by Rachael Chatham | Mar 1, 2020 | Books Worth Reading
I recently devoured A Religion of One’s Own by Thomas Moore, writer of another great book called Care of the Soul, which I also read a few years back (and highly reccomend). I was drawn to this book in large part due to my own interest in issues of meaning. Big,...
by Rachael Chatham | Feb 9, 2020 | Practices, Self Compassion
Valentine’s Day is this coming Friday. Ugh. I mean, aaaaawwwww. It’s really the co-opting of this “Hallmark holiday” by chocolatiers, florists, and, well, Hallmark, that bums me out. But really, I am all about love. Friday is really a great...
by Rachael Chatham | Jan 1, 2020 | Psychology, Relationships
In Buddhist philosophy there is a well known concept relating to the paradox of acceptance. It states that when we accept things as they are, oftentimes challenging things that we don’t really want to accept, it is then and only then that they can change....
by Rachael Chatham | Dec 27, 2019 | Relationships, The Father Wound
Forgiving a toxic parent. Oof. This is a big one, gang. Here’s the thing: there is a very clear message that deserves forgiveness and a commitment to move forward in a relationship. When you are ready. The Apology That message contains three things: a sincere...
by Rachael Chatham | Dec 14, 2019 | Inner Child Wisdom, Psychology, The Father Wound
Last month I did my first ever podcast interview. Nerve wracking? Check. Anxiety provoking? Check. Intellectually challenging? Check. The invitation to talk with Lourdes Viado on her podcast Women in Depth: Conversations about the Inner Lives of Women came after I...
