Dr. Beth DeWeese

11/15/2018

I’ve been in the middle of a massive home renovation/addition/downsizing-then-upsizing project for several years. Here’s the condensed back story: my husband and I bought our 1950 fixer-upper house in 2005 for a steal. Our vision from day one was massive renovations. Two days before we closed escrow, I found out I was pregnant with twins. Life changed abruptly. Plans changed. Oh, and finances changed too. [ 1,437 more word ]
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I’ve been in the middle of a massive home renovation/addition/downsizing-then-upsizing project for several years. Here’s the condensed back story: my husband and I bought our 1950 fixer-upper house…

09/18/2018

I first read this book over 15 years ago. I was in my late 20s, married with no children, finishing up my doctorate and transitioning into my professional career. It profoundly impacted me. I used one of her quotes in my dissertation. I am now re-reading it in my early 40s as a mother of 3 and seasoned professional. It is impacting me in new and different ways as I lean into my current growth process.

“Bringing forth a true, instinctual, powerful woman who is rooted in her own feminine center, who honors the sacredness of the feminine, and who speaks the feminine language of her own soul is never easy.”

06/23/2018

The often dreaded "V"-word...We love it in others, but hate exposing it in ourselves. It's an essential element of getting what we deeply desire in our relationships. Curious? Read on...https://wp.me/p9NZNW-J

It’s the thing we love in other people, but hate exposing in ourselves. It is often associated with weakness and is usually the last thing we actually want to talk about. It’s the wor…

05/12/2018

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Every year around Mother’s Day I read Anne Lammot’s Mother’s Day piece she wrote for Salon magazine a decade ago. And every year I suddenly remember how passionate I feel about t…

05/05/2018

There is often a misperception that vulnerability = tears and crying...and maybe it does sometimes.
However, vulnerability is also:..asking for what I need in a clean & kind way..choosing to speak up even though I know it will cost me relationships..calling out and naming dysfunction when I see it..using a clear, strong voice...even though it's shaky and I feel terrified..saying "no" to bu****it and setting boundaries..choosing to trust that people are doing the best they can..letting go of what other people think of me (it's none of my business!)..being willing to feel painful feelings
Vulnerability is courage...even though it never feels very brave in the moment.

04/25/2018

“Just for today” reminds me that I can choose to navigate life “one day at a time”. NONE of these are easy...ALL of them take work. I am a woman who is worth the work.

04/20/2018

Using my voice can feel so scary. Setting & living boundaries can feel vulnerable...what if others don’t like my limits? Saying “No” is a complete sentence, but sometimes makes us feel like we’re the bad guy. Whether we like it or not, a man doing these things and a woman doing these things are received very differently. But, women, these are necessary and vital if we want healthy relationships with ourselves and others. They are not optional.

04/17/2018

I’m always surprised by how disconnected from myself I can live even though I am with myself all the time. How about you? It is important to return to myself throughout the day: check in with myself; become aware of how I feel emotionally and how I feel in my body; notice how I talk to myself, how I dress my body, if I honor my body’s needs. Self- awareness isn’t selfish. Self-awareness creates space in me for others.

04/05/2018

Choosing safety often feels really good for awhile, but over time it costs us dearly. Navigating authenticity can feel messy & painful & scary, but it is always “true-er” than safety and ultimately leads to freedom and health and wholeness. We were created for connection - real, authentic, honest connection - to ourselves and others.

03/26/2018

Sometimes it’s hard to do the thing we know we need to do for ourselves. Many of us will go to any lengths to do what our children need. Engaging in our own healing is exactly the best for our little ones.

03/23/2018

03/23/2018

Welcome to my new business page! Please take a moment to “like” or “share”. New info including upcoming workshops & seminars will be posted weekly.

03/23/2018