Thriving from Ashes

Stop Fearing Change and Start Changing Fear

The fear of change is a phenomenon that has persisted through time. For some, it’s a slight inconvenience on an otherwise simple path to creating the life you want. However, for others, it may feel like standing on a receding ledge crumbling under your weight with only a streaming river of molten lava to catch […]

Having Kids Ruined My Sex Life

You loved your sex life. It allowed you to de-stress, have fun, and connect. Then came the kids. Deep down you fear having kids ruined your sex life. Believe it or not, you are not alone. And you’re not wrong. Having children will undeniably alter the sex life you once knew. But so does career […]

A Financial Union: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Combining Finances

To share the money or not to share…that is the question. Whether you are in a committed relationship or married, matters of money frequently creep into and disrupt romantic relationships. This becomes even more likely when living under one roof, having children, or sharing other major expenses. Misalignment with finances is so common that it […]

Why Isn’t My Life Getting Better?

There’s nothing more frustrating than putting in work and feeling like you are not seeing results. This is especially true when it comes to improving your quality of life. For many of us, it goes something like this: Grow up, make friends, get a job, settle down, have kids, the end. There is little […]

WHAT IS THRIVING FROM ASHES?

I am often asked what I mean when touting the phrase “thriving from ashes.” While it’s a catchy one-liner, the meaning is not the most obvious. Allow me to clarify here. Let’s start with ashes. Ashes derive from fire. Fire’s duality to both create and destroy has always been intriguing and is synonymous with most human […]

Welcome To My Blog

Welcome to my blog Thriving From Ashes. This first post will orient you to the intent and purpose behind writing this blog. In the therapy room, my job is to follow my clients’ lead and guide them toward their stated goals. It is not my job to share every epiphany or piece of advice I think will better […]