How to Forgive Yourself

How to Forgive Yourself

Over the years, I’ve asked several groups of people this question: would you rather to an AA meeting, or to church? So far, the... read more
Why Holding In Your Emotions Actually Makes Things Worse

Why Holding In Your Emotions Actually Makes Things Worse

We suppress negative emotions for a variety of reasons. Perhaps we don’t want to appear weak or vulnerable or we’re just giving in to... read more
The Long-Term Effects of Unhealthy Relationships

The Long-Term Effects of Unhealthy Relationships

For a number of years, I worked in private practice counseling and therapy, and set up counseling programs at three different institutions.... read more
Heart, Soul, Feelings and Emotions: What’s The Difference?

Heart, Soul, Feelings and Emotions: What’s The Difference?

Heart and soul. It’s the name of a classic song from the 1930s, but even in today’s modern times they are both the topic of countless... read more
Everything You Need to Know About: Chakras

Everything You Need to Know About: Chakras

The concept of chakras originated in Asia at around 1500 BC. Unfortunately, to many of us in the West, these sorts of practices tend to... read more
3 Ways Your Memories Affect Your Life Today

3 Ways Your Memories Affect Your Life Today

I’ve talked about the science of cellular memories before. Today I’d like to share some practical ways that the memories we hold on to... read more
This Month on All Access: Whole Life Fitness and Nutrition

This Month on All Access: Whole Life Fitness and Nutrition

Each month, we release a new course on our All Access platform, designed to extend and direct the power of our healing programs, and to... read more
Can Unexpressed Emotions Affect Your Weight?

Can Unexpressed Emotions Affect Your Weight?

I have a good friend named Mark Victor Hanson—co-author of the Chicken Soup books, which I believe are now up to 150 million copies sold.... read more
How to Stop Dwelling on the Past

How to Stop Dwelling on the Past

Many of us dwell on the past. We regret things we should have handled differently. We have a painful memory that haunts us. We replay an... read more
What is Love, Really?

What is Love, Really?

About thirty years ago, the love of my life kicked me out of the house. We were newly married, and I knew that things hadn’t been good,... read more
Everything You Need to Know About: Eye Movement Therapy

Everything You Need to Know About: Eye Movement Therapy

Welcome! I’m excited to launch the first in an informative series that explores a new energy healing topic each month. The release of my... read more
The Issue Is Never the Issue

The Issue Is Never the Issue

I was sitting in the first graduate-level psychology class I ever had. Without saying a word, the doctor went to the chalkboard and wrote,... read more

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