Unrealistic expectations of others doesn’t bring you peace. I’ve been coaching on the side for years, if you ask some of my friends and family for decades. I finally went full time a few years ago. I have some family/friends who refer me like crazy and for you I’m grateful. When I first went full […]

A few weeks ago, I noticed something. I had gained weight.  I pulled out a pair of black pants and, to my surprise, they hugged my thighs like never before. I mean, I was definitely bustin’ loose. My thighs were trying to free themselves from the confinement. I had signs along the way.  I noticed […]

Would you love to spend your holidays less irritated and stressed by your husband?​​Don’t want to feel like running away when the kids start acting like entitled brats?​​Want to be able to address your in-laws and step kids (AND THEIR MOTHER) in a way that causes you to be unbothered by their actions?​ Want help […]

Sometimes we question whether our husbands have any “common sense”.   We look at their actions and think (some of you may even say it) this makes zero sense. There have been times when I and many of my clients have been left speechless by something our husband said or did.   You did what? Why would […]

It’s Friday night when you walk through the door and you feel instant relief. You’re so excited you get to rest this weekend.  You plan to do absolutely nothing! Then you remember you agreed to help with the PTO carnival tomorrow.  You’re dreading it. You wish you could go back in time and just say […]

Last Sunday, I woke up at 7:30 am feeling heavy, I couldn’t breathe. It felt like something was on my chest. Despite thinking I was over some of the things, I was back on the emotional rollercoaster again. Here are the mental stressors I’ve been grappling with: This despair I felt on Sunday morning I […]

This week I posted this quote on Instagram.  I don’t know if there is a sadder feeling than being in a relationship with someone and still feeling utterly alone. – Silvy Khoucasian This was my life ​I was married but felt alone.  I didn’t really confide in anyone. I just spent my days wishing something […]

This week I posted in my IG account these 5 habits. These habits are life changing. For so long in my life I was so busy loving others and taking care of others I placed me on the bottom of the list. It’s a process where I will occasionally slip but I recognize when it’s […]

At one point in my life, I was hanging on by a thread. We had lost our business, our house, vehicles, and our marriage was in ruins. I had for so long operated under extreme stress and overwhelm. I was burnout. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I told my therapist repeatedly; I […]

Have you been there? You can’t seem to understand anything he’s saying.​​It’s completely ridiculous. Nothing makes sense at all.​​You think of all the proof you have as to why you’re right about this. Which makes it difficult to see his point of view.​​Being the Type-A, perfectionist who wants to be right at all costs, I […]

In marriage, it’s easy to get caught up in all the responsibilities that adulting brings. Our careers, the kids, and managing the household can suck our energy and time if we aren’t careful. You feel he doesn’t make you a priority. He doesn’t do the little things he used to do when you first met. […]

Last week you received part #1 of this stress series.  If you haven’t read it yet access it here. I gave some amazing stress hacks that can positively impact your life and marriage. Let’s review why decreasing stress and overwhelm is so important. Stress is the happiness killer, especially for women. It makes you feel as if you can never do enough […]

My daughter, Leila, over the summer stayed with my sister to help with her newborn baby. She called me at the last minute about practice. My sister lives close to Bellaire, which is about 50 minutes away without traffic. It’s also home to the absolute worst traffic in Houston. I could have made it happen, […]

Have you seen a rap battle? Each person is listening to the other to have the ultimate comeback.​​If you’re a Hip Hop head like me, it’s a work of art. The artists are skillfully battling for bragging rights.​​Have you been in a communication battle with your husband? ​​It’s not a work of art, but more […]

I get many complaints from my clients about what their husband is or isn’t doing. Almost every complaint centers on the husband not living up to their standards. One of my new clients a week into my program was complaining about her husband. He did many things that annoyed, irritated, and angered her. She was […]