by Shannan Blum | Dec 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Photo credit to my adult daughter who loves her Winnie the Pooh and Madeline inner child prompts! Introduction Hey, look, I understand the pull for self-reflection at the end of a year. I mean, we self-reflect at the beginning of a new week, new month, around...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction WHY the WOBBLE in life? Well, I was in my good friend Mary Ortenburger’s Yoga class one day, and she encouraged us along the lines of “allow the wobble, it’s how your brain knows where the body is and how to eventually balance itself in space.” It hit...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction In a world filled with constant distractions and the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment OR to get super invested in things “going a certain way.” Mindfulness, a practice rooted...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Validation is a fundamental concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an approach developed by Marsha M. Linehan. I find a lot of misconceptions occur when learning validation – particularly when we are communicating with partners or our...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Surviving is necessary at times, but honestly, we experience so much more meaning and purpose when we’re thriving. Here are a few tips from a therapist, coach, and Mom of four adult kids on how to not just gut-it-out but to really enjoy your holidays. ...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction I’m callin’ a LOUD BS on the incessant “body positivity” messages and I’m more than a bit curious about when body positivity turned so toxic! I’m all for whole-self acceptance (it’s part of my healing and coaching services), and the genuine and difficult...
