I came to relationship coaching after decades of yoga teaching, meditation practice, studies in Eastern philosophy and conscious communication. I’d been on the path of self-discovery for decades, and I’d made profound changes.
I left a dysfunctional relationship with my fiancé that was full of arguing and codependency and I created a much healthier dynamic with my current husband, Patrick.
Yet all my yoga and Buddhist studies didn't seem to be helping enough with my relationships. I was still creating difficult dynamics with friends, colleagues, Patrick, and myself.
I’d been stifling anger and grief and didn’t realize it. I did a lot of projecting, judging, criticizing and pushing people away, even though I longed for closeness with them. I was creating drama and distance when what I really wanted was more intimacy and ease.
Tired of feeling frustrated and alone, I finally sought help. But therapy didn’t cut it so I started a woman’s circle and joined a 2-year leadership and transformation coaching certification program that changed my life:
- I chose to reveal instead of conceal.
- I received potent feedback and implemented it.
- I took down my guard and allowed myself be seen and vulnerable. I released a lot of anger and anxiety.
- I became much more confident, lighter and happier.
- I came to love and accept myself.
- I stopped trying so hard to be liked and perfect.
- I learned to communicate in an effective and heartfelt way, so that I could truly be heard and understood.
- All of my relationships improved!
I now have several close girlfriends and my relationship with my husband gets deeper and sweeter each year. In January 2022, we moved from our N. California community of 30+ years to Costa Rica where we’re building a new life together!
