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Self-Trust: The Foundation of Every Healthy Relationship

Self-Trust: The Foundation of Every Healthy Relationship

by | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog

For years, I thought being in relationship meant being flexible, forgiving, accommodating, easy to be with — never too much, never a burden.  What escaped my awareness was that all the self-sacrifice was actually self-abandonment in service of not being abandoned....
Building Trust, Resolving Conflict

Building Trust, Resolving Conflict

by | May 15, 2026 | Blog

Love and leadership?One belongs at home. The other belongs at work. Right?Listen to this Missing Conversations podcast interview with hosts and Altus executive coaches Steven Jones, Ph.D. and Amy Vodarek, RN, MScN, PCC, NCC,  where I invite us to think again about how...
Boundaries Aren’t Walls: They’re Relationship Hygiene

Boundaries Aren’t Walls: They’re Relationship Hygiene

by | May 1, 2026 | Blog

“Boundaries are the litmus test for the quality of our relationships.” — Dr. Henry Cloud I remember the first time my ex-husband said “no” to me.  Even now, I can feel it in my body.   My breath shortened.My throat tightened.My chest constricted.My face flushed. I...