Posts by Valerie Friedlander

Clarifying next steps in some facet of life (or life as a whole) is a primary focus of coaching. “What is coaching?” is a question I get asked a lot and I talk about it in episode #1 but it’s one thing to talk about and another thing to experience. So, I put out an…

Relearning self-love is critical right now, especially when the world feels heavy. There is A LOT going on but you don’t want to get sucked into a pit of despair. You want to be a light in the darkness. You want to show up for the people who you love and the things that really…

Neuroscience shows that it is possible for us to develop new neuronal networks but that doesn’t mean change is easy. Actually, the only sure thing is that it isn’t – it’s uncomfortable, confusing, and takes work. Yet we’re in a time that is inviting us, actually more like shoving us, into change. That we show…

At the end of the year, I take some time to reflect on the year gone by. This year is special, not just because it’s been so crazy but because it marks my 5 year anniversary of stepping into entrepreneurship. I’ve learned a lot about myself, about stress and resilience, and about the dynamics of…

Loving yourself through grief is important, especially during the holidays. The holidays can be a very difficult time for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, regardless of when that person passed. That grief is particularly present and extensive this year with COVID making 2020 the deadliest year in U.S. history. Many people are…

It’s that time of year when lots of people start talking about plans, goals and intentions for the next year but it’s different this year. Of course, I definitely get the desire to move on from 2020 but we are STILL in the thick of the Covid crisis. Though I resisted being one of the…

This episode is all about how to start meditating. You’ve probably heard all about the value of meditation but it’s another thing to actually DO it, especially when you’re a busy mom entrepreneur. Even if you used to have a practice, if you’ve fallen out of the habit, it can be hard to get started…

Navigating obstacles to rest isn’t easy in this society. After a conversation with my Flow Mastery group, I realized we needed to talk a little more about what makes it hard to make space for rest. As your life shifts, so does your relationship to rest. Also, though now is a natural time for rest,…

Rest is one of the most important parts of productivity but by far the least acknowledged. Winter is a time when we are naturally called to rest and rejuvenate, yet we’ve instead made it one of the busiest times of the year. Allowing yourself the space to rest is critical to creative thinking, making aligned…

Setting holiday boundaries is an important skill to have to be able to enjoy the holidays. Boundaries are often difficult this time but especially this time of year. The word boundaries is used a lot in the personal development space but not always explained clearly. Understanding is key to feeling empowered to set supportive boundaries.…