by jlouden | Feb 1, 2015 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
My friend Marianne Elliott introduced me to the wonderful Dr. Melody Moore. She’s a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders and is the Founder/Chief Loveologist of Embody Love Movement, a non-profit whose mission is to inspire...
by jlouden | Dec 14, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
One of the ways I am actively exploring creating my truer life is regularly busting the story that I don’t belong. Jennie helped me do this by inviting me to a Seattle 7 event a few months ago. To say I was thrilled like a little kid invited to a birthday party...
by jlouden | Nov 30, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
Tanya has to be one of the most loved people on the planet. She’s kind and loving and one of the smartest coaches I’ve ever worked with. She’s a lovely writer and a wise teacher. In a word: she is love. I’m so happy to share this post with you....
by jlouden | Nov 26, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I am just back from a visit to Santa Barbara, where I lived for eight years, where my daughter was born, where I wrote three of my seven books. Where, in many vital ways, I grew up. I had not returned in seven years, for a whole slew of reasons, many having to do with...
by jlouden | Nov 16, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I will never forget the first time I met Rachel. It was at my first or second Taos writing retreat. She had enrolled the two days before! She sat in the opening circle with her arms over her chest, foot tap tap tapping. No smile. I inwardly sighed – I had to...