The Skillful Blog

My Podcast Interview: Women in Depth
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...

What is Guided Imagery?
I made my first vlog (eek!) this morning to answer the question of "what is guided imagery?" I hope this video will answer any questions you have about the process. If not, please leave your question below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmIg78KVNs

Family Estrangement and How You Can Help
One of the most challenging aspects of the human experience is negative familial relationships. In particular, strained or toxic relationships with a parent can be incredibly hard to contend with both in childhood and in adulthood. Personality conflicts with a...

Ancient Practices for First World Problems
The wisdom of ancient Eastern philosophy is accessible and applicable to our everyday Western lives. We needn't be living in an ashram or a monastery or have taken vows of silence to get the benefit of practicing meditation, yoga, or right livelihood. As individuals...