Blooming Outside the Lines
Blooming Outside the Lines is a podcast for women who have spent their lives trying to be good enough and instead feel tired, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and often guilty about their body size or their eating. If that’s you, you’re not alone and you deserve to be you—even if others disagree.
I’m a licensed psychologist who’s worked with women for over 30 years. I understand how hard it is to relax or take time for self-care, and the deep pull we feel for approval—approval that often defines us.
We’ll talk about how the brain and our capabilities change when we ignore our self-care, wait until we have time for it, can’t say no, or fear disapproval.
I’ll provide support, encouragement, and practical strategies for building your confidence from the inside out, for stepping into your own truth and blooming into the most radiant version of yourself.
The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of any of your healthcare providers and does not mean we have a client/therapist relationship.
Blooming Outside the Lines
Latest Episodes
taking a break for self-care
Life can sure get overwhelming at times, can’t it? I am facing new challenges this summer that are taking quite a bit of energy, leaving me with more on my plate than I can reasonably get to. In this very brief episode, which is not really an e...
but, shouldn't it be "but"?
In this episode I examine the use of the words “and” and “but” and how their use in a sentence changes the meaning and can affect our self-worth and relationships with others. I discuss how “and” is inclusive and helps us stay in the middle in ...
but I do care what people think—when sameness equals love
Most of us are concerned about what others think of us. This is normal and necessary for healthy relationships and when those opinions start to determine who we are and how we move through the world, not so much. In this episode, I explore anot...
the fear of becoming self-centered
Do you worry that if you start prioritizing your needs or voicing your opinions, that you will become a selfish or self-centered person? This is a fear I have heard expressed over the years as women worked to separate their worth from others’ a...
when life takes you somewhere you didn't expect
Life can sure take us on unexpected journeys—some rewarding and others incredibly painful. Facing those unforeseen circumstances was the subject of a blog post I wrote years ago—a post inspired by a letter to the Dear Abby column and published ...
