Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

On this Mother’s Day, Linda and I wanted to acknowledge that not everyone experiences the 

stereotypical image of a mother-daughter relationship–close, warm, sharing, loving. It certainly is an ideal relationship.

Everybody has a...

Empathy is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of effective workplace dynamics. But is there such a thing as too much empathy? I was asked during a Q&A portion of a presentation I recently gave if it was possible to offer too much...

In today's interconnected world, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others. Whether it's scrolling through social media feeds or observing our peers in real life, the temptation to measure our worth against others can be...

I know I overthink a lot. In fact, as we were working on this blog post, Linda and I spent entirely too much time overthinking our approach!

Because this is such a common challenge, let’s go deep and look at it all the way around.

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I have battled perfectionism for the majority of my life. In fact, it was one of the many reasons I didn’t think I’d ever be cut out for parenthood. It was often repeated in my family of origin, “If you can’t do it right...

Self-sabotage. It's a term we often hear but may not fully understand. Yet, many of us have experienced its effects in our lives, sometimes without even realizing it. Let’s explore what self-sabotage is, how it manifests, and the root causes...