by garadsteinfeld | Jun 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Shame in and of itself is not “bad”. It’s “toxic shame” that wreaks havoc on our souls, our self-esteem, our relationships, and our behaviors. Healthy shame reminds us of our shared humanity, of our humanness, that we are perfectly...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The abandonment wound shows up as a deep thirst for connection and a deep fear that we will be left.What comes to mind when you imagine abandonment?I used to think abandonment was being left on a doorstep by your parents never to be seen again or having one parent...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The science of sex, love, attraction, and obsessionI am a huge fan of this video! The information can help us understand ourselves better, how we show up in relationships and can be used to be intentional about building genuine long lasting love, rather than lust or...
by garadsteinfeld | May 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
This weekend I took a short trip with friends and as we were pulling up to a beautiful Florida springs I was thinking “this is recovery”. When we stop using things outside of ourselves to make ourselves feel safe and whole, we can discover our true selves. We discover...
by garadsteinfeld | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
In this post, we are going to talk about sex. Specifically what are the characteristics of healthy sexuality and of unhealthy (or addictive) sexuality We are also going to talk about what can happen when sex is not talked about growing up. I invite you to...