transformation

Asking Yourself What vs. Why

Asking Yourself What vs. Why

I've joked over the years that asking the question "why" over and over again can lead us straight into the depths of what's going on in our minds. And I'm not *really* joking (although it's a gross oversimplification of the process) because to a large extent, this is what we're doing as we're untangling the stories and belief systems that run our lives…

Wanting What You Want

Wanting What You Want

I was at the grocery store the other day with my kids and had one of those small moments that kinda changes everything, you know what I mean?

We were picking out ice cream. And we were standing there in the freezer section debating between cookie dough and plain chocolate. And all of a sudden, I realized I could get whatever. I. wanted

The Other Names Anxiety Goes By

The Other Names Anxiety Goes By

I've found, over years of talking to people about how they're feeling (I'm always the wallflower at a party, in a corner with one other person talking about the *big* stuff...I can't do the small talk that most get-togethers require) that not everyone uses the word "anxiety" to describe this experience

The One Inspired by Alanis

The One Inspired by Alanis

We're doing something fun on the podcast this week: we're doing a kind of philosophy lesson a la Alanis Morisette. I've chosen a handful of her songs and pulled out a few lines from each and I want to explore this with you this week on the podcast…

Friendship Anxiety

Friendship Anxiety

How are you doing this week? I'm doing great...and at the same time, I've been going through some friendship ick over the past year or so and in talking with my clients, I've found I'm not alone in this.

Turns out: adult friendships can be tricky. And we've been making ourselves anxious about it…

Why Are You Still Anxious, Kelly?

Why Are You Still Anxious, Kelly?

I got a GREAT listener question a week ago and I had to bring it to the podcast to talk about because I figure there are a few of you wondering the same thing. Namely: why are you still anxious, Kelly?

I mean, I get it. Here I am, an anxiety coach, helping other people navigate anxiety, and I still feel anxious.

So what gives? Why do I still feel anxious?!…