Relationship Superpower: Empathy and validation

This blog post was first shared in the Simple Saturdays email. Though we usually stick to shorter content in that newsletter, your Nerdy Girlfriend and Counsellor had a lot of thoughts on this topic. I hope it helps you improve your relationships, especially with your kids and partner.    My oldest is entering high school … Read more

207. Our judgements and assumptions of others (fundamental attribution bias and how it impacts our relationships)

We all make assumptions and judgments of others – but did you know there is a bias we have in our judgements? This bias shows up in all of our relationships and it can create an opposition and divide in places we actually want empathy and compassion.  In this episode we explore the Fundamental Attribution … Read more

199. Mindset traps to be aware of (cognitive distortions that might be holding you back in motherhood and life)

How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive distortions) we can have. By noticing these cognitive distortions we can better understand how we might be holding ourselves back and the impact our thinking … Read more