Self-compassion is key because when we're able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we're more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.

In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer's dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us.

That's really part of being a grounded theory researcher - putting names to concepts and experiences that people have.

Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites.

We have to be women we want our daughters to be.

I think that shame is a universal, paralyzing, painful emotion.

Rest and play, are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise