Have you ever paused during a major life transition to really honor what it means to you? In this heart-opening episode, I share a deeply personal ritual that's helping my family navigate our move from Durango to Fort Collins, Colorado.

The decision to leave our home wasn't made lightly. After feeling increasingly unsafe in Durango, we embarked on a search for a place where we could rebuild and feel secure again. What drew us to Fort Collins wasn't entirely logical—every time I visited, I felt "more light pour into my heart" and possibilities opening before me. Sometimes our most important decisions come from this intuitive knowing rather than perfect logical analysis.

I share the complete letter I wrote to our new home, setting intentions for the space we're creating together. "May this home be a magnet for good humans. May it always feel safe to be our full selves here. May every door we open be a path to connection." This practice transformed what could have been simply stressful into something meaningful and sacred.

Moving represents closing one chapter and opening another. As I pack boxes in Durango, I'm filled with anticipation for what awaits—Dominic learning Latin at his new school, running in our yard with our dog Obi, and my heart perhaps opening to love again someday. I hope this episode inspires you to bring intention to your own transitions, whatever they may be.

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Sometimes the most powerful moments of clarity come when we're surrounded by chaos. In this deeply personal episode, I take you along on my journey of packing up our home for a major move while reflecting on the incredible transformation my son and I have experienced over the past year.

The simple act of pausing my packing frenzy to journal revealed insights I hadn't fully processed until putting pen to paper. I share the raw, unfiltered journal entry that flowed out—a testament to how our lives have evolved from throwing belongings into trash bags during a hasty exit from a toxic situation to now packing with intention and hope. You'll hear about the baseball trip that "saved us" during our darkest moments, the lengthy divorce process that coincided with my son's serious health challenges, and how facing false rumors and accusations ultimately led to freedom rather than despair.

What emerged from my journaling session wasn't just a chronicle of past pain, but a celebration of resilience and anticipation for the future awaiting us in our new city. This episode serves as a reminder that life can change dramatically in just twelve months when you prioritize healing and put your oxygen mask on first. Whether you're facing a major transition or simply feeling overwhelmed, I hope my story inspires you to create space for reflection and to trust that even the most difficult chapters can lead to beautiful new beginnings.

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What happens when the buck stops entirely with you as a parent? When there's no tag-teaming school mornings, no every-other-weekend off, and every decision—from lunch packing to therapy scheduling—falls squarely on your shoulders? This is the reality of solo parenting that goes far beyond just being single.

Drawing from my personal experience raising my son Dominic, I dive deep into the critical distinction between single and solo parenting, exploring how carrying the full mental, emotional, and logistical load requires a completely different approach to self-care. As I've discovered through both triumph and struggle, when you're parenting alone, your energy creates the atmosphere your child breathes daily. If your air is filled with exhaustion and resentment, that becomes their environment too.

This revelation transformed my approach to motherhood: self-care isn't selfish indulgence—it's strategic necessity. By prioritizing my nutrition, sleep, exercise, therapy, and leaning on my village, I've witnessed how it changes the texture of our home. Even during our darkest moments—like when Dominic struggled with depression after multiple life disruptions—this commitment to putting my oxygen mask on first gave us both the strength to choose healing.

The journey hasn't always been smooth. I've faced the temptation to return to traditional employment, questioned my capacity to thrive rather than merely survive, and navigated the delicate balance of building a purpose-driven business while protecting our sacred connection. Yet through it all, I've held firm to the belief that I'm not just raising a child—I'm modeling a life. Every boundary I set, every passion I pursue, and every moment I prioritize joy shows him what's possible for his own future.

Whether you're a solo parent yourself or simply finding yourself carrying more than your share, remember: you don't have to do it all. Take that one small step toward honoring yourself first. Your desires still matter, and the best gift you can give your child is the example of a full, honest, joyful life lived with intention.

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The moment when honesty breaks through darkness can change everything. After watching my son battle depression for nearly two years following a traumatic divorce and multiple hospitalizations for a toxic appendix, I witnessed a profound transformation sparked by one brutally honest conversation.

Standing on the sidelines of a baseball tournament, seeing my 12-year-old son struggle with strikeouts and limited playing time, I faced a parental crossroads: comfort with platitudes or speak the difficult truth. I chose truth, telling him I had provided every tool possible—opportunities to train, healthy nutrition, emotional support—but ultimately, he had to choose to use them. "I cannot force the change," I told him. "You have to want it." Though tears flowed and anger surfaced, something remarkable happened the next morning. He set his own alarm, chose protein over sugar, initiated training without prompting, and began facing difficult conversations he'd avoided for years. The light I'd been missing in him flickered back to life.

This experience reinforced what I've always believed: parenting isn't about perfection—it's about presence. Sometimes the most loving gift we can offer our children is honesty delivered with compassion, not sugar-coated reassurances. My ability to navigate this pivotal moment stemmed directly from my commitment to self-care and regulation. When we put on our own oxygen masks first, we can show up with clarity rather than projecting our fears or rushing to fix problems. If you're parenting through mental health challenges, know that your honesty might be exactly what creates space for transformation. Keep offering tools, being the example, and when the moment feels right, let truth flow through you with love rather than fear. Their shift may not happen overnight, but your presence creates the invitation they need to rise.

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Letting go is never just about the physical act—it's about honoring what was while creating space for what's next. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional journey of selling the home that held me through divorce, single motherhood, and profound personal transformation.

The house that witnessed my son's childhood, epic nerf gun battles, and my own rebirth has been on the market for eight weeks, bringing up feelings of frustration mixed with the understanding that divine timing works in mysterious ways. Rather than pushing against this resistance, I turned to one of my most trusted practices: writing a release letter during the full moon.

I share the intimate letter I wrote to my former home—expressing gratitude for its sanctuary, acknowledging the growth it witnessed, and consciously releasing any lingering energy that might be blocking its transition to new owners. This ritual became more than just closure; it transformed into a sacred practice of honoring a space that was "never just a house" but a critical part of my becoming.

We all face chapters ending in our lives—relationships that transform, spaces we outgrow, versions of ourselves we need to leave behind. Creating intentional rituals around these transitions can help us process grief, establish closure, and open ourselves to what's waiting on the other side. How might you honor the chapters you're closing in your own life?

Don't miss my next episode where I'll share the companion letter to my future home—the space I'm calling in with intention and openness. And if you're struggling with delegation and support, download my new hiring ROI calculator from dotrockconsulting.com to help you make data-driven decisions about bringing more support into your life and business.

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Gratitude transforms us in ways we rarely recognize. While we often think of gratitude as a polite expression of thanks, its power runs much deeper – it's actually a potent emotional detox that lifts heaviness from our souls and raises our vibrational frequency.

In this episode, I share a deeply personal gratitude project that helped pull me from a dark emotional place. After postponing sending obituaries to the children of a father figure who passed away two years ago, I finally created a meaningful ritual around completing this task. Armed with thank you cards and Dunkin' Donuts gift cards (a nod to his habit of enjoying donuts while reading the newspaper), I spent an evening writing heartfelt notes expressing how their father shaped me into the woman I am today. With each "thank you" penned, I felt layers of accumulated emotional weight lifting away.

The divine timing of this gratitude project became even more apparent during my son Dominic's frightening hospitalization. After days of poor progress, I prayed desperately for help. Minutes later, a young nurse named Gerald entered our room – the same name as my father figure who had passed away. This nurse engaged with Dominic, who finally began eating and showing improvement. It felt like a direct answer to my prayers, a spiritual connection reinforcing the power of gratitude in our lives.

You don't need elaborate practices to experience gratitude's benefits. Simple actions – writing thank you notes, creating a gratitude photo journal, or even thanking yourself in the mirror – can profoundly impact your wellbeing, especially during healing, divorce, or burnout recovery. The key isn't perfection but authenticity. When we make space for genuine gratitude, we create room for life to feel beautiful again. Try your own gratitude practice this week – the ripple effects might surprise you. Download our free Hiring ROI Calculator at dotrockconsulting.com to discover how receiving support can increase your time, energy and freedom.

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Have you ever wondered what happened to that fearless, authentic version of yourself from childhood? The one who didn't apologize for taking up space, who followed curiosity without hesitation, who led with heart instead of fear?

This episode takes you on a deeply personal journey of remembering and reclaiming your most authentic self. We explore how returning to our essential nature isn't about becoming someone new after hardship or transition—it's about remembering who we've always been beneath layers of conditioning, trauma, and survival mechanisms.

Through personal stories of childhood determination, boldness, and heart-forward living, we uncover what it means to let your truest self take the microphone again. Whether you've experienced divorce, career transitions, or simply feel disconnected from your essence, this episode offers a gentle roadmap back to yourself. Those qualities you once expressed effortlessly as a child—creativity, determination, joy, truth-telling—haven't disappeared; they're simply waiting for you to create space for their return.

The episode provides practical journal prompts to help you remember who you were before the world handed you its rulebook and to actively reclaim those qualities now. Through reflection on childhood photos, memories, and current moments of bravery, you'll discover how to let your heart lead again instead of your fears. Because the brave little girl or boy within you isn't gone—they're waiting to rise and guide you back to a life that honors your deepest truth.

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Struggling to keep up with the endless demands of entrepreneurship? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart of what truly holds business owners back—not lack of hustle, but lack of support.

As entrepreneurs, we often wear 47 hats while eyeing that 48th one, convinced that delegating is harder than doing it ourselves. This deeply ingrained belief system doesn't just exhaust us—it fundamentally limits our businesses and our lives. When you're the only one holding everything up, your breathing gets shallow, your vision foggy, and creativity vanishes. You're not building something sustainable; you're building a prison of your own making.

What would change if you allowed yourself to be truly supported? Even hiring someone part-time to handle just three things can transform your entire nervous system. Delegating tasks you dread brings creativity back online. Letting your team truly own their roles builds trust and momentum. The barrier isn't knowing what to delegate—it's giving yourself permission to be supported in the first place.

Take a moment now to ask yourself: What am I doing that drains me? What would I let go of if I knew I couldn't fail? Where am I holding onto control out of fear? Your answers might just lead to the breakthrough your business needs. Remember, you don't need to prove your worth through exhaustion. You can choose to receive support before everything falls apart.

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The moments that test our limits rarely need solutions—they need presence. After weeks of hospital stays with my son Dominic, I've been reflecting deeply on what it means to truly support someone through crisis. That well-intentioned question we often ask—"What can I do to help?"—places the burden of instruction on someone already drowning in overwhelm.

True support looks different. It's my book club friends who gathered money to stock a refrigerator with healing foods when one member's son had surgery. It's driving to be with a grieving family without waiting for an invitation, cleaning their house, running errands, and creating space for their complex emotions. It's sending a text that simply says "I see you" without demanding updates. As Ernest Hemingway wrote, "In our darkest moments, we don't need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection, a quiet presence, a gentle touch."

When someone you love is suffering, don't try to fix their pain or push away their shadows. Just sit beside them through their inner storms. Be the steady hand they can reach for without needing a roadmap. Let love be low pressure but high presence. And if you're the one struggling today—grieving, exhausted, in the thick of something hard—remember that you're worthy of being held, and there's nothing wrong with needing someone to simply walk alongside you. Your pain is yours to carry, but having companions who love you through it can change everything. That's the power of Oxygen First—taking care of ourselves so we can truly show up for others, and allowing others to show up for us.

What's the most meaningful way someone has supported you during a difficult time? I'd love to hear your story. And don't forget to check out my new hiring ROI calculator at dotrockconsulting.com to discover how getting support can transform your life.

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Life has a way of interrupting our best-laid business plans. Just when things seem to be getting back to normal, the universe throws a curveball that changes everything. That's what happened to me recently when my son went from enjoying a beautiful Mother's Day dinner to being critically ill in the hospital within hours.

The experience was terrifying - his fourth or fifth hospitalization in eight months. As I stayed by his side for days, exhausted yet present, I was reminded of a profound truth: when business and life collide, clarity emerges from chaos. After four days in the hospital, I didn't wake up overwhelmed as expected. Instead, I woke up transformed, having discovered something golden in the depths of that rock-bottom moment.

What emerged was a powerful reminder about authentic leadership. I am the leader who sets the tone not just for my team, but for myself. I am the CEO of a business and life that prioritizes nourishment over depletion. This embodied leadership - flowing from the inside out - creates true sustainability. Since that experience, I've been showing up differently. Building client relationships based on energetic alignment rather than desperation. Protecting my schedule as sacred ground. Incorporating practices that make me feel alive and create space for innovation.

What if your business plan started with how you want to feel? What if your marketing centered around what genuinely lights you up? What if your client strategy reflected the version of you who radiates from wholeness, not burnout? This is how we shift from hustle to magnetism.

Remember, you're allowed to pause. You're allowed to prioritize what nourishes you. And the universe only has three answers: yes, not yet, or something better. If you're ready to rebuild your business with clarity, strategy, and soul, visit dotrockconsulting.com. Because you're not just a business owner - you're a visionary. Let's treat you like one.

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