Episodes

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Care Without Carrying – Episode #65. - This podcast topic has been on my heart for quite some time and since, last month’s PEP Talk was about Care and Interest, I thought this would be a good time to discuss the concept...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Care and Interest – Episode #64. - This month’s PEP Talk is continuing the theme of healthy communication to build healthier relationships. I am wondering…What I review in this month’s PEP Talk,

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Unconditional Love – Episode #63. - This year I have been talking quite a bit about communication. My hope is you are practicing healthier communication and being more intentional with your words and the messages you are...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Absolutes – Episode #62. - In today’s PEP Talk, I am continuing the theme of healthy communication and I am again highlighting the theme of moving away from right/wrong communication. - In today’s PEP Talk,

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Stop Shoulding Yourself – Episode #61. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on an individual's thoughts and how those thoughts impact the person's feelings and behaviors.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Mid-Year Communication Check-In – Episode #60 - As I mentioned in January’s podcast, it is heavy on my heart to emphasize healthy communication. I believe communication is the key ingredient that helps to cultivate relati...

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Statements – Episode #59. - This is an extremely simple communication technique that provides a profound effect. This technique can be utilized within your personal or professional life with equal efficacy. -

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – How to Love Criticism – Episode #58. - In last month’s PEP Talk, Profound Love, I encouraged you to accept the feedback you receive from loved ones in order to love them the way they need to be loved – to love them pro...

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Profound Love – Episode #57. - I thought February was the perfect month to share a little tip about how we can love in a profound manner. - As you will notice, I reference the I Am Right PEP Talk – Episode #46 – keeping ...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – I Am Right Check- In – Episode #56 - I thought it would be good to start the year off reminding you, and encouraging you, to focus on healthy communication. For this month’s podcast I am highlighting concepts from previou...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters – Episode #55 - It is December, which means the holiday season is upon us, and I wanted to share some quick, go-to tips this month, to assist you increasing your energy and improving your mood.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Habit versus Willpower – Episode #54. - It is the beginning of November and we are embarking upon the holiday season. I recognize this can be a time of year when people overindulge or struggle to follow through on behavio...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Should and Like – Episode #53. - My PEP Talks for June, July, and August primarily focused on healthy communication to help deepen your relationships. In September, I discussed the cognitive distortion, labeling,

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk - Labeling Part II – Episode #52. - In today’s podcast, I continue the discussion of labeling – I review how labeling can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem and self-worth. -

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk - Labeling – Episode #51. - In today’s podcast, I continue the theme of communication as well as the theme of moving away from judgment. - This month, I also remind you, you have the opportunity to subscribe to my podcast ...

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Validation and Inquiry - Episode #50. - I regularly hear clients say they do not feel heard or understood. In this month’s PEP Talk I share two of the most important communication techniques to build and cultivate relatio...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Love Languages – Episode #49. - How do you feel loved? How do you give love? - In today’s PEP Talk I review love languages and I want you to think about how you feel most loved and how those around you feel most loved.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Am – Episode #48. - Our self-talk plays a significant role in how we feel emotionally. If someone is walking around telling herself that she is a "loser" or that she is "always" making mistakes and is "not good enough,

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47. - Spring is here and I know this can inspire people to clean and organize their homes and lives. In this month's PEP Talk - The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47,

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46. - This month’s PEP Talk includes a communication technique that is a true game changer. I am confident, if you make this simple communication style adjustment,

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Failure or Wisdom – Episode #45. - As I state in this month's PEP Talk, it is important for all of us to take ownership of our choices; nonetheless, I find many people get too focused on the word "failure" and lose sight ...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – 31 Days of Self-Care – Episode #44. This year, I want to encourage you to focus on developing healthy wellness habits. Eileen Laird of Phoenix Helix created an easy-to-follow list of 31 self-care practices. I challenge you to utilize the month of January to begin cultivating habitual self-care by following the list of activities. Simply perform the activity that is listed for the corresponding day of the month – it will be fun and a great way to start the new year...

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Laughter Yoga– Episode #43. - I recognize, for some people, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and the antidote to your stress is revealed in this month’s PEP Talk. - Keep in mind,

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Emotional Endurance – Episode #42. - Life can be hard and sometimes it can feel as though, emotionally, life is too much to handle. In today's PEP Talk I want to encourage you to think about how you are strengthening your...