Stacey's Blog

You deserve to feel more vibrant and joyful in life!  Join me here for strategies and tips from over 18 years of experience in mental health.  

How Mental Health Affects Our Physical Health Sep 05, 2024

“I can’t lose weight. I’m doing all of the right things but I don’t see the results.”

A friend confessed that she was frustrated. She’d been to the doctor and he had no solutions either since she was...

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What EMDR healing is really like. Aug 22, 2024

I want to share a little glimpse into what it’s like to experience healing during an EMDR session.  A client recently described it in a way that I believe will give you insight into what it’s really l...

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The Lesson I Had to Unlearn to Truly Thrive Aug 08, 2024

Do you remember the first piece of career advice you ever received? Mine shaped my entire work ethic—and eventually, I had to unlearn it.

My first job was at Dairy Queen. When my mom dropped me off on ...

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A Surprising Birthday Message... Jul 11, 2024

I recently celebrated my 44th birthday!  It was a lovely and peaceful day…just the way I like it!

A friend reached out to wish me a happy birthday and asked a question that I’ve been thinking about e...

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Ever Feel Stuck? #cognitivedissonance #stuck May 23, 2024

One of the hidden causes (or maybe signs) of anxiety is something I never hear anyone talk about.

It’s one of those things that is sometimes hard to identify the start and end.  Like a chicken or egg...

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The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory #holmes-rahe #lifestressinventory #overwhelmed #stress May 10, 2024

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and wondered…”Am I losing it?  Why can’t I keep up?  Why do I feel this way?  What’s wrong with me?” 

I often talk to women who feel like they are going crazy, like som...

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My Top 3 Tips for Calming Anxiety Quickly #breathwork #eft #emdr #emotionalfreedomtechnique #tapping May 09, 2024

My genuine wish for you is that one day, you’ll live life free from anxiety.  You’ll experience life on the lighter side.  Joy will be your natural state.  Peace will flow easily to you.

Sure, we all...

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Joy in the Journey...It's not JUST about the Destination. #joyinthejourney #happiness #sucess #goals #accomplishments #americandream Apr 25, 2024

There’s a quote that I repeat to myself often.  I never remember who said it or exactly how it goes, but it’s something like this…

“You’re perfect just the way you are…AND there’s room for improvemen...

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How To Know It's Time To Reach Out For Support #anxietyhelp #selfcare #support Apr 19, 2024

If you are anything like I used to be, you wait to ask for help.  

When I started out as a “baby counselor” meaning, my first job, I was the teen counselor at my local rape crisis center.  It was emo...

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March Madness...where do you stand? #anxietydetox #authenticity #livefully #marchmadness #performance #vulnerability Mar 28, 2024

It’s March Madness right now.  
In my house, we celebrate March Madness like some celebrate Thanksgiving.  It’s food, gathering, talking, staying up late…and we wouldn’t miss it.  We plan our schedules...

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What's Keeping You Stuck? #anxiety #bigleap #fear #feelingstuck Mar 21, 2024

Have you ever had this experience after you’ve made a big life change?  

Once you’re comfortable in your new scenario, you start to reflect.  Now, with this emotional distance, you can FEEL and SEE h...

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I SHOULD feel happy...but I don't #gratitude #privatecoaching Mar 15, 2024

One conversation I’ve had over and over goes something like this.  I’m talking to someone about their anxiety.  

First, she tells me all about the difficult situations that led to her experience of a...

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