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Red Tent

How to Stop Self Judgement

I always wanted to be thinner, taller, blonder than I was as a girl. I dreamed of having long, straight, flowing hair down to my

August 4, 2022 No Comments

Coming of Age

Looking in the Mirror

Women in high positions (CEOs, judges, therapists) get up every morning, look in the mirror, and judge themselves. Rich or poor, professionals or working class,

March 24, 2022 No Comments

Coming of Age

Like A Girl

Like A Girl? What does it mean to do something #Like A Girl? In most cultures it’s an insult to say you do anything #LikeAGirl. This fascinating commercial

September 2, 2015 No Comments

Coming of Age

Radical Self-Acceptance

“Radical self-acceptance may be our highest calling as human beings. ~ Freeman Michaels What’s so radical about Self Acceptance? Well, everything! Self Acceptance is the most

August 4, 2015 5 Comments

Coming of Age

How Many Calories In A Slice Of Love?

My Mom first put me on a diet when I was about 8 years old. None of my photos show an overweight girl, though I

June 6, 2012 No Comments

Coming of Age

Are We Binding Our Girls’ Mouths?

In my daughter’s 5th grade class there are three times as many girls with braces on their teeth than there are boys. Though boys are

November 8, 2011 10 Comments

Coming of Age

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall…

Imagine a moment of looking at yourself in the mirror. What is the first image that comes to mind? Are you smiling? Are you satisfied

July 22, 2011 No Comments

Coming of Age

As I Was Shopping For A Bra…

I haven’t shopped for bras in a long time, and a generic department store welcomed me with rows upon rows of them, hanging in all

June 5, 2011 13 Comments

Coming Of Age Ceremonies As Preventive Medicine!

I have a confession to make: When I saw Dr. Christiane Northrup’s post on Facebook I was dumbfounded… Following my guest appearance on her radio

September 7, 2010 No Comments

Coming of Age

Coming of Age – Stepping Into Womanhood

“My 12 year-old daughter started obsessing about her hair and her cloths,” said one of my coaching clients. “I’ve never seen her like this before,

July 7, 2010 No Comments

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