Hearing Out Life Drama Blog

Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. Some are easy to handle, like deciding what to have for lunch, while others can be a bit trickier, like having difficult conversations. You know, those talks that make your heart race and your...

If you live day-to-day with negative self-talk whispering in your mind, you’re certainly not alone. According to research, 70-80% of our daily thoughts are negative. However, reframing negative self-talk is doable and takes self-awareness...

Change and decisions are a fact of life. While all decisions change your life in some way, some create seismic change. 

At 52, I’ve made my fair share of life changing decisions.  At almost every crossroads, I sought someone else...

We watch commercials of people enticing us to what some in our society call guilty pleasures. Lindt Chocolates' commercials are a great example of the idea of guilty pleasure.  Our complex relationship with these joys prompts us to question...

This is one of a series on grief.  Be sure to check out the other posts:  Grief thru a natural causes Anticipatory Grieving, Complex Grieving (suicide, accidents–grouped because they’re harder get through), Ambiguous...

This is one of a series on grief.  Be sure to check out the other posts:  Grief thru a natural causes Anticipatory Grieving, Complex Grieving (suicide, accidents–grouped because they’re harder get through), Ambiguous Grieving...

This is one of a series on grief.  Be sure to check out the other posts:  Grief thru a natural causes Anticipatory Grieving, Complex Grieving (suicide, accidents–grouped because they’re harder get through), Ambiguous Grieving...

This blog is one of a series on grief.  Be sure to check out the other posts:  Grief thru a natural causes, Anticipatory Grieving, Complex Grieving (suicide, accidents–grouped because they’re harder get through), Ambiguous...

This is one of a series on grief.  Be sure to check out the other posts:  Grief thru a natural causes Anticipatory Grieving, Complex Grieving (suicide, accidents–grouped because they’re harder get through), Ambiguous Grieving...

Navigating the complex landscape of personal relationships, including romantic partners, friendships, and family dynamics, inevitably brings about concerns that are inherent to the human experience. It's entirely normal to harbor worries about the...

"I understand that as a professional listening service, you are experts in active listening. However, why should I personally invest time in learning active listening?"

Great question! Learning active listening can bring numerous benefits and...

As parents, we love our children. But sometimes, it feels like they are strangers. Where is the closeness we imagined when we were expecting them? How do you develop a closer bond? While every family is different, there are many things you can do...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, for many, it can be a challenging time marked by a spectrum of emotions commonly known as the "holiday blues." If you find yourself grappling with a...

Feeling comfortable in your own skin is a journey that involves navigating various aspects of life. Whether you're alone, in social settings, or at work, finding confidence in who you are is a process that many individuals undertake. In my...

From Joyful Anticipation to Overwhelm: Navigating the Shift in Holiday Experiences

For some children, the holidays held a magical allure, filled with boundless excitement and joyful anticipation. The air was adorned with festive decorations, every...

Have you ever found yourself grappling with the sting of disappointment from someone you trusted and cared about deeply? It's a universal experience that often leaves us wrestling with a torrent of emotions, from anger and sadness to frustration...

In our fast-paced world, the relentless march of technology can leave us feeling apprehensive and unsettled. The fear of being left behind or replaced by machines, particularly in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is a genuine concern. The...

Have you ever experienced those moments of incredible frustration when it feels like you're stuck in an endless loop of irritation? It can be draining and make you want to throw in the towel. But what if I told you that there's a way to make those...

We all have an ideal version of ourselves that we strive to become, but what happens when stress becomes a barrier? It goes beyond feeling uneasy; stress significantly impacts our ability to think clearly and perform at our best.

Drawing from Hans...

Motherhood, as beautiful and fulfilling as it is, often comes with its fair share of challenges. In the whirlwind of daily tasks and responsibilities, taking time for self-care becomes essential (though I realize - this is sometimes easier said...

The Struggle with Prioritizing Self-Care

Nothing's more annoying than people telling you to take care of yourself, when you are struggling to figure out how. Any time I approach this topic, I remember being in the trenches of caregiving,...

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, staying informed about current events has become a part of our daily lives. However, with the constant influx of negative news, it's not uncommon to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, frustrated,...

We all experience feelings of overwhelm at some point in our lives. Life these days seems to throw all sorts of things at us. Whether it's due to work demands, personal challenges, or a combination of both, feeling overwhelmed can be a source of...