It was one of those perfect nights. The air was warm but not hot. A slight breeze. The sky was clear and covered with stars. And the not-so-distant field was full of dancing fireflies lighting up the field. I was mesmerized by the fireflies and their dance and the beautiful lite up sky.

Listen to this episode about what I learned about self this wonderful night.

Breaking the Stigma and Our Relationship with Food

During this episode we have a special guest, Rachel Bagne shares her experience and thoughts on eating disorders and disorder eating. She believes whole-heartedly eating disorders do not have a face. Every situation is different and unique to the person. Along with our society this is heavily body conscious and diet driven. She is making difference with the services she is offering at her company Real Beautiful You. Check out www.realbeautiful.me.

More than a Softball Player

Ava loves softball. She has aspirations to play in college. She works hard and at times hard on herself regarding her performance. Listen to this episode because there is so much more to this 17 year old. She has a passion to help others and pass on to others what she has learned to help her own mental help. Her passion and commitment lead the way for her high school to have suicide and mental health awareness campaign. Great conversation.

In this episode, I talk about some struggles along the journey when someone close to you dies.

I share a couple of observations and suggestions to take along the grieving journey.

Following Her Own Questions Lead Her to Help Others

Great episode with one of kp’s newer therapists. Ashton shares how she got started in the counseling field and how here earliest questions and curiosity lead her to being a social worker.

Take listen to this great conversation.

There is a lot of information and content available for personal growth. Where do you start?

The fact you are asking where to start is the start. Choose to be curious and follow that curiosity. Guard yourself to not be too hasty in conclusions and judgement. Remember it is a journey of self-discovery and enjoy.

As we continue this month increasing the awareness surrounding mental health, silence and shame is a common response to trauma and mental illness. The story we tell ourselves about trauma can haunt us years after our body heals. It is ok to not be ok and ask for guidance along your journey. Summon the courage to break the silence and ask for guidance.

May is mental health awareness month. Originally, it was started to break the stigma around mental illness and seeking help. For me, it is also about the idea of looking at mental health differently. The invitation is viewing mental and emotional health like our physical health.

And it starts with who is in the mirror and what do you see. Do you have trusted individuals giving you honest feedback? Are you open to that feedback?

In this episode, I talk about the process in which we all walk through life. When we have setbacks or obstacles, how do we respond: do we respond as victim, villain, hero/heroine or guide. Listen as I go through the process of the Hero’s Journey and the use of some ancient wisdom to guide us.

Many of you have heard this story numerous times. It is a story from the ancient wisdom text, The Bible. During this episode, I give my reaction to this story and some comments themes.

But, like all great stories, ask yourself what is the story saying to you as you listen to this episode.