I’ve often joked that I lost about 180 pounds after my divorce, but we all know what that means! It was definitely a weight off my shoulders—and my mind—a shedding of the person as well as the idea of what…
Are You a Hopper?
Have you seen that ad for DISH Network about “The Hopper,” their satellite receiver and DVR unit? You can record and watch six different things in six different places—including the bathroom. With their magic box, you can keep yourself glued…
What “Living the Life You Love” Looks Like—And What It Doesn’t
In Living the Life You Love, I write extensively about what I call my “dark times” and how I found my way out of that abyss. You’ve read about it, and if you’ve ever been to one of my live…
I Have Some ‘Splaining to Do

The last few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my vision for my life, because, well, things have changed—I’ve changed. I’ve made some significant accomplishments and marked some major milestones in the last couple of years—it’s been…
Just Snap Out of It!
At an event the other day, I was talking with a couple of women, doing the usual “who are you and what do you do routine.” One (we’ll call her Jill) was still reeling from the unhappy ending of her…
I Don’t Want To and You Can’t Make Me!
I was at a conference recently where I did a presentation and also had a booth. The talk went great, and while the screaming Belief Monkey flying across the room was a big hit with the crowd, my most memorable…
It’s Only Stupid If…
The other day, I was having lunch with my friend and colleague C. W. Miller, and I was telling him about one of my goals and the steps I was about to take toward it. The whole thing sounded pretty…
2013–The Year of Dreaming or DOING?
In my business, I hear many stories of how people are addressing their challenges and going for their dreams—or how they aren’t. And oddly, sometimes they’re the same thing. While it’s not exactly like going shoe shopping to medicate your…
New Year’s Relationship Review–What You Really Want or Just What You Have?
Are your relationships the kind you really want or just the ones you have? It’s a great question, and the answer may not be as simple as you think. In fact, just thinking about the question—and the potential consequences of…
Traditions and Routines—Christmas and Otherwise
We just finished the personal transformation weekend workshop for women here in Florida—yes, it was totally amazing and the changes experiences were truly miraculous. Intense stuff all the way around, including a total body detox, reboot and rejuvenate food program.…
Expect a Miracle!

When I first arrived here in Destin, Florida, I picked up a brochure for a dolphin cruise down at the harbor and my eyes went directly to these words: “Expect a Miracle.” Hmmm. That word had been popping up a…
Who am I becoming?
Hello from Destin, Florida! Yes, that’s me. I took a photo of myself at the very moment a wave came up behind me with a chilly reminder that it’s December not July here in northwest Florida. Not many people on…