
Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog
Expert Advice on Grief, Coping and Navigating LifeTransitions
On this blog, I share stories and insights on navigating loss, overcoming grief through transitional times, and moving through challenging seasons of life.
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- 24 Hour Philosophy
- Addiction Grief
- Addiction Recovery
- Aging & Mindset
- Ambiguous Grief
- Anticipatory Grief
- Authentic Living
- Caregiver Burnout Support
- Caregiver Grief
- Caregiver Identity Loss
- Caregiving Support
- Childhood Grief
- Children and Loss
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- Deservability
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- Emotional Healing
- Emotional healing
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- Fear of Unknown
- Grief & Emotional Wellness
- Grief & Fear
- Grief & Hope
- Grief Support Tools
- Grief and Addiction
- Grief and the Body
- Grief before Loss
- Grief recovery
- Grief stages for Children
- Grieving a spouse
- Growth mindset
- Happiness starts here
- Healing for Caregivers
- Healing through Grief
- Holiday stress
- Inner wisdom
- Intuition vs Intellect
- Isolation when grieving
- Living Authentically
- Living in the Present
- Living with Purpose
- Loss of Cat
- Loss of Dog
- Loss of Job
- Loss of Loved One
- Loss of Self
- Loss of a Spouse
- Loss of identity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mindfulness & Grief

“Communication Styles & The Art of Critical Conversations”
Navigating critical conversations can be challenging, especially when emotions run high or communication feels blocked. Whether it’s addressing workplace conflicts, setting boundaries in relationships, or tackling difficult discussions with loved ones, knowing how to communicate effectively is essential.
In this blog, we’ll explore different communication styles, how to approach difficult conversations with confidence, and strategies to ensure productive, meaningful dialogue—even when the other person is unresponsive. Learn how to improve active listening, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills to foster deeper connections and create the best possible outcomes in any conversation.
Communication Styles & The Art of Critical Conversations
5 minute read

“The Myths We Tell Ourselves: Unraveling the Stories That Shape Us”
Are the stories you tell yourself holding you back? Explore how myths shape our beliefs, the impact of confirmation bias, and how to rewrite limiting narratives. Drawing on insights from Carl Jung and Brené Brown, this blog helps you question personal myths, identify self-imposed barriers, and step into an empowered, authentic life. Learn how to recognize false beliefs and create a story that aligns with who you truly are.
So, what myths are you telling yourself? And more importantly—are they shaping you into the person you want to be?
The Myths We Tell Ourselves: Unraveling the Stories That Shape Us
5 minute read