What Kate Spade taught (in life and death) – Depression and Suicide Support
It's been jarring recently with the news of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain's deaths by suicide and I feel the need to share my own experience, so that if any of this resonates, you get the support you need. (Or urge a friend to.) It's not that Kate Spade or Anthony Bourdain are more important than […]
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Are You Standing In Your Power?
When you hear the word, “Power”, what do you think? What do you feel? Do you ever give up your power to be liked? To be accepted? Recently, I had the opportunity to consult with a Fortune 500 company and when they asked for a lower price, I froze. My brain just turned off. I […]
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What's your BODY telling you?
How do you feel about your body? Be honest. Do you hate on it for your belly's softness? Beat on it for not looking like you did when you were 21? Or maybe you ignore it, hoping it leaves you alone? If any of these resonate, you're not alone. 90% of American women dislike some […]
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What To Do About Anger and Grief
“Just be positive!” “Smile!” This is great, but what about when you're in deep pain? What about when your heart is breaking into a million pieces because your child has cancer? What about when your veins are pumping fury and rage because your lover left you? What about when your belly is ill because your […]
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Ever Feel Lonely?
Hi love, Last week, I shared with you my passion for eradicating the crazy amount of depression and anxiety among women (read it here) and I have been blown away by your responses. Thank you for wanting to end depression with me. Your encouragement led me to further think about the causes of women's depression and […]
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Anxiety and Depression
I have a confession that I'm scared to share: I've suffered from depression and anxiety my whole life. After my first miscarriage, I said to my mom, “I think I've had anxiety since starting this business.” She replied, “Carin, you've had anxiety since you were 3.” My mom is a mathematician so she isn't one […]
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Happy Monday: Move Your Body! (+ video!)
Hate exercise? Or love it? If you dread going to the gym, here's a Happy Monday video to help. This weekend, I graduated my Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) students and we focused on Vitality. Though it doesn't seem connected to living your purpose, the fact is that if you want to feel empowered, fulfilled, and […]
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Ever feel cranky? Here's how to shift it!
Do you ever get super cranky? Me too. And I was getting there last week – big time. So when Josh said to me, “We're going away for the weekend!” you'd think I would have been over the moon excited. But I wasn't. My stomach dropped. My mind raced about everything else we needed to […]
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Ever Feel Powerless?
Do you ever feel powerless? Numb? Lost? Like you used to be joyful and bold and brave and you have no idea where your power went? Me too. But I spent this weekend with 500 amazing women and my new mentor gaining it back. Through deep soulful exercises, sacred Sisterhood empowering one another, and connecting with my body in […]
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