Creating From the Feeling of Being Held

There is a common pattern with capable, high-achieving women who desire more love, support, intimacy, visibility, or growth.

It is the feeling that what they want is always somewhere ahead of them.

It shows up in their body as a sensation of urgency, restlessness, and pressure: I need to do more, I need to try harder. I need to become better. I need to figure this out.

The feeling of urgency is how they have related to love, money, or work for years, so they often don´t notice that their system rarely comes down to a state of safety or support around that area. … Continue readingCreating From the Feeling of Being Held

How to receive easily as a high-achieving woman

If you’re a capable, high-achieving woman, receiving and feeling held in relationships can feel elusive because your system is used to overcoming, earning, and working hard… even for love and support.

It often feels like if you slowed down, you’d be left behind, and the idea that you can be loved and chosen without having to constantly work on yourself or give a lot in return seems unbelievable.

You have already mastered achieving goals, solving problems, and making things happen. You are often the one leading and supporting others, and it has been that way for as long as you can remember.

But receiving and feeling cherished is usually a completely new experience for your nervous system because it asks your body to become comfortable trusting that you are already enough to be loved, supported, and chosen exactly as you are. … Continue readingHow to receive easily as a high-achieving woman

The Missing Skill That Helps You Feel Secure in a Relationship

A lot of women spend years learning how to avoid unhealthy relationships. But avoiding unhealthy relationships isn’t the same thing as choosing healthy ones. Most of the women I work with have already read the books, learned the signs, and keep a mental checklist of … Continue readingThe Missing Skill That Helps You Feel Secure in a Relationship