to approach the discomfort of this space.

Get Off the Wrong Life Path: How to Make a Change, Live with Purpose, and Find Your Truth

I know there’s a moment in your past when you KNEW you were walking the wrong way (in a job, relationship, creative endeavor, etc) but you just kept going because you’d already put so much work in.

You told yourself it was commitment (“I’m just working hard/staying the path/not giving up”) but you felt tired all the time, didn’t like yourself, and began resenting everything and everybody in this particular life arena.

And then eventually, things exploded anyway.

Guess what? You can learn from this. Today.

Stop Asking Other People For Directions: How to Find Your Truth and Life Path

It’s great to chat with people about your dreams and decisions. It’s not great, however, to defer to their truth instead of identifying your own. Here’s how to tune into to what YOU want above the noise of other people’s ideas.

Hot Garbage Roller Coaster: How Your Thoughts Create Reality

Sometimes your vulnerability isn’t met with approval, or “likes” or outer reward. Sometimes nothing changes on the outside but the inside of your head starts screaming at you. Sometimes you suddenly feel like you’re standing in the middle of the gymnasium naked and wish in an instant you could take it all back.

Live the Life You Should Live: AKA Ditch the Crapball

I spent a lot of time trying to negotiate with my past.

“Maybe if I’d gone to college when everyone else did…”

“Maybe if I’d gone on more auditions in LA…”

“Maybe if I’d turned down the Vicodin Rx that kickstarted my addiction…”