Is Life Coaching For Me?

So often, we talk about work & life as if they are separate entities. But if you’re anything like me, and you work in non-profit it feels like your work IS your life. You may have come to this work through very personal experiences, & every time you turn on the TV or open that news notification, you hear about another crisis targeting your beloved mission.

No matter what mission or career (nonprofit, corporate, etc)* you are in, there's talk about work-life balance, & your employers say they are working on it, but at the end of the actual day, you end up taking your work home with you, constantly checking emails, sneaking in a reply or quick text while the water boils for dinner, & putting in more hours once the kids are in bed. 

Only to wake up & do it all over again. 

You love it. 

It’s critical.

And it’s slowly (or quickly) burning you out. 

You’re exhausted, physically & emotionally. 

But without it, you may ask, “Who am I without this work?”

You may say: 

• “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” 
• “If I could just get 2 hours to myself, I’d <insert any number of items here>. 

And once you get those two hours? You just stare at the wall. Or stuff your face with Pringles and binge watch Netflix.

Sound familiar? I get it. I literally, actually do. 

I’m here to help. I’m here to listen. And I’m here to guide you towards finding yourself again & accessing your center of power so you can take care of the important mission work, your family, AND yourself- now & in the future. 

Are you navigating the complexities of life & your sexual & reproductive health decisions? Would you like someone to hold supportive, non-judgmental space for you during your journey?

Perhaps you are someone who is:

• Considering whether or not to start a family as a part of your goals in life.
• Trying to figure out which contraceptive option is best for you.
• Pregnant & considering an abortion, adoption, or parenting plan.
• Going through perimenopause or menopause.
• Deciding whether or not, how, or when to come out to your family/friends.
• Struggling with the expectations of faith, family, friends & community.

Many folx don’t have anyone to talk to about the thoughts & feelings they are having & are just holding these issues in their own minds and hearts. 

Maybe you: 

• live in a state with low to no access to sexual health services & just need someone to hold space while you figure things out.
• are navigating your contraceptive options & want to better understand what fits best in your life before connecting with a healthcare provider.
• are very sure you are going to have an abortion & came to that decision easily, perhaps feeling relief, empowerment, &  gratitude for having had the procedure…but don't have anyone to share your decision or emotions with who will support you.
• are very sure you want to have an abortion, & are feeling heavy feelings about your decision, before, during and/or after the procedure.
• are coming to terms with your pregnancy & are scared & don’t know what to do or who to talk to.
• are coming to realize you are a part of the LGBTQ2IA+ community & are not really sure what it all means- for you, your future, your relationships, your family, your faith.
• are ready to come out to their family & aren’t sure how or when.
• are navigating life changes in body, heart & mind and need a witness to make sense of it all.
• are struggling with your religion, or lack of religion, & aren’t sure how to handle these thoughts or feelings- especially when life gets hard. 

The added layer of stigma around sexual & reproductive health topics adds compounding emotions of shame, guilt, fear, & grief that often keeps or delays a person from making the best decision for their own health, safety, & lived experience.

If you would like to have a supported space to think through these or other situations, I’m here to listen deeply, uphold your autonomy & respect your decisions. You are not alone in your thoughts or feelings. I can help you sift through them & get clear on what YOU want to do with your body & your life.