This past year has brought both blessings and challenges to us, both individually and collectively. As we say farewell to 2021 and hello to 2022, here are ten tips for thriving in the new year. These mindset reminders will serve to support us in the now, and on our journey forward… 1: Reflect and Receive What […]
Take Career Risks and Reap the Rewards
I am honored to have my interview by Voyage LA, published in their ShoutoutLA article this month on the role risk taking has played in my career. https://shoutoutla.com/meet-dr-marcy-cole-holistic-psychotherapist-wellness-educator/ I dedicate this to Mr Bob Johnston, who believed in me at the age of 22, when I seriously knew nothing bout nothin! He taught me the […]
Post-Debate Communication Tools To Stay Calm & Connected, Even when Divided
There was said to be 73 million viewers tuning in the 1st Presidential debate this week. There has been acute and palpable polarization due to the wide range of perspectives on the issues relevant in this election, including preference of political leadership, economic strain, environmental concerns, current world-wide health pandemic, as well as issues concerning diversity, […]
Advice for Co-Parents and StepParents After Divorce
The divorce rate in America is still reported to be between 40-50%. This means many children are experiencing the disappointment of a marital vow gone bust, between the two people they depend on most. Sharing this Q&A article I wrote for GOOP about how to take the highest co-parenting road post divorce. CLICK HERE to […]
Thriving Through the Loss of a Loved One
3 Proven Steps To Overcoming Any Obstacle
One of the greatest honors for me was the opportunity to contribute a chapter in an anthology of stories, focusing on the strength of the human spirit, called “Living Proof, Celebrating the Gifts that Come Wrapped in Sandpaper.” My chapter, called “The Heart Whispers Truth,” highlights the lessons learned in my first marriage. During speaking engagements this past spring in Florida, Chicago and Los Angeles, I used…
We Do Not Forget
During a session with a client today she expressed some concern, “I hope I don’t forget this lesson!” We’ve all wondered (and perhaps worried) about that before, but really need to give ourselves more credit then that. We are in the driver’s seat of our life. If we choose to retain what we’ve learned and […]
Where Does Your Pride Lie?
5 Tips To Rekindle Your Vows And Rebirth Your Relationship
1): FROM MERGER TO INTEGRATION: MAKE ROOM FOR “I”: Your partner fell in love with YOU, not “we.” No offense to Jerry Maguire, but the goal is not for your partner to “complete” you. It’s about being connected AND separate. It is from this place that we connect with our inner source of love within, […]
Are You In Your Ego Or Your Spirit?
We can make one of two choices in walking through out day……We can live in our ego, or be guided by our spirit. Our ego reacts, while our spirit listens. Our ego interprets, while our spirit is open. Our ego personalizes, while our spirit remains objective and neutral. Our ego judges, while our spirit IS […]