This isn't just about my birthday, for the record. If you know folks with "special" birthdays, have a listen. It's important to make sure that they know they exist outside of calendar holidays too.

I know you've heard "the eyes are the gateway to the soul." Here, I chat about what it means and how to possibly experience the breadth of this euphemism for yourself.

The stress of obtaining a career-related certification was weighing heavily on me, but I didn't realize just how much! It caused enough stress to slow me down on producing other content for the podcast, so, I HAD to get this out. 

Today, I just want to spend a little time talking about the dogs that have impacted me in my early years, likely giving me the push I needed to make it through the bullshit.

Your childhood matters a LOT. I don't think emotional neglect is talked about enough and for that reason, I've been pretty blind to it. Also, I get into some discussion on attachment in this episode, so be sure to check out the blog for links mentioned in the show! 

We create core beliefs as we grow up, to help us navigate through life. Sometimes, they're outdated and harmful. Join me as I do a bit of exploration with some that are front and center in my life, daily.

In my head, I always thought "fear of intimacy" meant "fear of love." It's SOOOO much more than that…This episode isn't an exhaustive look at the topic, but there may be a few nuggets that you can relate to.

 Have you explored the reasons why you quit things, or abandon your dreams? Do you "not try" to reach your dreams? Here, I take some time to dive into things that have halted me in my tracks. Can you relate?

A synopsis - many of us are in abusive relationships with ourselves. Negative self-talk is one of the worst things we can do to ourselves, but - we keep doing it! It's time to start asking ourselves some hard questions and to poke holes in the things we habitually tell ourselves.

Growing up in the house of hoarders made making friends and maintaining relationships tough. Shame also took root and grew happily there. From clutter, to trash, to roaches, to other health hazards, and unfair expectations – it wasn't fun. See more links on the blog at questionyourgarden.blogspot.com

You guys know who you are...You don't ask for help. You don't see a reason to ask for help. You may have even asked for help in the past and were left empty-handed. I hear you. I see you.  And while I don't have all the answers for you, with a little hive mind inquiry I think a likely culprit was discovered – obligation.